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Download the Scripture verses being read:
1 Samuel 17:4-7, 10-11, 26, 32-37, 40, 45-51
& Ephesians 6:10-18
(Choose a verse or verses from this list to internalize. Include all in your study and meditation.)
- Read 1 Samuel 17.
- Focus on the following:
- 1 Samuel 17:4-7
- 1 Samuel 17:10-11
- 1 Samuel 17:26
- 1 Samuel 17:32-37
- 1 Samuel 17:40
- 1 Samuel 17:45-51
- Ephesians 6:10-18
LIFE APPLICATION QUESTIONS
1. Read and study the chapter and verses above. Please answer the following questions:
2. Do you feel that there is a relationship between David and Ephesians 6:10-18? If so, describe.
3. In 1 Samuel 17, David said he was not able to use Saul’s armor and weapons because he had not “tested” them, which means he was not used to them or was not familiar with them. What armor WAS David familiar with, and why? In Kingdom warfare, what armor are YOU familiar with, and why? Be thorough in your responses to your group.
ONGOING LIST OF KINGDOM WARFARE PRINCIPLES:
From our study of Jesus and Gideon, Judges 6-8:
1. At the beginning of all spiritual war – Acknowledge God.
– Do not go into battle leaning on your strength or ability or understanding…
– Acknowledge and lean on God.
– Proverbs 3:5-6; Proverbs 14:12
2. Identify, tear down, and replace the idols
3. You cannot fight according to what you see in the mirror or what you feel.
– Remember when Gideon was doubtful, and afraid, and felt that the foe was too big for him?
– What did Jesus call Him? Mighty warrior, Man of valor.
– You are in Christ who He says you are. You are in Christ capable of what He says you are capable of
– Not what your eyes or your feelings say….
4. Next…humility…all of that can’t go to your head or cause you to think you are something when you are nothing. (Galatians 6:3)
– Gideon said I am no one, I am the weakest member of the weakest tribe….
– God dispenses grace and exalts the humble, and humbles the proud… (1 Peter 5:5-6)
5. God is the primary fighter, winner, victor, and receiver of glory in all Kingdom warfare.
From our study of Deuteronomy 20 – God’s rules for Holy War:
6. “When” you go to battle – the consistency and persistence of battle in the promised land and the Christian life.
7. You will see and feel that you are outmatched (form of fear)
8. Fear must be dealt with – command, / why are we commanded to not be afraid? Because…
– God is with you in holy war against sin (devil, world, flesh)
9. Remembering what you have seen God do. Your history with God. Trophies to His glory…
– These will strengthen you and replace fear with boldness.
10. On the verge of battle – let the priest come to encourage you and remind you and assure you of His presence with you and in you. (The Holy Spirit will do this by directing you to the truths found in the living, written Word of God.
11. All distractions that would keep you from being fully committed to the battle or fearful in the battle MUST be removed.
12. Your attitude must be in alignment with God’s: that this enemy must be destroyed utterly. No remnant left remaining.
From our study of David vs. Goliath in contrast to Saul and the army of Israel. 1 Samuel 17:
13. Also, Your enemies are liars –
– Devil, world, flesh = liars
– Goliath and the Philistines did not serve Israel as was Goliath’s promise.
– This is a part of why they must be destroyed utterly
– They cannot be tamed, rehabbed, etc….or controlled. They will ALWAYS lie.