What do you see?
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1–58
Introduction
The danger of spiritual blindness
Three ways of seeing:
- SEEING as Saul Sees – What’s the REAL BATTLE? (vv.1–23)
“When Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid.” (v.11) - SEEING as Goliath Sees – What’s the REAL MISSION? (vv.24–54)
“… that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel” (v.46b) - SEEING as GOD sees – Who’s REALLY in CONTROL? (vv.55–58)
“… And David answered, ‘I am the son of your servant Jesse the Bethlehemite.’” (v.58b)
Conclusion
What do you see?
Reflection Questions (for CGs and families)
- Who do you identify with in the passage in terms of seeing? Share your thoughts.
- What can we do to encourage each other to see more of God in our lives?