What Kind of Warrior Are You?

1 Samuel 17

We all experience unexpected giants in our lives. Enemies that come against us out of nowhere. It could be a phone call in the middle of the night letting you know a loved one is in jail. Perhaps it’s a doctor’s appointment with unfathomable news. Maybe you just learned that the company you’ve dedicated your life to is letting you go. Whatever the personal circumstances, there are three truths we need to remember when facing a giant.

1. What “giants” are in your life right now?

2. Read Romans 12:1-3 — What have those giants revealed to you about yourself: are you struggling with anxiety, fear, or something else?

3. Has there ever been a time you let the opportunity for righteous battle go or slide, but instead of going away, it just got worse?

4. Read 1 Samuel 14:47-48, 52 & 1 Samuel 17:8-11, 24 — Pastor Bob described the army as the unanointed warriors: highly motivated, experienced, and well-equipped, yet lacking. Can you give an example of a situation you experienced where someone missed the opportunity to fulfill God’s call?

5. Read 1 Samuel 10:9-10 & 1 Samuel 11:6-8, 11-13 — After reading those passages, would you agree with Pastor Bob that King Saul was anointed and that he was serving God and bringing glory to God?

6. Read 1 Samuel 15:12-23 & 1 Samuel 16:14 — What caused Saul to lose God’s anointing?

7. Read 1 Samuel 16:1-13; John 3:16 & Romans 10:13 — How does anointing differ from salvation?

8. Read 1 Samuel 17:33, 38-39 — Is there someone in your life discouraging you from following God’s call or complicating your obedience to His call?

9. Read 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 — What has God through the Spirit gifted you to do, what passion has he laid on your heart, or what battle is at your door?