Devotion in a divided world A series in 1 Samuel 1 Samuel is Biblical history in story-form. As you read the story, you begin to see that the key to flourishing in this world is learning how to be devoted to God in a divided world. David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17:1-58) 40 days of fear David sees the heart of the matter The shepherd-king that Israel needs David loves the Lord The Gospel for the weak Questions: When Israel looked at Goliath, they feared. When David looked at Goliath, he felt courage. What was David seeing? How does this connect with the events of chapter 16? David was a young man with a vibrant faith. But Eliab and Saul assumed his confidence was just idealistic, youthful ignorance. How can we tell the difference? Look at David's words to Goliath. How is David's heart in this battle different from what we have seen about Saul's heart? How does this story of David and Goliath point to the Gospel? How does this bring hope to the weak?