David+and+Goliath

Summary: David Is anointed : This story is about the lord choosing one of Jesse’s sons to become King. He eventually chooses the youngest son David. David and Goliath: This story starts out in the beginning as Saul still being King. All the Israelites are gathered in a valley to fight against the philistines. A HUGE man named Goliath steps forward and presents a deal with the Israelites saying that if they present a man to fight against him and kill him the philistines will be there servant’s, however if Goliath wins the Israelites must become the Philistines servants. When it came time for war after the Philistines had been waiting for so long, David offers to be the man to fight Goliath. After hearing David’s reasons for why he should fight, Saul let David go against the Philistine. When Saul tried to give David armor he did not want it. Instead he took a staff, a sling, and five smooth stones. When David approached Goliath he starts to make Jokes because he thinks David has no chance of winning. However As soon as the fight begins David runs to the battle line and strikes Goliath right in the forehead making him fall right on his face. Once he was down David struck him one more time to kill him. After the philistines noticed Goliath was dead they all ran away. Which one do you think better represents the story? In my opinion this one (:

Many of the pictures I found were depicted as David killing Goliath with a sword? How do you think this changes the story and the way David is viewed? A more modern day Interpretation:

Quiz Questions: Discussion Questions:
 * 1) What does he anoint him with?
 * 2) How does God decide on who he wants as king?
 * 3) Where does each of the Countries stand before the battle begins?
 * 4) How many days did the Philistines come to fight?
 * 5) What are the reasons David gives Saul that he can fight Goliath?
 * 1) Samuel is told that “the Lord sees not as a man sees." How is this explained?
 * 2) What do David’s brothers and Saul when he offers to fight Goliath?
 * 3) Why do you think David rejected the armor and took a few little stones? Do you think the Israelites believed in him?