David: The Heart of a Leader

David's Courageous Heart

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Jim Leffel

1 Samuel 17:1-50

Summary

Israel and the Philistines prepare to battle. Goliath challenges the armies of Israel. David defeats Goliath. Looking at 4 responses in this crisis we see: 1. Israel is fearful while David has a vertical perspective. 2. David's older brother Eliab responds with cynicism while David has a heart of faith that says "Doubt your doubts! Examine them". 3. Saul tells David, "You are not able" while Davids' heart of belief says, "God is able". 4. Goliath's response is defiant unbelief while David responds with courage.

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