David and Goliath
A young shepherd trusts God and faces a mighty warrior when everyone else is afraid.
The story in Scripture
Israel’s army was frightened by Goliath, a powerful Philistine warrior. David arrived to bring supplies to his brothers and heard Goliath’s challenge. David trusted that God would help him, used his sling, and defeated Goliath with a stone.
Read it together in your Bible: 1 Samuel 17.
What we learn
True courage comes from trusting God rather than depending only on size or strength.
Talk about it
- Why were the Israelite soldiers afraid of Goliath?
- What gave David the courage to face him?
- What can we do when a problem feels too big?
Try this activity
Create five paper stones. Write one fear on each stone, then write a truth about God that can help you face it.
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