1 – Giants? Really? Read Dt 9:12; Nu 13:22,33; Josh 11:22, 15:13-14; 1 Sam 17:4.

2 – In verse 8 and following, what is representative combat? Why would anyone agree to fight Goliath? What is the essence of the challenge? Why is it shameful that Saul is "dismayed and afraid?" (verse 11)

3 – In verses 12-20, why was David at the battle line? What had been promised to anyone would fight Goliath? Why didn't anyone accept? Why should they?

4 – In verse 26, for David, what is at stake? Why is he surprised that no one is willing to fight Goliath?

5 – In verse 33, Saul doesn't think David could possibly prevail. Why? Does David think he will? Why? Cross reference 1 Sam 14:6b, "by few or by many."

6 – Why does Saul agree to let David fight Goliath? What outcome does he expect?

7 – How has David been in training for this day all of his life? Why does he expect to be victorious? Who is he fighting for? Why? How might God be using your present situation as training for something great?

8 – How are Saul and all of the soldiers of Israel "practical atheists?" How are so many Christians today "practical atheists?"