TITLE: The True Story of David
TEXT: 1 Samuel 17:45-51
PROPOSITION: Focus on the reward instead of the problem.
QUESTION: What?
KEY WORD: Attitudes
READING: Same

 1.        All Israel fled v. 24

2.        Conversation about reward

1. v. 25 - Men ask – Have you seen this man?
2. v. 26 - David asks – What is the reward for killing Goliath?
3. v. 27 - They report
    

3.        Eliab - eye on the problem v. 28

1. Put down David – to make himself look bigger
2. David – Is there not a cause?
    

4.        Turned to another - v. 30
 

5.        Rehearsed the things to say to Saul

1. There was no line of volunteers
2. Saul discouraged him – v. 33
3. David trusted God – v. 37
    

6.        Reverse PR
Send a boy to remove the joy of victory
 

7.       Notice

1. David’s faith                                        v. 46
2. Take your head from you                  v. 46

C.       David had no sword                     v. 50

 Lessons to Learn:

1. We need a vision - not a nightmare
2. See the Princess - Not the problem
3. Read – You have a choice (see attached)
4. There is a cause - v. 29 & 45