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The Bible – David and Goliath

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Warm-up Questions

What do you already know about the story of David and Goliath?
In stories like this, what kinds of qualities can make an unlikely person a hero?
What do you expect the main conflict to be in a video called “The Bible – David and Goliath”?

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The Bible – David and Goliath

David is chosen and the threat grows (00:00 – 02:04)

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1. Where is David said to be from?

Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Egypt
Nazareth

2. What role does David take in Saul’s court?

A general
A prisoner
A messenger
An attendant

3. What new development increases the Philistine threat?

They find a new weapon
They have a new champion, Goliath
They build a new city
They make peace with Israel

The Bible – David and Goliath

Goliath challenges Israel and David volunteers (02:04 – 04:06)

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1. What does Goliath propose will happen if the Israelites win?

The Philistines will become their slaves
Goliath will leave forever
Israel will pay gold
There will be no more fighting anywhere

2. Why do people doubt David can fight?

He has no weapon at all
He is sick
He is not a soldier; he is a shepherd
He is too old

3. In the quoted prayer, what does the speaker say they fear?

God’s anger
Only darkness
The enemy’s sword
No evil

The Bible – David and Goliath

David fights and becomes a lasting warrior (04:06 – 06:32)

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1. How does Goliath address David before the fight?

“Little boy”
“King of Israel”
“Great warrior”
“My brother”

2. What does the speaker excitedly report to the father after the fight?

David ran away
Saul was injured
David did it
The Philistines surrendered

3. What does David do later in life according to the ending?

He returns to shepherding and avoids war
He leaves Israel to live abroad
He becomes a priest for decades
He joins Saul’s army and battles the Philistines for decades

The Bible – David and Goliath

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1. What main idea about David is repeated in the story?

He wins because he is the biggest and strongest
He wins because of faith and courage despite being underestimated
He wins because the Philistines help him
He wins because he refuses to fight

2. What is the basic conflict that drives the story?

A contest to choose the best musician
A challenge between Israel and the Philistines through single combat
A journey to find lost sheep
A disagreement between two brothers

3. What happens to David’s status by the end of the video?

He becomes an enemy of Israel
He becomes unknown and forgotten
He becomes a warrior, leader, and hero
He becomes a slave

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

The Bible – David and Goliath

Why do you think nobody wanted to fight Goliath at first? What would you feel in that situation?
David says that as he protects his sheep, God will protect him. Do you think past experience can build confidence? How?
The video includes a prayer about fear and danger. How can words (prayers, quotes, songs) help people when they feel afraid?
Do you think the story is more about physical strength or about faith and courage? Explain your opinion.