All christs answers to the tempter are moral precepts, taken from one book of the law. There is david the shepherd on one side and david with his slingshot on the other side. Others speculate that david chose five smooth stones because goliath had four brothers, and david was readying himself to dispatch all five giants. We help our clients build relationships critical to the success of their business through. It is part of the liken the scriptures now just liken series of movie musicals on dvd based on scripture stories. Each figure, fashioned of pvc, is childsafe and fits conveniently into. The rock sank into the giants forehead and he fell. Lets turn these five stones over in our hands together for a moment. Then he took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them. W hy did david take five smooth stones to take on goliath.
After david aimed true at goliaths forehead, he beheaded the enemy of israel when the rest of the israelite army cowered in fear. When goliath saw how young david was, he made fun of david. For years researchers have tried to locate the remains goliath, excavating all across jerusalem, but no trace of the biblical giant has been reported. The biblical account of david and goliath is one of most poular stories from. Then he reaches into his shepherds bag for a stone, and at that point no one watching from the ridges on either side of. Five smooth stones sermon by jerry depoy, 1 samuel 17. In david and goliath, when david was getting ready to kill the giant, if he had trust in god, why then, did he took five flat stones, when he really needed one. In 1 samuel 17 we have the thrilling story of david, the modest shepherd boy who slew goliath, the arrogant giant of gath. Like david, he overcame the adversary with one smooth stone by quoting one of the five books of torah. David and goliath 17 now the philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at sokoh in judah. Then with his sling in his hand, he went straight toward goliath.
Revaluation tells us there are two red lines in the future. One other feature in the story of david and goliath always fascinated me as a young boy. The biblical tale of david and goliath comes to vivid life in this musical about faith and perseverance. Skull of biblical giant goliath is buried on the hill.
Goliath laughed at david but david responded that even though goliath had a sword and spear, he came in the name of the lord almighty, the god of israel. However, there is no indication in the story of david and goliath that by picking up five smooth stones instead of one that david was doubting god. Why did david choose five smooth stones before going to. One smooth stone david and goliath bookend excerpt. In the considering of this story, i asked myself, if david is a picture of mashiach, then shouldnt this story have some. Why did david need five stones when he went out to fight. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Trusting the lord implicitly, he chose one stone for the champion of the. So, the next time you are facing a giant in your life, remember the story of david and goliath. Then he put a stone in his sling, ran toward goliath, and threw it.
David and goliath for kids with these simple david and goliath craft and activities. The 5th smooth stone is davids absolute reliance on the lord. To the crowds great surprise, the stone caught goliath on the forehead and fell on his face to the earth. The story of david and goliath is, perhaps, the best known of old testament stories. God had not promised that david would kill goliath with the first. David put a rock in his sling and swung one of the rocks at goliaths head. Four are mentioned, at least one of which was goliaths brother, in ii. David goes down by a stream and gets five smooth stones, and puts them into his bag. Our greater king david, the messiah yeshua, was likewise taunted tempted for forty days. Also, david possibly took the five stones because goliath was not the only giant around. It wasnt just a battle between a sling and a sword. Some presume that david took five smooth stones instead of just one because he had some doubt. David and goliath liken bible series, dvd thurl bailey, spencer forsey, daniel beck, garrett summers, brent garrett, aaron edison, dennis agle jr.
Though it only took one smooth stone to defeat goliath, david picked up five, a clear indication that the torah word is what defeats a beast. David then picked up goliaths sword and used it kill goliath. David, as a young teenager and a shepherd who had been tending sheep probably since he was a very young child, knew a lot about tending sheep and how dangerous it was to protect them from predators. Why did david choose five smooth stones before going to fight. They met at socoh in judah and camped at ephes dammim between socoh and azekah. David was a humble lad and the youngest among eight brothers. Several parts of my study have recently converged on 1 samuel. One smooth stone david and goliath bookend excerpt youtube. In 1 samuel 17 we have the thrilling story of david, the modest shepherd boy who slew goliath, the arrogant giant. Why did david pick up five smooth stones for his sling when he knew that god would guide his aim to kill the philistine giant with only one stone. He had his sling shot, and he choose five smooth stones. In 2005, lightstone studios released a directtodvd movie musical titled one smooth stone, which was later changed to david and goliath.
Those stones hold the secret of where true power is to be found. This series will discuss the 5 people david had to defeat before becoming a man after gods own heart. Alex grows up in the foster care system, moving from one family to another until he is taken in by an abusive couple where he suffers neglect and torment for several years. Did david lack faith in gods supernatural power to. Five smooth stones 1 samuel 17 a sermon preached at the duke university baccalaureate on may 14, 2010 by the revd dr sam wells america is a nation of 300 million people. Upon learning that she will have a solo in an upcoming choir performance, young singer amelia lauren faber struggles to summon the confidence needed to shine on stage. This set has david the shepherd on one side and the valley for david and goliath on the other side. So with just one stone david killed the mighty goliath of gath. God had not promised that david would kill goliath with the first stone. If david truly put his trust in the allpowerful god of israel, one stone should have done the job done. David and goliath formally titled one smooth stone is episode 3 in the liken the scriptures series.
David and goliath figurine set one stone biblical resources. Today, therefore, id like to consider the importance of the expression five smooth stones. Also, he couldnt have known that one stone would be enough to kill the giant. Even so, this movie keeps very well to the true history of king davids early years, deviating in only one or two minor ways. Then he takes his sling and goes out to meet the giant. Act out the story, create a pouch with 5 smooth stones while learning from the bible. David carried his sling and gathered five smooth stones. Though it only took one smooth stone to defeat goliath, david picked up five. According to the bible 1 samuel 17, david, a young israelite teenager, defeated the giant philistine warrior with a sling shot and a smooth stone. An exerpt from the bookends of likens one smooth stone david and goliath. Davids faith was faulty which i doubt or gods aim was poor which i highly doubt david would not need more than one smooth stone to defeat goliath. David could have dredged that stream dry of smooth stones and they never would have caused him to win over goliath.
Chronicling the life of david through the books of 1 samuel and 2 samuel. Certainly those odds would never have supported the arrogant statements that david made that i just read to you. One smooth stone, a pra event and communication agency. They pitched camp at ephes dammim, between sokoh and azekah. Running to meet the giant, david took a stone from his bag and slung it with deadly aim. Why did king david choose only 5 smooth stones answers.
Take some grain and loaves of bread to your brothers. Full color figurines for children age 3 and older includes david, goliath and a collection of 5 smooth stones from tales of glory. For interactive playtime fun and learning about a great bible story. Story 58 david and goliath story 59 why david must run. You come to me with a sword, but i come to you with the name of jehovah. Just print, fold in half and the background is ready. Almost all of us know this story of david and goliath, because its in the jewish, christian and muslim.
The account of david and goliath is one of the best known bible stories to children. For now, consider that there are five books of moses or torah. See this fun and moving bible story 1 samuel 1618 as youve never seen it before through they eyes of amelia lauren faber, a shy, modernday girl who has her own personal goliath to face a performance in her schools choir concert. According to the biblical account, the philistine giant goliath was defeated by the young david with a slingshot and a smooth stone in single combat. David took his sling and five smooth stones, and he went out to fight the giant.
Goliath isnt just a clash between a boy with a peachfuzzed face and a mans man. The drama of that event so occupies our attention that the spiritual lessons contained in the more minute details may escape our notice. Initially, while looking at or stone, i was led to consider david and his use of a stone to slay goliath. That passage lists four very large philistines who were related to goliath in some way.