The King’s Arrival

The King’s Arrival

By Phud Chambers

December 7, 2025

*NOTICE: The emphasis of our discussion is to see how the Written Word (Bible) and the Spoken Word (Preaching) work together to build up the believer, so when you see WORD in the questions, know it refers to the Scripture and the Sermon.

Recap: Look back for evidence of God’s word reshaping your heart and life.

1. Does anyone have something from the list you made this past week that you would like to share with the group as a celebration of God’s faithfulness in your life?

Engage:  Look into the Word of God in light of Sunday’s preached sermon.

2. Recap the narrative by reading 1 Samuel 17:4–11, 20–27, 31–40, 45–51 as a group and discuss your initial observations.

Reflect: Look deeper at the preached and written Word.

3. How does viewing ourselves as the fearful Israelites rather than David change the way we understand our need for a Savior?

4. David’s first recorded words in Scripture focus on defending God’s honor rather than personal gain. What does this reveal about what should motivate our actions as believers?

5. In what areas of your life are you trusting in your own strength and armor like Saul’s, rather than approaching challenges with God-centered thinking like David did?

6. Goliath represents sin that heaps shame on us for 40 days. What ‘Goliaths’ in your life have been causing prolonged shame, and how does King Jesus address them?

7. How is Jesus a better king than David, the best of human kings?

Respond: Choose one or two of the following applications of Sunday’s message and commit to it/them this next week.

• Remember God’s Faithfulness: Journal about 3-5 times God has been faithful to you in the past. Refer to this list when facing current challenges.
• Theological Thinking: Before making decisions this week, pause and ask: “What does the living God have to say about this?”
• Celebrate Advent: Choose one way to intentionally celebrate King Jesus this week (worship music, extra prayer time, serving others, sharing the gospel).