For Our Young People

A Young Man’s Courage

Instructions: Do this exercise in quiet surroundings. As you read the scriptures, imagine that you are part of the event. Visualize the scene. Hear the voices. Feel the emotions of the main characters. Let the account come to life.

ANALYZE THE SCENE.​—READ 1 SAMUEL 17:1-11, 26, 32-51.

Describe Goliath’s appearance and voice as you imagine them.

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Although David was not in the Israelite army, what prompted him to get involved in a battle against Goliath? (See verse 26.)

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What basis did David have for believing that Jehovah would come to his aid? (Reread verses 34-37.)

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DIG DEEPER.

Using research tools at your disposal, try to determine

(1) Goliath’s height. (1 Samuel 17:4)

Six cubits and a span = ․․․․․.

(2) The weight of Goliath’s coat of mail. (1 Samuel 17:5)

5,000 shekels of copper = ․․․․․.

(3) The weight of Goliath’s spear blade. (1 Samuel 17:7)

600 shekels of iron = ․․․․․.

APPLY WHAT YOU LEARNED. WRITE DOWN WHAT YOU LEARNED ABOUT . . .

Courage.

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Reliance on Jehovah rather than on your own strength.

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FOR FURTHER APPLICATION.

What Goliathlike obstacles do you find yourself up against?

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What experiences (of your own or of others) convince you that Jehovah will not abandon you?

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WHAT ABOUT THIS ACCOUNT IS MOST MEANINGFUL TO YOU, AND WHY?

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