David & Goliath

We all remember the story of David and Goliath, right? A big guy with a spear.

"A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. His height was six cubits and a span (9'-9"). 5 He had a bronze helmet on his head and wore a coat of scale armor of bronze weighing five thousand shekels (125 lbs); 6 on his legs he wore bronze greaves, and a bronze javelin was slung on his back. 7 His spear shaft was like a weaver’s rod, and its iron point weighed six hundred shekels (15 lbs)." - 1 Samuel 17:4-7

And then there was David. A little guy with a sling and five smooth stones. What were HIS chances against such a powerful opponent?

I stumbled upon a video recently that contained some interesting thoughts about these two men. Here are the highlights.

Of course, David was "a man after God's own heart" (1 Samuel 13:14). But there's more. He was also an Old Testament type of Christ. Let's go back to the very beginning - Genesis.

Adam and Eve, God, and the serpent are the only characters. Adam and Eve have already sinned and God tells this to the serpent (Satan).

"I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” - Genesis 3:15

Who is the woman? Eve. Who is her offspring. David. Who is the serpent's offspring? Goliath. So, does David crush Goliath's head? Oh yeah.

"Reaching into his bag and taking out a stone, he slung it and struck the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground." - 1 Samuel 17:49

And the word "will" from Genesis 3 tells us of a future even. This is therefore prophecy. David fulfilled it with a sling and a stone.

But here's something that most people miss. We all missed it in the opening scripture from 1 Samuel 17:5 above. Go look. When Goliath came out to fight each day, what was he wearing?

"He had a bronze helmet on his head and wore a coat of scale armor."

This is where God and His Word is so amazing! Goliath was dressed like a serpent!

One final thing to remember. You and I are not David, slaying our Goliaths as we go through life. No. JESUS is David. We are the Israelites who were shaking in their boots that day.

"On hearing the Philistine’s words, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and terrified." - 1 Samuel 17:11

Thank God we have a champion in Jesus who fights for us and defeats Satan, the serpent, Goliath, at every turn. Let His name be forever praised! Amen.

David and Goliath - Biblical Frameworks