INTRODUCTION

David went from humble shepherd to national hero to great king. But he wasn’t great because of his reputation or military prowess. He was great because of where he’d learned to place his hope. We can learn to follow his example.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. Talk about a time when you faced a seemingly insurmountable obstacle or unachievable goal. What did you do? What happened?

2. How familiar were you with the story of David and Goliath prior to this message? What new insights, if any, did you take away from Drew’s interpretation of the story?

3. In what people and things are we tempted to place our hope? What are some of the dangers of trusting those people or things?

4. Read Psalm 25:1–5. What are some things that make it difficult for you to trust God?

5. During the message, Drew said, “Those whose hope is in the Lord see clearly, act confidently, and walk humbly.” To what extent do you need to increase the clarity, confidence, and humility in your life? Why did you answer the way you did?

6. What is one thing you can do this week to grow your trust in God? How can this group support you?

MOVING FORWARD

We place our hope in whatever or whomever we trust. People whose hope is in the Lord need not fear. They see clearly, act confidently, and walk humbly. Each day this week, consider praying the words of the Psalm that follows.

CHANGING YOUR MIND

In you, Lord my God, I put my trust . . . My hope is in you all day long.

Psalm 25:1, 5