St. david

While reading David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell it became clear to me that many things I perceive in real life are not actually as they seem and small choices can have big effects. He uses stories from history as well as stories and studies he has put together supplemented by real statistics and information to shine a light on a lot of misconceptions people have with how the world works. He presents an alternate way to look at the world and

In the 23rd Psalm, David presents two images born out of his imagination that, for him, depict what it means to have an intimate relationship with God. The first image portrays God as a shepherd and David as a sheep, which exemplifies the Love of God in the relationship. The second image portrays God as a Host and David as an honored guest; which exemplifies the Grace of God in the relationship. In both cases, David’s depiction of this relationship is an image of someone, not something. Unfortunately

story of Jonathan and his friend David, who was appointed to be the next king after Saul. God’s sovereignty in David’s rise as king exemplifies how He can choose anyone to carry out His will. Because Saul was leading Israel to disaster, God asked Samuel to anoint a replacement who would become king after Saul. The Lord led Samuel to David, who was an “unimpressive shepherd boy;” he was the

An underdog is someone “. . . who, by all expectations, should not have won” (Gladwell 8). In the movie Happy Gilmore, Gilmore a former hockey star was trying to save his grandmother’s house by signing up for the Pro Golf Tour. It occurred to Gilmore that if he could use a slap shot swing to hit golf balls he could make the money he needed. Gilmore’s aggressive playing and wild run-up swing never should have been successful in the game of golf, but it was. Gilmore’s crazy style and skill won over

“The field of Boaz was near the city of Bethlehem and was the place where Ruth gleaned corn for herself and Naomi. It is also in this area that David would tend his father’s sheep, and that Joseph would bring his young wife, Mary, to deliver her baby, the Lord Jesus Christ. It is possible that in the hills above these fields the shepherds were tending their flocks on the night when Christ was born” (Zodhiates). The location of this story is substantial enough on its own to warrant inclusion in the

David was living in a beautiful house which was made of fine cedar wood, while the Ark of God dwelled in only a tent. Because of this, David felt guilty about his seemingly lavish living conditions, so he suggested building a temple to the prophet Nathan, and Nathan tells David to do whatever he thinks is best. But that night, God spoke to Nathan and informed him that he has always lived in a tent or tabernacle, and he doesn’t mind it. God also reminds Nathan that he’s never asked any of the former

David Kills 100 Philistines “We love you David!” the crowd screamed like a siren in the heat of the night, pounding the towns ear drums until they bled, as David and the Israel army paraded into town. There was blood all over David’s armor but everyone wanted to see the little shepherd boy who had defeated the mighty Goliath. David had looked after his sheep day in and day out, but now he had become a well-known warrior of the Israelites; a hero to the people. Saul was king of the Israelites at

words I chose from this chapter are indomitable, which means impossible to subdue or defeat and resplendent, which is something attractive or impressive through being rich, colorful, or sumptuous. Both of these apply to this chapter and throughout David and Goliath with respect to the underdogs vs. giants, in particular, the underdogs all posses the quality of being indomitable in pursuing formidable opponents on a consistent basis usually achieving success. On the other hand, giants posses an appearance

Saul and David can be examined and evaluated using comparisons and contrasts. First, a difference that can find found between Saul and David is their relationship with the Holy Spirit. In 1 Samuel 16 we read that the Holy Spirit departs from Saul (1 Samuel 16:14-23). Upon the Holy Spirit leaving Saul an evil spirit enters him. This spirit starts to torment Saul and his servants suggest finding someone to help sooth this pain. Ironically, the person they find to assist in this is David, whom God

The chapters, 2 Samuel 11-12, explain and show the nature of humans and the nature of God as well. David is used as an example in these chapters as someone who falls short of temptation while being highly favored by God. David was doing everything right and was rewarded for it. David was granted everything he could possibly want and it was well deserved from his good intentions and morals. When David all of a sudden sees a beautiful woman bathing, he feels like he can justify himself as someone who