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Edwards, Kent - Eliab’s Story

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Eliab’s Story
by Kent Edwards
Text: 1 Samuel 16-17
Topic: The qualities God requires of a leader
Big Idea: To be used by God, cultivate a heart that trusts his Word.
Keywords: Appearances; Calling; Courage; Example; Faith; Fear; Heart; Leadership; Trust; Vanity; War


Introduction:
  • Saul looked like a leader.
  • Because of Saul’s disobedience, God rejects him as king.
Samuel anointed a new king.
  • Eliab dresses up for his anticipated anointing as king.
  • Eliab and six of his brothers are bypassed.
  • The youngest, and smallest brother, David, is anointed.
The Israelite army trusted in appearances rather than God.
  • Eliab remembers what it was about David’s heart that made him special to God.
  • The Philistine giant Goliath invites the Israelites to send out their champion for battle.
  • None of the Israelites accepted Goliath’s offer to fight.
The heart of a king is a heart that trusts God.
  • David arrives with food for the armies and learns no one will challenge Goliath.
  • Saul allows David to represent Israel and fight Goliath.
  • David outflanks Goliath and fells him with a stone from his sling.
  • Encouraged, the Israelites rout the Philistines and plunder their camp.
  • Eliab learns that leadership is more about heart than appearance.
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