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Facing the Giant - ebook
Facing the Giant - ebook
A nation in danger. A challenge he can't refuse.
War rages between Israel and their enemies. For forty days, the Philistines most fearsome warrior - a brutish giant named Goliath - mocks the Israelites from across the valley, challenging them to a fight. No one dare respond. When the king learns that David wants to battle the giant, everything changes. With no weapons aside from a slingshot, the young shepherd must fully trust God to defend the Israelites.
Filled with colorful illustrations and biblical truth, Facing the Giant is part of the Bible Pathway Adventures' series of biblical adventures. If your children like gripping action and courageous Israelites, then they'll love this biblical adventure series from Bible Pathway Adventures. The search for truth is more fun than tradition!
Kategoria: | Juvenile Literature |
Język: | Angielski |
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ISBN: | 978-1-988585-81-9 |
Rozmiar pliku: | 12 MB |
FRAGMENT KSIĄŻKI
“David took his staff in his hand and chose five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in his shepherd’s pouch. His sling was in his hand...” (1 Samuel 17:40)
Do you need to be born into a royal family to be a king? Not when God is in charge! A long time ago, God chose a young shepherd named David from the tribe of Judah to become the king of Israel. God wanted to prove that He had picked the right man for the job. Before David became king, he faced many tests and had many exciting adventures.
Around this time, Israel was ruled by a disobedient king named Saul. With the help of his son Jonathan, Saul won many battles. But he stopped listening to God.
One day, Saul’s army defeated a fierce enemy: the bloodthirsty Amalekites. Instead of destroying all of the people and animals like God had told him, Saul kept the best sheep and cattle for himself. “Save the king of Amalek,” Saul said to his soldiers. “Let’s keep him as our prisoner.”
Many people believe there are different ways to pronounce God’s name. These include Yah, Yahweh, Yahuah, and many others.
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God was not pleased with Saul’s bad behavior. He knew that if Saul saved the people and animals, the Amalekites would attack the Israelites again. He wanted obedience, so he spoke to His prophet Samuel.
“I am sorry that I made Saul king,” God told Samuel. “He has turned away from Me and disobeyed My instructions. It is time for a new king of Israel.” Samuel knew that God would take away the kingdom of Israel from Saul. He clasped his head in his hands and wept.
“Samuel, stop crying over Saul,” said God. “Take some olive oil and go to Bethlehem. When you get there, find a man called Jesse. I have chosen one of his sons to be the new king.”
Samuel was worried. “If Saul finds I’m looking for a new king, he’ll kill me!” he said. Samuel may have been an important prophet, but Saul was still a powerful king. “Do not worry,” said God. “Take a calf with you and say you have come to offer a sacrifice to Me. Invite Jesse to the meal. I will show you what to do next.”
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Samuel quickly obeyed God and hurried to Bethlehem. When he reached the gate of Bethlehem, the elders rushed out to greet him. “Why are you here?” they asked, their hands shaking. “Have you come in peace?” The elders had good reason to feel nervous. Samuel wasn’t just a prophet; he was a judge and an army commander, too.
“Don’t be afraid,” Samuel told the men. “I’m here to offer a sacrifice to God. Come and join me.” Samuel invited Jesse and his sons to the sacrifice, too. “God will choose the next king of Israel from among your sons,” he told Jesse privately.
When Jesse and his sons arrived at the sacrifice, Samuel looked at Eliab, the oldest son. Hmmm…this man is tall and handsome and looks like a king, he thought. He must be the man that God has chosen.