Knowing Faith

#26 – Talking David and Chopping Heads with Elizabeth Woodson

Episode Summary

You’ve more than likely heard the story of David and Goliath, but what’s really going on in this story? We dive into 1 Samuel 16–17 to talk about common misrepresentations of this story, the role of anointing, and kingship in the Old Testament and more.

Episode Notes

You’ve more than likely heard the story of David and Goliath, but what’s really going on in this story? Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley dive into 1 Samuel 16–17 to talk about common misrepresentations of this story, the role of anointing, and kingship in the Old Testament and more.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Israel has a king, but in 1 Samuel 16, David is anointed King? What’s going on here?
What is the role of anointing in the OT and in kingship imagery? Is this a moment significant?
What is happening in 1 Samuel 16:14?
What are some common misrepresentations of the story of David and Goliath?
What are we to really see in this story?
What are we supposed to learn from this story?

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

1 Samuel 16-17, Genesis 1-2
Mosaic Church

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