Ep. 127: More Than Conquerors: The Giant of the Past vs. The Lord of Heaven’s Armies - a podcast by A Country Girl in a City World -- Loving Jesus
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In Podcast Episode 127, “More Than Conquerors: The Giant of the Past vs. The Lord of Heaven’s Armies,” Kim discusses the giants of the past which can hold you back from becoming all you created you to be. Which giants are taunting you?
The primary scripture text for this episode is 1 Samuel 17:1-58 with focal verses of 41-45.
41 Goliath walked out toward David with his shield bearer ahead of him, 42 sneering in contempt at this ruddy-faced boy. 43 “Am I a dog,” he roared at David, “that you come at me with a stick?” And he cursed David by the names of his gods. 44 “Come over here, and I’ll give your flesh to the birds and wild animals!” Goliath yelled.
45 David replied to the Philistine, “You come to me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies—the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.
Additional Verses:
along with some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases. Among them were Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons; Luke 8:2
Weekly Assignment Feature:
In what area of your life are you tempted to stay trapped in your past? How does this area compare to the power of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies?
Additional Resources:
“The Courage to Let Go of Your Past” - Christine Caine
The Chosen - Season 2, Episode 6
“I Look to You” story and song by Selah
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Samuel PODCASTS:
- “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
- “The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
- “Life Application Study Bible”
- “The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
- Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
- Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by J. D. Greear, Heath A. Thomas
- “The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
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Reference:
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
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