Ep. 124: More Than Conquerors: The Giant of Hopelessness vs. The Lord of Heaven’s Armies

In Podcast Episode 124, “More Than Conquerors: The Giant of Hopelessness vs. The Lord of Heaven’s Armies,” Kim discusses the giant of hopelessness that seeks to envelop so many in a thick blanket of darkness. If anyone should have been immune to the giant of hopelessness it would have been the prophet, Elijah. Yet, even he lost his focus on the Lord of Heaven’s Armies and was ready to give up. 

 

The primary scripture text for this episode is 1 Samuel 17:1-58 with the key verses 4-11, 28.

 

Additional Verses:

 

1 Kings 19 Elijah Experiences “I am the only one.” 

 

Weekly Assignment Feature: 

 

Pray for eyes to truly see those around you who are struggling with the giant of hopelessness and wisdom as to how you can infuse hope. 

Additional Resources:

 

“Facing Your Giants: God Still Does the Impossible” by Max Lucado

 

“Goliath Must Fall: Winning the Battle Against Your Giants” by Louie Giglio

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website

 

Warning Signs of Suicide

 

• Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves
• Looking for a way to kill themselves, like searching online or buying a gun
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
• Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
• Talking about being a burden to others
• Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
• Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly
• Sleeping too little or too much
• Withdrawing or isolating themselves
• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
• Extreme mood swings

“Holding Out Hope to You” by Michael English

 

Chorus: I'll be holding out hope to you

Even when this world breaks your heart in two

When your life is consumed by your fear and your doubts

I’ll be holding out hope to you. 

 

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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This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.

 

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

 

1-800-273-8255

 

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

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.