Ep.118: More Than Conquerors: The Lord of Heaven's Armies

In Podcast Episode 118, “More Than Conquerors: The Lord of Heaven’s Armies,” Kim discusses multiple foci in the story of David and Goliath. David was the one person to focus appropriately on the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, and his focus made the biggest difference between utter defeat (or a no-show) and being a conduit for the Lord’s victory. 

 

The primary scripture text for this episode is 1 Samuel 17:1-58 with the key verse 45-47:

 

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. 46 Today the Lord will conquer you, and I will kill you and cut off your head. And then I will give the dead bodies of your men to the birds and wild animals, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel! 47 And everyone assembled here will know that the Lord rescues his people, but not with sword and spear. This is the Lord’s battle, and he will give you to us!” (! Samuel 17:45-47)

 

37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. (Romans 8:37 NIV)

Weekly Assignment Feature: 

Spend at least 5 minutes each day meditating on and praising the Lord of Heaven's Armies.

 

"Where Was the Focus?"

• Saul and the Israelite army--Focused on "the Giant," both his huge body and his reputation as the "champion."
• Eliab (David's oldest brother)--Focused on his perception of his baby brother's abilities.
• Goliath--Focused on himself and what he believed he could do. 
• David--Focused on "the Lord of Heaven's Armies."

Additional Resources:

 

The Names of God: Jehovah Sabaoth by Chris Poblete“Facing Your Giants: God Still Does the Impossible” by Max Lucado

 

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

 

14 So one night the king of Aram sent a great army with many chariots and horses to surround the city.

15 When the servant of the man of God got up early the next morning and went outside, there were troops, horses, and chariots everywhere. “Oh, sir, what will we do now?” the young man cried to Elisha.

16 “Don’t be afraid!” Elisha told him. “For there are more on our side than on theirs!” 17 Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!” The Lord opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire. (2 Kings 6:14-16)

 

“Whom Shall I Fear (The God of Angel Armies)” by Chris Tomlin

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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.