Week 13 | OVERCOME
Week 13 | OVERCOME "I have told you these things so in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome this world." King David was a young shepherd who became famous for OVERCOMING challenges and killing the giant Goliath with only a sling and a stone from a riverbed. David was named the next king of Israel as a teenager, but instead of ascending to the throne, he spent years on the run from King Saul. Before OVERCOMING and defeating the giant Goliath, David became Saul's armor-bearer because his harp was so soothing that Saul called for David whenever he was vexed by an 'evil spirit' sent by God (I Samuel 9:16). After OVERCOMING Goliath and prompting the Philistines to flee, the people, including King Saul, praised and loved David. David married Saul's daughter Michal and became a close friend of Saul's son Jonathan. But King Saul became jealous and upset with David, and Saul tried to kill him....