Episode #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? 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?

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