Ep. 120: More Than Conquerors: The Giant of Grief vs. The Lord of Heaven's Armies

In Podcast Episode 120, “More Than Conquerors: The Giant of Grief vs. The Lord of Heaven’s Armies,” Kim discusses the giant of grief, which is a giant we all must face. Yet, even the largest and most painful giants of grief pale in comparison to the healing power of the Lord of heaven’s armies. 

 

The primary scripture text for this episode is 1 Samuel 17:1-58 with the key verses 4-7, 33:

 

4 Then Goliath, a Philistine champion from Gath, came out of the Philistine ranks to face the forces of Israel. He was over nine feet tall! 5 He wore a bronze helmet, and his bronze coat of mail weighed 125 pounds. 6 He also wore bronze leg armor, and he carried a bronze javelin on his shoulder. 7 The shaft of his spear was as heavy and thick as a weaver’s beam, tipped with an iron spearhead that weighed 15 pounds. His armor bearer walked ahead of him carrying a shield.

 

33 “Don’t be ridiculous!” Saul replied. “There’s no way you can fight this Philistine and possibly win! You’re only a boy, and he’s been a man of war since his youth.”

 

Additional Verses:

 

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

 

“He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.” (Ps. 147:3)

 

4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” (Revelation 21:4)

 

 He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. (2 Corinthians 1:4)

 

13 As soon as Jesus heard the news, he left in a boat to a remote area to be alone. But the crowds heard where he was headed and followed on foot from many towns. (Matthew 14:13)

 

33 When Jesus saw her weeping and saw the other people wailing with her, a deep anger welled up within him, and he was deeply troubled. 34 “Where have you put him?” he asked them.

They told him, “Lord, come and see.” 35 Then Jesus wept. (John 11:33-35)

Weekly Assignment Feature: 

 

Meditate daily on this truth: “He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.” (Ps. 147:3)

 

 

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

 

The Story of the Survivor Tree

 

“How Would I Know” by Kathy Troccoli

 

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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.