This Bible study explores the story of David and Goliath with a focus on how faith, courage, and action are revealed through Scripture and lived out in relationship with God. Rather than treating faith as passive belief, this study invites us to see faith as faithfulness—active trust expressed through obedience.

Together, we will read key passages from 1 Samuel, consider historical and biblical context, and reflect on how God works through willing people who step forward in courage. Throughout this study, we will continually return to one central question: How does a real relationship with God shape the way we act?

Scripture often places God's people in moments that demand courage. David's story reminds us that courage is not fearlessness, but obedience in the face of uncertainty.

"For such a time as this…" (Esther 4 : 14)

Reflection:

• Where do you sense God calling you to step forward in faith right now?

• What fears or hesitations tend to hold you back?

As we read 1 Samuel 17, we notice that while others hesitate, David speaks and acts. He does not wait for permission, nor does he minimize the danger. He steps forward with confidence rooted in his relationship with God.

Scripture Focus:
1 Samuel 17 : 31–37

Reflection:

• Who steps forward in this story, and who holds back?

• What motivates David to act when others remain silent?

The Bible's understanding of faith goes deeper than belief. In Scripture, faith is tied to faithfulness—steadfast trust, practiced obedience, and covenant relationship. David's confidence is not rooted in optimism but in a history of walking with God.

Scripture Focus:
1 Samuel 17 : 37
Hebrews 10 : 22–23

Reflection:

• How does the biblical meaning of faith differ from how faith is often described today?

• Where do you see faith expressed through action in David's life?

David speaks boldly about what he will do and what the Lord will do. This reveals a partnership—God working through human obedience rather than apart from it. David prepares, trains, chooses his tools carefully, and steps into the battle trusting God to deliver.

Scripture Focus:
1 Samuel 17 : 45–47

Reflection:

• Where do you see both human responsibility and God's power at work in this passage?

• What has God already equipped you with to take faithful action?

Immediately after David's victory, Scripture shows us a covenant relationship between David and Jonathan. Courage does not grow in isolation. Faith is strengthened through relationship—with God and with others who walk alongside us.

Scripture Focus:
1 Samuel 18 : 1–4

Reflection:

• How does relationship shape courage and faith?

• Who supports and strengthens your walk with God?

David's story challenges the idea that God acts while we stand on the sidelines. Instead, Scripture shows us faith that moves, courage that steps forward, and action that flows from trust in God.

Final Reflection:

• How are faith, courage, and action connected in your own life?

• What step of obedience is God inviting you to take this week—at home, work, or in your community?

Faith is not passive.
Courage is not accidental.
Action flows from walking with God.

For such a time as this.

Fully Charged and Fully Empowered closes out the Heat and Light Podcast's 10-part series on God's appointed times and biblical feasts. In this episode, Chris zooms out to reveal the bigger picture behind God's timing—from creation in Genesis to the prophetic fulfillment found in Leviticus, the Gospels, Acts, and beyond.

This conversation explores how God's calendar is not random or symbolic alone, but precise, intentional, and deeply revealing of who He is. From Sabbath rest to Passover, Pentecost, and the yet-to-be-fulfilled fall feasts, we see how Jesus fulfills God's timing perfectly—and how believers today are invited to step out of worldly schedules and into God's eternal rest.

Ultimately, this episode challenges listeners to stop, listen, and realign with God's timing, where true restoration, empowerment, and transformation take place. When we enter His rest, we encounter the One who is time itself—and that's where we become fully charged and fully empowered.

In this episode of the Heat & Light Podcast, Chris continues Week Nine of the life group series with a powerful teaching titled "Wandering Into Action." After walking through the Feasts of the Lord in Leviticus 23, this conversation moves from understanding God's timing to living it out.

By examining Passover, Communion, Pentecost, and the prophetic feasts still to come, Chris challenges listeners to rethink what it means to "do this in remembrance of Me." Communion is not just a religious exercise—it is a call to be broken, humbled, and transformed. Looking only backward misses the full picture. God's feasts point us forward, toward action, obedience, and preparation for what is coming.

Through Scripture in the Gospels, Acts, and Colossians, and stories of ordinary people like Moses and Elisabeth Elliot, this episode calls believers out of spiritual wandering and into faithful, Spirit-led action—together.

Small Video Clip About Elisabeth Elliot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QGBikdQglg

• The Feasts of the Lord reveal God's timing, purpose, and redemptive plan.

• Communion is rooted in Passover and points to both the past sacrifice and the future fulfillment.

• "Do this in remembrance of Me" is not merely ritual—it is a call to humility, repentance, and dying to self.

• Pentecost marks the turning point: believers now live and act through the indwelling Holy Spirit.

• The final feasts (Trumpets, Atonement, Tabernacles) point to Christ's return, final cleansing, and God dwelling with His people.

• True action flows from putting on the new self (Colossians) in everyday life—family, work, prayer, and community.

• God calls ordinary people to extraordinary obedience, and He never sends them alone.

• Don't reduce Communion to a monthly routine—let it lead to real heart change and action.

• God's calendar tells a bigger story than ours; understanding His timing changes how we live today.

• The Christian life is not passive reflection—it is active participation in what God is doing.

• The Holy Spirit empowers believers to move from wandering to purpose.

• Faithful obedience is lived out in community—we move forward together, not alone.

• If God is calling you, He will equip you—just as He did with Moses and Elisabeth Elliot.

• Everything points to Christ, and everything leads toward the future He has promised.