Before the Session

• Have the Bible Background Video ready to view.
• Review today’s scripture text and the session activities to help better facilitate the discussion.
• You might want to consider changing your screen background slightly, or if meeting in person, move items around in your meeting place in order to check everyone’s observation skills (See Context).
• Encourage your group to listen to the FaithElement podcast ahead of the next session (Share the link via email or social media).

Context

Play the “Jackson Galaxy Meets Tara” video and ask:

• What most stands out to you about this video and why?
• Which biblical event does this most remind you of?
• What motivates someone to tackle “monsters” that are larger and scarier than they are?
• What are some of the monsters that we find ourselves tackling on a regular basis?

Content

Read together 1 Samuel 17:1-58 and view the Bible Background Video before asking the group: