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David and Goliath Essay - Due October 28th
 * For your reference, the story of David and Goliath is in 1 Samuel 17: 1--58.
 * Also use VanderLaan's PDF "The Latest Technology" in your essays.

// Remember to use an interesting way to start the essay, a quote, a question, part of a verse, an analogy, a strong statement. // // Remember also to make this a smooth flowing essay. DO NOT just give me answers to the questions. **Remember to cite all of your sources properly.** // A) Where did the battle between these two take place in the geography of Israel we have been studying. (see map for Lesson 5 for more help)

B) Describe the difference in technology between the Israelites and the Philistines at this time. Cite __at least__ one reference in Scripture __and one__ from the Vanderlaan handout.

C) What are two specific tetails the writers in Samuel include to show that David recognized Goliath's challenge as against not only Israel, but against God as well.

D) What was David's weapon of choice? What does this tell us about how God chooses to work in our lives?

E) Give an example of a talent you have, and how God has used that talent for his purpose. Or if you can't think of a time He has used that talent for His purpose, please tell how you hope to use it for him.

F) Give an example of how technology today influences our culture. Does your use of technology glorify God? Illustrate your points here with examples.

G) Be sure to include a conclusion paragraph that restates the main points of this essay, and leaves the reader with the overall message you would like to convey (thesis restated).