You’ve heard David and Goliath your whole life- but what if you’ve been reading it wrong?

In this episode, we look at 1 Samuel 17 in context and discover how this story actually points to Jesus- and why that changes everything.

Key Verse

-1 Samuel 17:8-11

Key Focus

-Understanding David and Goliath in context

-Introduction to typology (how Scripture points to Jesus)

-Seeing Christ- not ourselves- as the center of the story

What This Episode Covers

-Why David and Goliath is often misunderstood

-The difference between reading the Bible as the hero vs. seeing Christ as the hero

-What typology is and how it works in Scripture

-How David acts as a representative for Israel

-How this story ultimately points to Jesus and the Gospel

Write This Down

-“The Bible is not about me becoming my own hero.”

-“God provides the victory- I don’t earn it.”

- “David didn’t just fight for himself- he fought on behalf of thepeople.”

-“Jesus already fought the battle I could not win.”

-“I was never meant to carry this on my own.”

Cross References

-Luke 24:27

-Colossians 2:15

How to Study This Passage

As you read 1 Samuel 17, ask:

-Who is this story actually about?

-What is the situation and what problem is being presented?

-What is the main point of this passage?

-Is this describing something- or telling me what to do?

-Where else does the Bible show this same pattern?

-What does this reveal about God’s character?

-Does this match the full message of Scripture?

-How should this actually be applied?

Big Takeaways

-David is not primarily an example of what we should become- he is a picture of Christ

-Israel represents our inability to save ourselves

-The victory in this story belongs to the one who steps in- not the ones who stand back

-The Bible consistently points to Jesus as the true Deliverer

-The Gospel is not “try harder”- it’s “it is finished”

Reflection

Where in your life are you trying to be the one who fixes it, fights it, or overcomes it on your own?

What would it look like to trust that Jesus has already stepped in on your behalf?

Final Reminder

You’re not David.

The victory was never yours to earn- It was His to win.

Find the free study guide printable ⁠⁠here⁠⁠

The 10 Questions to Ask Every Time You Read the Bible:

1. Who is speaking?

2. Who are they speaking to?

3. What’s happening?

4. What’s the full passage say?

5. What’s the main point?

6. Where else is this seen in Scripture?

7. Is this descriptive or prescriptive?

8. What does this show about God?

9. Does it align with all of Scripture?

10. How do I apply this correctly?

You can find my books, blog, worship playlist, as well as all the teaching resources I will be discussing on my website at ⁠⁠⁠www.tiffanydorrgilland.com⁠⁠⁠. My listeners get a one-time exclusive 15% discount on my books by entering the code BECKY15 at checkout. My book can also be found online at most major retailers such as Books-A-Million, Amazon, Walmart, Kindle Unlimited, and other online retailers.

Key Verse

Philippians 4:13

Key Focus

As we walk through this passage together, you’ll learn how to:

-Read Scripture in context

-Recognize when a verse is being misapplied

-Let the Bible interpret itself

-And apply truth the right way- after understanding it correctly

What This Episode Covers

If you’ve ever felt pressure to “hold it all together” or prove yourself…this episode will gently shift your perspective and point you back to the truesource of strength.

Grab your Bible- we’re not just reading today, we’re studying.

-Philippians 4:10-13

-What Philippians 4:13 actually means in context

-Why this verse is often misunderstood

-The difference between achievement vs. contentment

-How Paul’s circumstances change the meaning of the verse

-Why strength in Christ looks different than we expect

Write This Down

-“This passage is about contentment—not accomplishment.”

-“Strength in Christ is not about achieving more, but enduring whatcomes.”

-“God’s strength shows up in my dependence, not my performance.”

-“I was never meant to rely on myself.”

Cross References

-2 Corinthians 12:9

-1 Timothy 6:6

-Hebrews 13:5

How to Study This Passage

Use these steps:

-Identify the key word (contentment)

-Look for repeated words

-Read the surrounding verses

-Ask who it was written to and why

-Find where else Scripture talks about the same topic

-Compare meanings

-Define what it meant THEN

-Define what it means NOW

-Apply it to your life LAST

Big Takeaways

- Philippians 4:13 isn’t about achieving anything you want- it’s about learning contentment in every circumstance.

Reflection

Where in your life are you trying to prove something… instead of depending on Christ?

What would it look like to trust His strength instead of your own?

Final Reminder

“I can do all things…” doesn’t mean I can do everything. It means: I can endure anything- because Christ strengthens me.

Find the free study guide printable ⁠⁠here⁠⁠

The 10 Questions to Ask Every Time You Read the Bible:

1. Who is speaking?

2. Who are they speaking to?

3. What’s happening?

4. What’s the full passage say?

5. What’s the main point?

6. Where else is this seen in Scripture?

7. Is this descriptive or prescriptive?

8. What does this show about God?

9. Does it align with all of Scripture?

10. How do I apply this correctly?

You can find my books, blog, worship playlist, as well as all the teaching resources I will be discussing on my website at ⁠⁠⁠www.tiffanydorrgilland.com⁠⁠⁠. My listeners get a one-time exclusive 15% discount on my books by entering the code BECKY15 at checkout.

My book can also be found online at most major retailerssuch as Books-A-Million, Amazon, Walmart, Kindle Unlimited, and other online retailers.

Have you ever heard the phrase, “God won’t give you more than you can handle”?

Yeah… me too.

But what if that’s not actually what the Bible says?

In this episode, we’re slowing down and taking a closer look at 1 Corinthians 10:13—not just reading it but studying it in context the way it was meant to be understood.

We’ll walk through this verse step by step using a simple, repeatable method that will help you stop guessing what Scripture means and start seeing it clearly for yourself.

You’ll learn:

-Why so many Bible verses get taken out of context

-What 1 Corinthians 10:13 actually means

-The difference between temptation and trials

-How to use Scripture to interpret Scripture

-And why God sometimes allows seasons that feel like more than you can handle

This episode is both a teaching and a training so- grab your Bible, a pen, and your favorite notebook and get ready to study.

Because when you understand what God actually said… everything changes.

Key Verse

-1 Corinthians 10:13 (Where the misinterpretation comes from)

Key Focus

-Understanding Scripture in context

-Temptation vs. trials

-Learning how to study the Bible using the 10-question method

Write This Down

“Context determines meaning”

“This passage is about temptation—not trials”

“Temptation comes from my own desires—not from God”

“God provides a way out of temptation, but walks us through trials”

Cross References

-James 1:13–14

-2 Corinthians 1:8–9

-John 16:33

-Psalm 34:19

How to Study This Passage

Use these steps:

-Identify the key word (temptation)

-Look for repeated words

-Read the surrounding verses

-Ask who it was written to and why

-Find where else Scripture talks about the same topic

-Compare meanings

-Define what it meant THEN

-Define what it means NOW

-Apply it to your life LAST

Big Takeaways

-Not every commonly quoted phrase is actually what Scripture teaches

-1 Corinthians 10:13 is about resisting sin- not surviving hardship

-The Bible shows that believers do experience overwhelming trials

-God allows pressure to shift our dependence from ourselves to Him

Final Reminder

It may be more than you can handle… but it has never been more than God can handle.

Find the free study guide printable ⁠here⁠

The 10 Questions to Ask Every Time You Read the Bible:

1. Who is speaking?

2. Who are they speaking to?

3. What’s happening?

4. What’s the full passage say?

5. What’s the main point?

6. Where else is this seen in Scripture?

7. Is this descriptive or prescriptive?

8. What does this show about God?

9. Does it align with all of Scripture?

10. How do I apply this correctly?

You can find my books, blog, worship playlist, as well as all theteaching resources I will be discussing on my website at ⁠⁠www.tiffanydorrgilland.com⁠⁠. My listeners get a one-time exclusive 15% discount on my books by entering the code BECKY15 at checkout.

My book can also be found online at most major retailers such as Books-A-Million, Amazon, Walmart, Kindle Unlimited, and other online retailers.