Lesson 1:7.19.09

Oz District
Lesson 1
Big Ben: 2 Samuel 23: 20-23

20 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, who performed great exploits. He struck down two of Moab's best men. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion. 21 And he struck down a huge Egyptian. Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club. He snatched the spear from the Egyptian's hand and killed him with his own spear. 22 Such were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada; he too was as famous as the three mighty men. 23 He was held in greater honor than any of the Thirty, but he was not included among the Three. And David put him in charge of his bodyguard.

1. If you were applying for a job as a body guard for David, what would you put on your resume?
2. What would you like to be able to put on your resume?

Ben’s confidence came from his belief in God not from some mystery source of courage.

1. Could Ben have been viewed as reckless? Why?
2. How do we balance between productive risk taking and foolishness?

The biggest regrets in your life will be the lions you didn’t chase. It will be the risks not taken, opportunities not seized and dreams not pursued. This study is about becoming a lion chaser.
• Is there a risky venture or decision in your life you are currently considering?

The Domino Effect- Ripples in History

1. Who are some ordinary people in your life who have taken risky actions? What were they? What did they do? How did they turn out?
2. What were some risks that you took in your life? How did it turn out?

Big Ben became one of Israel’s leading warriors and later became commander-in-chief of Israel’s army. Yet it started with 3 dominos mentioned earlier. His character and destiny was formed in part by those initial acts.

Risky Business
Mighty Daniel Daniel 6:10-11
Healers Peter and John: Acts 4:1-3

1. What are the similarities in the stories?
2. How are things similar in our time? How are they different?
3. Have you ever done something for God? What was the result?