CHAMPION OF THE CAMP

Don't Miss This Study

Emily Freeman & David Butler

Religion & Spirituality

4.8 • 3.5K Ratings

🗓️ 7 June 2026

⏱️ 71 minutes

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In this episode of Don’t Miss This, Dave Butler and Grace Freeman study 1 Samuel 17–18, 24–26 and 2 Samuel 5–7, following the journey of David from shepherd boy to king. What begins with an unexpected anointing in Bethlehem unfolds through battlefields, friendships, acts of mercy, and years of preparation, revealing how God sees potential long before the world can recognize it. As Samuel searches for Israel’s next king, the Lord teaches one of scripture’s most powerful lessons: man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks on the heart. David may have seemed like the least likely choice, yet God saw something greater. Through the story of David and Goliath, we see a young man whose confidence came not from his own strength, but from his trust in God, reminding us that the greatest victories come when our eyes are fixed on the Lord instead of the giants before us. The episode also explores the people who shaped David’s life along the way. From Jonathan’s loyal friendship to Abigail’s wisdom and mercy, these stories reveal how God places the right people in our path during seasons of uncertainty and growth. The account of David’s mighty men highlights the power of surrounding ourselves with faithful people who strengthen our courage, share our battles, and help us become who God is calling us to be. Ultimately, David’s story is about more than a shepherd becoming a king. It is a reminder that God sees who we can become long before we see it ourselves. Through every battle, friendship, triumph, and setback, the Lord was shaping David into the leader He had promised he would be. The same God who saw a king in a shepherd boy continues to see divine potential in each of us and patiently helps us grow into it. Chapters: 00:00 INTRO 06:01 God's criteria for choosing a king 13:48 The description of Goliath 15:55 Facing Personal Goliaths in Life 21:21 Building confidence through small wins 31:20 David runs to the army 35:09 Finding courage through past victories 39:17 Meeting Jonathan and forming a bond 47:12 David shows kindness to Mephibosheth 51:34 Abigail's intervention with David 56:49 David's mighty men introduction 01:01:43 Creating a support network 01:06:19 David becomes king of Israel 01:10:28 Finding reasons to dance Sign up for the Don’t Miss This newsletter at www.dontmissthisstudy.com #dontmissthis #comefollowme NEWSLETTER LINK: The Don’t Miss This video, the prayer poster, and tip-ins for kids, teens, couples and individuals can all be found in this week’s newsletter. Sign-up link in bio if you haven’t had a chance yet!! www.dontmissthisstudy.com Instagram: @dontmissthisstudy Podcast: Don’t Miss This Study Facebook: Don’t Miss This Study Follow Grace Instagram @thisweeksgrace Follow David Instagram: @mrdavebutler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrdavebutler/ Subscribe to the Don't Miss This App https://www.dontmissthisstudy.com/app

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0:00.0	Hi there, welcome to Don't Miss This, a scripture study podcast with Dave Butler and Grace Freeman.
0:04.9	Each week, we point out things in the scriptures that we love and think you don't want to miss.
0:08.9	Thanks for listening.
0:10.2	Hi, everyone. I'm Dave Butler.
0:11.5	And I'm Grace Freeman.
0:12.4	Welcome to Don't Miss this.
0:14.3	Y'all, this is your favorite lesson of the whole year.
0:19.0	It's mostly David's favorite lesson of the whole year.
0:22.9	But we'll all love it too, by way to know.
0:25.3	This is like Christmas.
0:27.0	I,
0:27.3	listen,
0:28.5	you wait four years for this.
0:30.1	I know my name is David and we're talking about David.
0:33.0	I understand.
0:34.0	But I genuinely feel a connection to David.
0:36.9	It's like it is not based in fact. It's always. I understand, but I genuinely feel a connection to David.
0:40.9	It's not based in fact.
0:42.7	It's only based in feelings.
0:43.6	I understand that.
0:47.4	But when I go to the city of David in Jerusalem,
0:54.2	I genuinely feel offended when they asked me to pay the ticket to get in.
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