Tokens of Victory: David’s Trophy & Christ’s Scars | Sabbath Lectionary (1 Sam 17; Lk 24)

Tokens of victory run through Scripture: David stands before Saul with Goliath’s head in hand (1 Sam 17–18), and the risen Christ stands before His disciples showing hands and feet, even eating fish and honeycomb (Luke 24) so they would handle and see. This Sabbath lectionary message connects covenant signs to faith that becomes sight—and why the Church then lived in continual praise and public witness.

In this message:
• 1 Samuel 17–18 — David, Jonathan’s covenant, royal garments as tokens
• Luke 24 — Touch, see, eat: Christ’s scars as proof; “you are witnesses”
• Why God gives visible assurances to strengthen faith and mission
• Sabbath rhythm: Scripture, communion, temple praise, public obedience
• Kingdom takeaway: tokens → testimony → national discipleship

Scripture refs: 1 Sam 17:55–18:5; Luke 24:36–53; Acts 6:7; Isa 58; Ps 1; Mal 1:11.

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Call to action:
Like, comment, and share this with a believer who needs a token of victory today. What “token” (promise, verse, answered prayer) do you carry into battle?

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