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About The Event
On November 2, 2024, Jerry Jacques delivered a presentation titled “Goliath” at Shiloh Bilingual Seventh-day Adventist Church. Through the story of David and Goliath, Jacques examined humanity’s struggle against overwhelming forces, casting Goliath as a representation of society’s “giants” and the ever-present challenges each believer faces. Jacques drew on themes of divine agency and human limitation, challenging listeners to recognize the tension between strength and vulnerability as they confront seemingly insurmountable challenges.
Jacques’ presentation invoked the theological genre of “prophetic confrontation,” using the narrative as a framework for addressing contemporary fears and personal battles. He also invoked “apocalyptic realism,” connecting Israel’s conflict with the Philistines to the broader, cosmic struggles woven through biblical history. His analysis was a call to courage, faith, and perseverance, inviting attendees to see their challenges as part of a larger redemptive story. Through the balance of prophetic and pastoral tones, Jacques hoped that listeners were left reflecting on their faith’s resilience and the divine presence that empowers them to stand firm.
