Giants
Study #0142 | W.D. Frazee | February 9, 1979 | Wildwood, Georgia

What do you do when you inherit problems that others left behind? In this practical and deeply encouraging study, Elder Frazee draws from the book of Judges to show how God uses unsolved problems as "laboratory material" for our spiritual growth.

Key Texts: Judges 3:1–3 | Romans 15:4 | Galatians 6:2 | Luke 10:37

In This Episode:

Using the Philistines and Canaanites left in the Promised Land as an illustration, Elder Frazee addresses a universal temptation: blaming our predecessors for the problems we face. Whether in the home, church, institution, or workplace, we all encounter "giants" that previous generations did not slay.

Rather than criticize, we are called to ask one question: "How can we help lift the load?" Drawing from examples like Caleb conquering Hebron, the Good Samaritan, and Jesus feeding the five thousand, Elder Frazee shows that every difficulty is a call to prayer—and an invitation to share in Christ's ministry of turning failures into victories.

Topics Covered: — Why God leaves problems for succeeding generations — Learning from predecessors without dwelling on their mistakes — The Skodsborg sanitarium crisis and the spirit of burden-bearing — Being willing to be interrupted like Jesus — Testimonies from the congregation

Closing Hymn: "My Savior First of All" — Fanny Crosby