GIANTS IN SCRIPTURE

What the Bible Actually Says About the Nephilim

TRUTH CARRIERS EDUCATION SYSTEM
Supernatural/End Times Series - Teen & Adult Level

ABOUT THIS WORKBOOK

This workbook examines what Scripture teaches about giants (Nephilim, Anakim, Rephaim) and explores historical evidence. Our approach prioritizes biblical text over speculation, distinguishing documented Scripture from disputed archaeological claims.

Core Thesis: Scripture clearly teaches giants existed. The spiritual lesson—that Yahuah defeats the enemies of His people—matters more than proving archaeological claims.

What You Will Learn:

The Hebrew meaning and biblical context of "Nephilim"
Giant clans in Canaan and their defeat by Israel
Goliath and the Philistine giants - verified biblical record
How to evaluate the Book of Enoch (influential but non-canonical)
Honest assessment of archaeological claims
The spiritual application: faith defeats giants

Audience: Teens (14+) and Adults

Study Time: 8 lessons, approximately 45-60 minutes each

HOW TO USE THIS WORKBOOK - The 6Rs Learning Method

This workbook uses the 6Rs Learning Method to help you truly master the material, not just read through it:

RECEIVE - Read the teaching content carefully and prayerfully
REFLECT - Think deeply about what you've learned through discussion questions
RECALL - Test your memory by writing key concepts without looking
RECITE - Speak Scripture memory verses aloud using the 5-day schedule
REVIEW - Use the Spaced Review Tracker to revisit lessons at optimal intervals
RESPOND - Apply what you've learned through the Teach-back Challenge and action steps

Why This Works: Research shows we remember only 10% of what we read, but up to 90% of what we teach to others. The 6Rs method transforms passive reading into active learning that sticks!

Lesson 1: The Nephilim - Genesis 6:1-4
Lesson 2: Giants in Canaan - The Spies' Report
Lesson 3: Giant Clans of the Promised Land
Lesson 4: Goliath and the Philistine Giants
Lesson 5: The Book of Enoch - Context and Cautions
Lesson 6: Global Giant Legends
Lesson 7: Archaeological Claims (Evaluated Honestly)
Lesson 8: Spiritual Application - Faith Defeats Giants

KEY HEBREW TERMS

Term	Pronunciation	Meaning
נְפִילִים (Nephilim)	neh-fee-LEEM	"Fallen ones" - from root "naphal" (to fall)
גִּבּוֹר (Gibbor)	gib-BOR	"Mighty one" - warrior, hero
רְפָאִים (Rephaim)	reh-fah-EEM	Ancient giant race, also means "shades" (dead)
עֲנָקִים (Anakim)	ah-nah-KEEM	"Long-necked ones" - giant clan from Anak
בְּנֵי הָאֱלֹהִים (Bene ha-Elohim)	beh-NAY hah-eh-lo-HEEM	"Sons of God" - heavenly beings

Reference: Giant Groups in Scripture

Group	Location	Scripture	Description
Nephilim	Pre-Flood Earth	Genesis 6:4	"Mighty men of old, men of renown"
Anakim	Canaan (Hebron)	Numbers 13:33	Descendants of Anak; terrified the spies
Rephaim	East of Jordan	Deuteronomy 3:11	Ancient tall race; Og was last king
Emim	Moab	Deuteronomy 2:10-11	"Like the Anakim" - feared by Moabites
Zamzummim	Ammon	Deuteronomy 2:20	Also called Zuzim (Genesis 14:5)
Philistine Giants	Gaza, Gath, Ashdod	2 Samuel 21	Goliath and his brothers

LESSON 1: THE NEPHILIM - GENESIS 6:1-4

Scripture Reading

Genesis 6:1-4
"When human beings began to increase in number on the earth and daughters were born to them, the sons of Elohim saw that the daughters of humans were beautiful, and they married any of them they chose. Then Yahuah said, 'My Spirit will not contend with humans forever, for they are mortal; their days will be a hundred and twenty years.' The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of Elohim went to the daughters of humans and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of renown."

Core Teaching

The Hebrew Word "Nephilim"

The Hebrew word נְפִילִים (Nephilim) comes from the root "naphal" meaning "to fall." This gives us two possible meanings:

"Fallen ones" - those who fell from grace
"Those who cause others to fall" - tyrants, oppressors

The word implies powerful warriors or giants who dominated early humanity.

Three Main Interpretations of "Sons of Elohim"

View	"Sons of Elohim" =	Proponents
Fallen Angel View	Angels who left their proper domain and mated with humans	Book of Enoch, Justin Martyr, Josephus, early Jewish sources
Sethite View	Godly descendants of Seth marrying ungodly Cainite women	Augustine, many modern evangelicals
Ruler/Tyrant View	Powerful kings/elites claiming divine status	Some modern scholars

Key Phrase: "Also Afterward"

Important Observation:

Scripture says the Nephilim were on earth "in those days—and also afterward." This indicates giants existed both before AND after the Flood. Numbers 13:33 confirms this, using the same Hebrew word "Nephilim" to describe the giants in Canaan.

What Scripture Tells Us Clearly

The Nephilim were on the earth before the Flood
They were associated with the "sons of Elohim" and "daughters of men"
They were "heroes of old, men of renown" (famous, powerful)
They continued "afterward" (post-Flood)
The context is the corruption that led to the Flood judgment

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The Hebrew word Nephilim means "" ones.

2. The Nephilim were on earth "in those days—and also ."

3. The Sethite view says "sons of Elohim" were descendants of .

4. The fallen angel view says "sons of Elohim" were mating with humans.

5. Martyr was an early church father who supported the fallen angel view.

6. The Nephilim were called "heroes of old, men of ."

True or False

Check the box if the statement is TRUE. Leave unchecked if FALSE.

1. The word "Nephilim" comes from the Hebrew root meaning "to fly."

2. Genesis 6:4 indicates the Nephilim existed only before the Flood.

3. Augustine supported the Sethite interpretation of "sons of Elohim."

4. The Nephilim are described as weak and insignificant in Scripture.

Discussion Questions

1. Which interpretation of "sons of Elohim" makes the most sense of the text? Why?

2. Why does Scripture call them "heroes of old, men of renown"? What does this tell us about their reputation?

3. What does "also afterward" tell us about giants appearing post-Flood?

Scripture Memory

Genesis 6:4 - "The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of Elohim went to the daughters of humans and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of renown."

📖 SCRIPTURE MEMORY: Genesis 6:4

"The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of Elohim went to the daughters of humans and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of renown."

Day 1: Read aloud 5x Day 2: Write from memory Day 3: Recite to someone Day 4: Review while walking Day 5: Teach the verse to another

📝 RECALL EXERCISE

Close this workbook. Write from memory:

What does "Nephilim" mean in Hebrew?
What are the three main interpretations of "sons of Elohim"?
What phrase tells us giants existed after the Flood?

🗣 TEACH-BACK CHALLENGE

Explain to a family member or friend: Who were the Nephilim according to Genesis 6, and what evidence suggests they continued after the Flood?

Person I taught: Date:

🎯 APPLICATION STEP

This week, I will:

Read Genesis 6:1-8 in full context
Look up the Hebrew word "naphal" (to fall) in a concordance
Compare what I learned with Numbers 13:33

LESSON 3: GIANT CLANS OF THE PROMISED LAND

Scripture Reading

Deuteronomy 2:10-11, 20-21
"(The Emim used to live there—a people strong and numerous, and as tall as the Anakim. Like the Anakim, they too were considered Rephaim, but the Moabites called them Emim... That too was considered a land of the Rephaim, who used to live there; but the Ammonites called them Zamzummim. They were a people strong and numerous, and as tall as the Anakim. Yahuah destroyed them from before the Ammonites, who drove them out and settled in their place.)"

Core Teaching

The Giant Clans

Scripture describes multiple giant groups in and around Canaan:

Group	Location	Description
Anakim	Canaan (Hebron area)	Descendants of Anak; terrified the Israelite spies
Rephaim	East of Jordan (Bashan)	Ancient tall race; Og was their last king
Emim	Moab	"Like the Anakim" - feared by Moabites
Zamzummim	Ammon	Also called Zuzim; destroyed by Yahuah
Amorites	Throughout Canaan	Described as tall as cedars (Amos 2:9)

Og King of Bashan

Deuteronomy 3:11
"For only Og king of Bashan was left of the remnant of the Rephaim. Behold, his bedstead was a bedstead of iron; is it not in Rabbah of the children of Ammon? Nine cubits was the length thereof, and four cubits the breadth of it, after the cubit of a man."

Og's Bed Dimensions

Measurement	Biblical (Cubits)	Modern (18" cubit)
Length	9 cubits	~13.5 feet (4.1 meters)
Width	4 cubits	~6 feet (1.8 meters)

Key Point:

Og is described as "the last of the remnant of the Rephaim." His iron bed was apparently kept as a trophy in Rabbah, demonstrating its historical reality to ancient readers.

The Amorites Described

Amos 2:9
"Yet it was I who destroyed the Amorite before them, whose height was like the height of cedars and who was as strong as oaks; I destroyed his fruit above and his roots beneath."

While poetic, this description indicates the Amorites were known for extraordinary stature.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The Rephaim lived of Jordan.

2. The Emim lived in .

3. Og's bed was cubits long.

4. That equals approximately feet.

5. Og was the last of the .

6. Og's bed was made of .

True or False

1. The Zamzummim are also called Zuzim in Scripture.

2. Og's bed was kept in Jerusalem as a memorial.

3. The Emim were described as "like the Anakim" in size.

4. Amos describes the Amorites as tall as cedars.

Discussion Questions

1. Why do you think Scripture provides the exact dimensions of Og's bed? What does this detail tell us?

2. What is the significance of Og being called "the last of the remnant of the Rephaim"?

Scripture Memory

Deuteronomy 3:11 - "For only Og king of Bashan was left of the remnant of the Rephaim."

📖 SCRIPTURE MEMORY: Deuteronomy 3:11

"For only Og king of Bashan was left of the remnant of the Rephaim. Behold, his bedstead was a bedstead of iron; nine cubits was the length thereof, and four cubits the breadth of it."

Day 1: Read aloud 5x Day 2: Write from memory Day 3: Recite to someone Day 4: Review while walking Day 5: Teach the verse to another

📝 RECALL EXERCISE

Close this workbook. Write from memory:

Name four giant clans from Scripture
What were the dimensions of Og's bed in cubits? In feet?
Where was Og's bed kept as a trophy?

🗣 TEACH-BACK CHALLENGE

Explain to someone: What were the different giant clans in the Promised Land, and what happened to them?

Person I taught: Date:

🎯 APPLICATION STEP

This week, I will:

Read Deuteronomy 2-3 to see the giant clans in context
Calculate 9 cubits in my own measurement system
Look up Amos 2:9 and meditate on Yahuah's power over giants

LESSON 4: GOLIATH AND THE PHILISTINE GIANTS

Scripture Reading

1 Samuel 17:4-7
"A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. His height was six cubits and a span. He had a bronze helmet on his head and wore a coat of scale armor of bronze weighing five thousand shekels; on his legs he wore bronze greaves, and a bronze javelin was slung on his back. His spear shaft was like a weaver's rod, and its iron point weighed six hundred shekels. His shield bearer went ahead of him."

Core Teaching

Goliath's Height - Manuscript Variation

Source	Measurement	Modern Equivalent
Hebrew (Masoretic Text)	6 cubits and a span	~9 feet 9 inches (2.97 m)
Greek (Septuagint)	4 cubits and a span	~6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m)

Note: Manuscript variation exists. Either way, Goliath was extraordinarily large.

Goliath's Armor and Weapons

Item	Biblical Weight	Modern Equivalent
Coat of mail	5,000 shekels	~125 pounds (57 kg)
Spear point	600 shekels	~15 pounds (6.8 kg)
Spear shaft	"Like a weaver's beam"	Very thick and heavy

Other Philistine Giants (2 Samuel 21:15-22)

Scripture records four additional giants killed by David's mighty men:

Ishbi-Benob - His spear weighed 300 shekels (1/2 of Goliath's spear point)
Saph (Sippai) - Also of the Rephaim
Lahmi - Brother of Goliath (1 Chronicles 20:5)
Unnamed giant - Had 6 fingers and 6 toes on each hand and foot (polydactyly)

Genetic Pattern:

The giant with 24 fingers and toes (6 on each extremity) suggests a genetic condition called polydactyly. This appears to have been hereditary in this giant family, possibly indicating a distinct genetic lineage.

David's Victory

1 Samuel 17:45-47
"David said to the Philistine, 'You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of Yahuah of hosts, the Elohim of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day Yahuah will deliver you into my hand, and I'll strike you down and cut off your head... All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that Yahuah saves; for the battle is Yahuah's, and He will give all of you into our hands.'"

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. Goliath was cubits and a span tall (Hebrew text).

2. His coat of mail weighed shekels.

3. Goliath's brother's name was .

4. One giant had fingers on each hand.

5. These giants were descendants of (the Rephaim).

6. David said "the is Yahuah's."

True or False

1. Goliath's armor weighed about 125 pounds.

2. Goliath was the only giant in the Philistine army.

3. David killed Goliath with a sword.

4. The Hebrew and Greek texts agree exactly on Goliath's height.

Discussion Questions

1. What made David different from the rest of Israel's army in facing Goliath?

2. David said "the battle is Yahuah's." How does this apply to the "giants" we face today?

Scripture Memory

1 Samuel 17:47 - "All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that Yahuah saves; for the battle is Yahuah's."

📖 SCRIPTURE MEMORY: 1 Samuel 17:47

"All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that Yahuah saves; for the battle is Yahuah's, and He will give all of you into our hands."

Day 1: Read aloud 5x Day 2: Write from memory Day 3: Recite to someone Day 4: Review while walking Day 5: Teach the verse to another

📝 RECALL EXERCISE

Close this workbook. Write from memory:

What was Goliath's height according to the Hebrew text?
Name three other Philistine giants from 2 Samuel 21
What genetic condition did one of the giants have?

🗣 TEACH-BACK CHALLENGE

Explain to someone: How did David defeat Goliath, and what spiritual lesson does this teach about facing "giants" in our lives?

Person I taught: Date:

🎯 APPLICATION STEP

This week, I will:

Read 1 Samuel 17 in full
Memorize David's declaration: "The battle is Yahuah's"
Identify a current challenge and declare Yahuah's sovereignty over it

LESSON 5: THE BOOK OF ENOCH - CONTEXT AND CAUTIONS

Introduction

Important Distinction:

The Book of Enoch is NOT part of the biblical canon accepted by most Christians and Jews. We study it for historical context, not as inspired Scripture. Build doctrine on the Bible, not on extra-biblical books.

Core Teaching

Basic Information

Aspect	Details
Type	Jewish apocalyptic literature
Date Written	300-100 BCE (scholarly consensus)
Found	Among the Dead Sea Scrolls (Aramaic fragments)
Canon Status	Included in Ethiopian Orthodox Bible; rejected by most others

Enoch's Giant Narrative

The Book of Enoch describes:

The Watchers - 200 angels who descended to Mount Hermon
They took human wives and produced giant offspring
They taught forbidden knowledge (weapons, cosmetics, astrology)
Giants grew to enormous size (claimed 300 cubits = ~450 feet!)
Giants devoured humanity's food, then humans themselves
The Flood came as judgment; giants' spirits became demons

New Testament Connections

Jude 1:14-15
"Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied about them: 'See, Yahuah is coming with thousands upon thousands of his holy ones to judge everyone...'"

This passage directly quotes 1 Enoch 1:9.

Jude 1:6
"And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their proper dwelling—these he has kept in darkness, bound with everlasting chains for judgment on the great Day."

This echoes the "Watcher" imprisonment concept in Enoch.

Why Enoch Is NOT Canon

Non-apostolic origin - Not written by prophets or apostles
Doctrinal issues - Excessive angelology, detailed speculation
Contradicts Scripture - 300-cubit giants (impossible; even Og was ~13 feet)
Pseudepigraphal - Falsely attributed to Enoch

How to Approach Enoch

Balanced Approach:

Useful for understanding 1st-century Jewish thought
Explains why Jude/Peter reference certain concepts
Some truth mixed with embellishment
Do NOT build doctrine on it
Scripture is sufficient - we don't need Enoch to understand giants

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The Book of Enoch claims giants were cubits tall.

2. The fallen angels are called "" in Enoch.

3. 1:14-15 directly quotes from 1 Enoch.

4. The Book of Enoch is included in the Orthodox Bible.

5. Enoch was likely written between and 100 BCE.

True or False

1. The Book of Enoch is part of the Protestant Bible.

2. Jude quotes directly from the Book of Enoch.

3. Fragments of Enoch were found among the Dead Sea Scrolls.

4. We should build our doctrine about giants on the Book of Enoch.

Discussion Questions

1. Why do you think the early church did not include Enoch in the biblical canon?

2. How should we approach extra-biblical sources - completely reject them or use them carefully?

Scripture Memory

2 Timothy 3:16 - "All Scripture is breathed out by Elohim and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness."

📖 SCRIPTURE MEMORY: 2 Timothy 3:16

"All Scripture is breathed out by Elohim and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness."

Day 1: Read aloud 5x Day 2: Write from memory Day 3: Recite to someone Day 4: Review while walking Day 5: Teach the verse to another

📝 RECALL EXERCISE

Close this workbook. Write from memory:

When was the Book of Enoch likely written?
Which New Testament book directly quotes from Enoch?
What are two reasons Enoch is not considered canonical?

🗣 TEACH-BACK CHALLENGE

Explain to someone: What is the Book of Enoch, why is it interesting for context, and why should we NOT build doctrine on it?

Person I taught: Date:

🎯 APPLICATION STEP

This week, I will:

Read Jude 1:6 and 1:14-15 in context
Practice discernment: evaluate one extra-biblical claim using Scripture
Reaffirm: "Scripture alone is my authority for doctrine"

LESSON 6: GLOBAL GIANT LEGENDS

Introduction

Giant legends appear in nearly ALL cultures worldwide. This is remarkable when we consider that many of these cultures developed independently, with no known contact with each other or with Hebrew tradition.

Core Teaching

Giant Legends Around the World

Culture	Giant Legend	Key Details
Greek/Roman	Titans & Cyclopes	Giants who warred against the gods; one-eyed giants
Native American (Paiute)	Si-Te-Cah	Red-haired cannibal giants; Lovelock Cave legend
Mesopotamian	Gilgamesh & Humbaba	Gilgamesh was 2/3 divine; Humbaba was a giant guardian
South American (Inca)	Viracocha's Giants	Giants who built megalithic structures
Norse	Jotnar (Jotunn)	Frost giants; cosmic beings who oppose the gods
European Folklore	Various tales	Jack the Giant Killer; Fomorians (Ireland)
Hindu	Asuras & Daityas	Giant races who battle the gods
Pacific Islands	Menehune (Hawaii)	Ancient builders (sometimes described as giants)

Common Elements Across Cultures

Enormous size - Usually far exceeding normal humans
Ancient times - Always in the distant past, pre-history
Often chaos-bringers - War, destruction, cannibalism
Sometimes builders - Credited with megalithic construction
Defeated by gods/heroes - Eventually overcome
Cannibalistic tendencies - Eating humans common in legends

The Question of Origin

Key Question:

If giants were only in Hebrew imagination, why do unconnected cultures worldwide share remarkably similar legends?

Possible Explanations

Explanation	Description
Common Memory	All cultures descended from Noah's family, preserving memory of pre-Flood giants
Megafauna Fossils	Discovery of dinosaur/mammoth bones interpreted as giant humans
Exaggerated History	Tales of tall individuals grew over time
Universal Mythology	Human tendency to imagine larger-than-life figures

From a biblical perspective, the "common memory" explanation makes the most sense - all peoples descended from Noah's sons would carry knowledge of the pre-Flood world, including the Nephilim.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. Giant legends appear in nearly cultures worldwide.

2. Greek mythology includes the (giant gods who warred against Zeus).

3. Norse mythology calls giants .

4. The Paiute legend describes -haired cannibal giants.

5. Common elements include enormous size and being defeated by .

True or False

1. Giant legends exist only in Middle Eastern cultures.

2. Many giant legends describe the giants as cannibalistic.

3. The Titans in Greek mythology were ordinary-sized beings.

4. Giant legends typically place giants in ancient/prehistoric times.

Discussion Questions

1. Why do you think so many cultures have similar giant legends if they developed independently?

2. How does the biblical account of all humanity descending from Noah explain the universal giant legends?

📖 SCRIPTURE MEMORY: Genesis 10:32

"These are the clans of Noah's sons, according to their lines of descent, within their nations. From these the nations spread out over the earth after the flood."

Day 1: Read aloud 5x Day 2: Write from memory Day 3: Recite to someone Day 4: Review while walking Day 5: Teach the verse to another

📝 RECALL EXERCISE

Close this workbook. Write from memory:

Name three cultures with giant legends (besides Hebrew)
What are the common elements across global giant legends?
Why do all cultures share similar giant stories (biblical explanation)?

🗣 TEACH-BACK CHALLENGE

Explain to someone: Why do cultures around the world - from Greek to Native American to Norse - all have similar giant legends?

Person I taught: Date:

🎯 APPLICATION STEP

This week, I will:

Research one giant legend from a non-biblical culture
Discuss with someone how all nations descending from Noah explains shared memories
Read Genesis 10 (the Table of Nations)

LESSON 7: ARCHAEOLOGICAL CLAIMS (EVALUATED HONESTLY)

Introduction

Honesty Matters:

As followers of truth, we must be honest about what is documented versus what is speculation or hoax. Our faith in Scripture does not depend on archaeological "proof." We believe Scripture because it is Yahuah's Word, not because archaeology confirms it.

Core Teaching

Historical Newspaper Reports

Pre-1950 newspapers occasionally reported giant skeleton discoveries:

New York Times (1902) - Giant skeletons in New Mexico
Toledo Gazette - Ohio mound giants (8-9 feet)
Wisconsin (1912) - 18 large skeletons reported

The Problem with These Reports

Many were later proven to be hoaxes or misidentifications
Sensationalized journalism was common in that era
No physical specimens survive for verification
NO verified giant skeletons exist in ANY museum worldwide

The "Smithsonian Suppression" Claim

CONFIRMED HOAX:

The claim that the "Supreme Court ruled in 2014 that the Smithsonian must release giant skeleton evidence" is a HOAX. This story originated on a satire website (World News Daily Report). There was no such court case. Do not share this false information.

Verified Science: Human Size Limits

Topic	Verified Fact
Tallest Verified Human	Robert Wadlow - 8 ft 11 in (2.72 m)
Cause	Pituitary gigantism (excess growth hormone)
Physical Limits	Human biology fails beyond ~9 ft (square-cube law)
Wadlow's Death	Age 22 - leg braces caused infection, mobility problems

Paracas Skulls (Peru)

Claim: Elongated skulls prove alien/giant hybrid origins
Reality: DNA shows human origins with Eurasian/Middle Eastern markers
Cause: Intentional cranial binding (cultural practice), not genetics
Conclusion: Fascinating, but not evidence of non-human giants

Honest Assessment

Our Position:

Scripture clearly teaches giants existed
Archaeological "proof" remains unverified
We don't need archaeology to believe Scripture
Be discerning: Don't share hoaxes; don't dismiss Scripture
Our faith rests on Yahuah's Word, not man's discoveries

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The tallest verified human was Robert at 8 ft 11 in.

2. The "Smithsonian admission" story is a confirmed .

3. No verified giant skeletons exist in any worldwide.

4. Paracas skull elongation came from cranial , not genetics.

5. We don't need to believe Scripture.

True or False

1. The Supreme Court ruled that the Smithsonian must release giant skeleton evidence.

2. Robert Wadlow was the tallest verified human in recorded history.

3. Paracas skulls prove that aliens visited ancient Peru.

4. Many old newspaper reports of giant skeletons were later proven to be hoaxes.

Discussion Questions

1. Why is it important to verify claims before sharing them, even if they seem to support our beliefs?

2. How should we respond when people demand archaeological "proof" of biblical giants?

Scripture Memory

Hebrews 11:1 - "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."

📖 SCRIPTURE MEMORY: Hebrews 11:1

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."

Day 1: Read aloud 5x Day 2: Write from memory Day 3: Recite to someone Day 4: Review while walking Day 5: Teach the verse to another

📝 RECALL EXERCISE

Close this workbook. Write from memory:

Who was the tallest verified human in history?
What is the "Smithsonian suppression" claim and why is it false?
What caused the elongated Paracas skulls?

🗣 TEACH-BACK CHALLENGE

Explain to someone: Why is it important to be honest about archaeological claims, and why does our faith NOT depend on proving giants archaeologically?

Person I taught: Date:

🎯 APPLICATION STEP

This week, I will:

Fact-check one viral "giant skeleton" claim before sharing
Affirm: "I believe Scripture because it is Yahuah's Word, not because of archaeology"
Practice discernment when encountering sensational claims online

LESSON 8: SPIRITUAL APPLICATION - FAITH DEFEATS GIANTS

Scripture Reading

1 Samuel 17:45-47
"David said to the Philistine, 'You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of Yahuah of hosts, the Elohim of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day Yahuah will deliver you into my hand, and I'll strike you down and cut off your head. This very day I will give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds and the wild animals, and the whole world will know that there is an Elohim in Israel. All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that Yahuah saves; for the battle is Yahuah's, and He will give all of you into our hands.'"

Core Teaching

The Pattern: Giants Defeated by Faith

Throughout Scripture, giants represent enemies of Yahuah's people—and they are ALWAYS defeated by faith:

Giant Enemy	Initial Fear	Victory Through Faith
Anakim in Canaan	Spies terrified; saw themselves as grasshoppers	Joshua and Caleb conquered them (Joshua 11:21-22)
Og of Bashan	Last of the Rephaim; ruled from fortified cities	Defeated by Israel (Deuteronomy 3:1-11)
Goliath	Israel's army paralyzed with fear for 40 days	Defeated by a shepherd boy with a sling
Philistine giants	Terrorized Israel's warriors	Killed by David's mighty men (2 Samuel 21)

What Giants Represent

In our lives, "giants" represent:

Overwhelming obstacles - Problems that seem impossible to overcome
Enemies of our faith - Spiritual attacks, persecution, doubt
Fear that paralyzes - When we focus on the problem instead of Yahuah
Seemingly impossible situations - Health, finances, relationships

The Difference: Spies vs. Caleb/Joshua

Ten Spies (Fear)	Caleb & Joshua (Faith)
"We seemed like grasshoppers"	"Yahuah is with us"
"They are stronger than us"	"Their protection is gone"
Focused on the giants	Focused on Yahuah's promise
Died in the wilderness	Inherited the land

David's Secret

Why David Won:

He came "in the name of Yahuah of hosts"
He declared "the battle is Yahuah's"
He remembered past victories (lion, bear)
He saw Goliath's defiance as an insult to Elohim, not just Israel
His confidence was in Yahuah's power, not his own strength

The Core Lesson

The size of your giant doesn't matter—the size of your Elohim does.

Scripture Promises

Romans 8:31
"What then shall we say to these things? If Elohim is for us, who can be against us?"

Philippians 4:13
"I can do all things through Messiah who strengthens me."

1 John 4:4
"You are of Elohim, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world."

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. David said "the is Yahuah's."

2. The spies saw themselves as compared to giants.

3. Joshua and had faith to conquer the Anakim.

4. Giants represent enemies of Yahuah's .

5. The size of our matters more than the size of our giant.

6. "If Elohim is for us, can be against us?"

True or False

1. David defeated Goliath because he was a skilled warrior with superior weapons.

2. The ten spies who gave the bad report entered the Promised Land.

3. Caleb and Joshua focused on Yahuah's promise rather than the giants' size.

4. Scripture shows giants always defeat Yahuah's people.

Discussion Questions

1. What "giants" are you facing in your life right now? (Health, finances, relationships, spiritual battles, etc.)

2. Are you seeing yourself as a "grasshopper" or as a child of the Most High? How can you shift your perspective?

3. What past victories can you remember that remind you of Yahuah's faithfulness? (Like David remembered the lion and bear)

Personal Commitment

Write a prayer or commitment regarding the "giants" in your life:

Scripture Memory

Romans 8:31 - "What then shall we say to these things? If Elohim is for us, who can be against us?"

📖 SCRIPTURE MEMORY: Romans 8:31

"What then shall we say to these things? If Elohim is for us, who can be against us?"

Day 1: Read aloud 5x Day 2: Write from memory Day 3: Recite to someone Day 4: Review while walking Day 5: Teach the verse to another

📝 RECALL EXERCISE

Close this workbook. Write from memory:

What is the key difference between fearful spies and Caleb/Joshua?
What "giants" can represent in our spiritual lives?
Why did David win against Goliath?

🗣 TEACH-BACK CHALLENGE

Explain to someone: What does David's victory over Goliath teach us about facing the "giants" (overwhelming problems) in our own lives?

Person I taught: Date:

🎯 APPLICATION STEP

This week, I will:

Identify my biggest "giant" and write Yahuah's promises about it
Declare daily: "The battle is Yahuah's" over this situation
Share my testimony of trusting Yahuah with someone this week

SPACED REVIEW TRACKER

Use this tracker to review lessons at optimal intervals for long-term memory retention.

Lesson	Day 1	Day 3	Day 7	Day 21	Day 60
L1: Nephilim - Genesis 6
L2: Giants in Canaan
L3: Giant Clans
L4: Goliath & Philistine Giants
L5: Book of Enoch
L6: Global Giant Legends
L7: Archaeological Claims
L8: Faith Defeats Giants

ANSWER KEY

LESSON 1: The Nephilim - Genesis 6:1-4

Fill-in-the-Blank:

fallen
afterward
Seth
angels
Justin
renown

True or False:

False (comes from "naphal" = to fall)
False (says "also afterward")
True
False (they were "heroes of old, men of renown")

LESSON 2: Giants in Canaan

Fill-in-the-Blank:

grasshoppers
Anak
Ashdod
Goliath
Nephilim
Caleb

True or False:

False (only 10 of 12)
True
False (some remained in Gaza, Gath, Ashdod)
False (Caleb said they could conquer)

LESSON 3: Giant Clans of the Promised Land

Fill-in-the-Blank:

east
Moab
nine (9)
13.5 (or approximately 13-14)
Rephaim (or "remnant of the Rephaim")
iron

True or False:

True
False (kept in Rabbah)
True
True

LESSON 4: Goliath and the Philistine Giants

Fill-in-the-Blank:

six (6)
5,000
Lahmi
six (6)
Rapha (or the giant/Rephaim)
battle

True or False:

True
False (there were at least 4 more)
False (killed with a sling and stone)
False (Hebrew says 6 cubits; Greek says 4 cubits)

LESSON 5: The Book of Enoch

Fill-in-the-Blank:

300
Watchers
Jude
Ethiopian
300

True or False:

False (not in Protestant or Catholic Bibles)
True (Jude 1:14-15 quotes 1 Enoch 1:9)
True
False (build doctrine on Scripture, not Enoch)

LESSON 6: Global Giant Legends

Fill-in-the-Blank:

all
Titans
Jotnar (or Jotunn)
red
gods/heroes

True or False:

False (appear worldwide)
True
False (Titans were giant gods)
True

LESSON 7: Archaeological Claims

Fill-in-the-Blank:

Wadlow
hoax
museum
binding
archaeology

True or False:

False (confirmed hoax)
True
False (elongation from cranial binding)
True

LESSON 8: Spiritual Application

Fill-in-the-Blank:

battle
grasshoppers
Caleb
people
Elohim (or God/Yahuah)
who

True or False:

False (came in the name of Yahuah)
False (they died in the wilderness)
True
False (giants are always defeated)

GIANTS IN SCRIPTURE

ABOUT THIS WORKBOOK

HOW TO USE THIS WORKBOOK - The 6Rs Learning Method

TABLE OF CONTENTS

KEY HEBREW TERMS

Reference: Giant Groups in Scripture

LESSON 1: THE NEPHILIM - GENESIS 6:1-4

Scripture Reading

Core Teaching

The Hebrew Word "Nephilim"

Three Main Interpretations of "Sons of Elohim"

Key Phrase: "Also Afterward"

What Scripture Tells Us Clearly

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

True or False

Discussion Questions

Scripture Memory

📖 SCRIPTURE MEMORY: Genesis 6:4

📝 RECALL EXERCISE

🗣 TEACH-BACK CHALLENGE

🎯 APPLICATION STEP

LESSON 2: GIANTS IN CANAAN - THE SPIES' REPORT

Scripture Reading

Core Teaching

Same Hebrew Word - Nephilim

The Anakim Connection

The Spies' Fear

Caleb and Joshua's Response

The Anakim Defeated

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

True or False

Discussion Questions

Scripture Memory

📖 SCRIPTURE MEMORY: Numbers 14:9

📝 RECALL EXERCISE

🗣 TEACH-BACK CHALLENGE

🎯 APPLICATION STEP

LESSON 3: GIANT CLANS OF THE PROMISED LAND

Scripture Reading

Core Teaching

The Giant Clans

Og King of Bashan

Og's Bed Dimensions

The Amorites Described

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

True or False

Discussion Questions

Scripture Memory

📖 SCRIPTURE MEMORY: Deuteronomy 3:11

📝 RECALL EXERCISE

🗣 TEACH-BACK CHALLENGE

🎯 APPLICATION STEP

LESSON 4: GOLIATH AND THE PHILISTINE GIANTS

Scripture Reading

Core Teaching

Goliath's Height - Manuscript Variation

Goliath's Armor and Weapons

Other Philistine Giants (2 Samuel 21:15-22)

David's Victory

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

True or False

Discussion Questions

Scripture Memory

📖 SCRIPTURE MEMORY: 1 Samuel 17:47

📝 RECALL EXERCISE

🗣 TEACH-BACK CHALLENGE

🎯 APPLICATION STEP

LESSON 5: THE BOOK OF ENOCH - CONTEXT AND CAUTIONS

Introduction

Core Teaching

Basic Information

Enoch's Giant Narrative

New Testament Connections

Why Enoch Is NOT Canon

How to Approach Enoch

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

True or False

Discussion Questions

Scripture Memory

📖 SCRIPTURE MEMORY: 2 Timothy 3:16