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David and Goliath: I Samuel 17: 1-58

9/22/2022

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David And Goliath (Presentation (16:9)) by Jennifer Tolbert
This is the story of how God helped a young shepherd boy defeat a giant named Goliath. 

Key Concepts:
1. All things are possible though God's strength. 
2. We can have courage when we are fighting on God's side. 
3. God uses small things to prepare his people for big things. 

Memory Verse

​"The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." I Samuel 16:7

Songs

Old Testament Books
Do Lord
He's The King
Lord, My Desire
There Is A Flag
Only a Little Boy David
Three Kings of Israel

Story


Begin Class with Songs, Games, Table Activity, or Sharing Time
 
Open Class in Prayer

Introducing the Story Ideas
1. Measure Up-Create a large cut out or yard stick to demonstrate Goliath's height. (Reference: https://www.goliathsspear.com/how-tall-was-goliath/). Let the kids take turns measuring how tall they would be next to Goliath. 

2. Take Aim: Create a simple target game using Solo cups and a ping pong ball. Let the children test their aim. Discuss how difficult it would be to kill a giant with a sling. 

3. Scavenger Hunt Puzzle from Oriental Trading


Story: Last week, we learned how God chose his new king, David. Today we are going to discuss how David showed himself to be a true hero. His faith in God gave him the courage to stand up to a giant when even Israel's mightiest warriors were shaking in their sandals. 
 
READ I Samuel 17:1-58 in your Bible or tell the story of how God helped David defeat Goliath. 
EMPHASIZE that:
  • Sometimes sin can feel like a giant to us. God is with us when we face our own giants-temptation, challenges, obstacles and persecution. 
  • God can use the humblest servant to do mighty things. 
  • David was confident he was prepared to face the giant because he had already faced a lion and a bear. God is always preparing us for work in his kingdom. 
Visual Aid Resources
​Virtual Storybook-No Sound
Printable Storybook from Trueway Kids
david_and_goliath.pdf
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File Type: pdf
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Review Questions

  1. Who was the giant that made fun of God and the Israelite army? Goliath
  2. Who killed Goliath? David
  3. How did David kill Goliath? He used his sling to hit Goliath on the forehead with a small stone.
  4. How was a boy able to kill a giant? He trusted in the Lord

God is...

Challenge the children to come up with "God is" statements based on this story such as God is faithful, God is powerful, etc. 

Activity Ideas

David and Goliath Ornament from Oriental Trading
David and Goliath Scavenger Hunt Puzzle Game from Oriental Trading
Fleece Bag from Trueway Kids
Inspire the Mom David and Goliath Craft Kit (story wheel, color your own puzzle, memory verse craft and sheep)

Resources & References

Trueway Kids
Mission Bible Class
The Beginner's Bible David and Goliath Video
Slapstick Theatre David & Goliath Video
David & Goliath Video
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