God has a special plan for Israel. This plan set them apart from the nations around them. They were to be a unique people, pointing to the true and living God and living their life for Him. However, like so many times people do, they looked at the people around them and decided they would rather blend in than stand out.
Key Themes:
Memory Verse
I John 5:3a
“This is love for God: to obey His commands.” Songs
Books of the Old Testament
The B.I.B.L.E. He’s Got The Whole World in His Hands Hear, O Israel Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus My God is so Big There is a Flag that Flies in the Castle of My Heart Who's the King of the Jungle Story
Begin Class with Songs, Games, Table Activity, or Sharing Time
Open Class in Prayer Introducing the Story Ideas 1. Kings and Queens Show some photos of famous kings and queens. You may share if they were a good ruler or a bad one. Talk about how much power that person has. Discuss what it would be like to be a king or queen. What kind of rules would you make? SAY: In today's story, we are going to learn about Israel's first king. Remember, they didn't have a king like the nations around them because God was their king. 2. Follow God's Voice
Story: In this story, Israelites decide they want a king to lead them. In doing so, they reject God as king. The Israelites are warned of the consequences of having an earthly king but still choose to go their own way. Saul is chosen as Israel's first king, primarily based on his outward appearance. He is reluctant to take up the task but eventually becomes the king. SHOW the power point Samuel Anoints Saul as King or read 1 Samuel 8:1-10:27. EMPHASIZE that:
Visual AidsGod is...
Challenge the children to come up with "God is" statements based on this story such as God is faithful, God is powerful, etc.
Activities
Game: The Kings Challenge
In order to lead Israel, Saul needed to trust God, and demonstrate wisdom and leadership. Create a series of "kings challenges" to demonstrate what it would look like to "train" Saul to become a good king. Here are some ideas: A blindfolded obstacle course (trust), trivia about Bible characters who showed wisdom/trusted God, a puzzle with the memory verse, Bible verse find with verses about trust and wisdom.
Molded in His Image
Supplies: clay or playdough Challenge the kids to make something out of playdough that represents them. (They may make a basketball, or a video game controller, etc.) Read Isaiah 64:8 For older kids, this may be a good time to discuss peer pressure and the power of influence. Who do they look up to? Who are they modeling? Who or what is "king" of their life. Who is "molding" or has influence over their life?
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