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Looking for Lost Donkeys

Israel Wants a King

Day 153of 180
Week 31of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God has a special plan for people's lives

2

Learn about Saul's first encounter with Samuel

3

Develop curiosity about how God guides His people

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Samuel 9:1-10

“Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a mighty man of power.”

— 1 Samuel 9:1-10 (WEB)

Introduces Saul and shows God's providential guidance

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • World English Bible
  • Donkey picture
  • Paper and crayons
  • Small basket or container
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, today we're going on a donkey-finding adventure!

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what we learned about kings yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Saul was looking for his father's lost donkeys when something amazing happened!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Saul was a tall, handsome young man
  • He was searching everywhere for lost donkeys
  • God was planning something special for Saul
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Have you ever lost something important?
  • How do you think Saul felt looking for the donkeys?
3Activity: Lost Donkey Hunt (10 min)
storytelling

Hide paper donkeys around the room for child to find

📝 Instructions:
  1. Cut out paper donkeys
  2. Hide donkeys in easy-to-find places
  3. Have child search and collect donkeys
  4. Count donkeys found
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Fewer donkeys, more obvious hiding spots

Challenge: More donkeys, trickier hiding places

4Closing (3 min)

God has a special plan for everyone, just like He did for Saul!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was Saul looking for?
  • Who did Saul meet while searching?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us listen to Your voice like Saul did.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how Samuel anointed Saul as the first king!

💎 Memory Verse

1 Samuel 3:10

“Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”

— 1 Samuel 3:10 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Listen and Repeat Game: Create hand motions for each word, have child repeat while doing motions

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson shows God's providential guidance in Saul's life

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use dramatic storytelling to keep child engaged
  • Encourage imagination about searching for lost items
🤔 Common Struggles:

Keeping focus during narrative sections

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of God's guidance

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of Saul searching for donkeys
  • Act out the story with parent as Samuel

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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