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An Unlikely Friendship

David and Jonathan's Friendship

Day 66of 180
Week 14of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how David and Jonathan became friends

2

Recognize that true friendship crosses social boundaries

3

Learn that God values friendship

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Samuel 18:1

“The soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.”

— 1 Samuel 18:1 (WEB)

Shows deep friendship that goes beyond social status

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Heart cutouts
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Printables Library friendship worksheet
  • Crown and armor paper cutouts
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, today we're learning about two very special friends in the Bible!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about trusting God's promises last time?
2Teaching (8 min)

David was a shepherd boy, and Jonathan was a prince. Even though they were very different, they became best friends.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jonathan loved David like a brother
  • They promised to be friends forever
  • Their friendship was a gift from God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a good friend?
  • How can we be kind to our friends?
3Activity: Friendship Treasure Map (10 min)
storytelling

Create a friendship map showing how David and Jonathan's friendship grew

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a map with pictures of David and Jonathan
  2. Color the path between them
  3. Draw hearts to show their love for each other
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps draw map

Challenge: Write simple sentences about friendship

4Closing (3 min)

Review main points about friendship

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who were our special friends today?
  • How did Jonathan show he loved David?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for giving us friends who love us.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how Jonathan gave David a special gift

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 17:17

“A friend loves at all times.”

— Proverbs 17:17 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Friendship Heart Chain: Children create paper heart chain, writing one way to be a good friend on each heart

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

David and Jonathan's friendship was unusual because of their different social positions

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language
  • Encourage children to share about their own friendships
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding deep friendship concepts

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to describe kindness and friendship

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Make friendship bracelets
  • Act out the story of David and Jonathan
  • Draw pictures of friends helping each other

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