David and Jonathan's Friendship
Understand what true friendship looks like
Recognize how Jonathan showed love to David
Learn about putting others first
“Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul. Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him, and gave it to David, with his clothing, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his belt.”
— 1 Samuel 18:3-4 (WEB)Demonstrates sacrificial friendship and putting someone else's needs before your own
In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn about a special friendship between David and Jonathan!
Jonathan showed David true friendship by giving him his royal robe and weapons. This was a big deal because Jonathan was a prince who could have been the next king!
Create a friendship bracelet to remember how Jonathan loved David
Simpler: Parent helps with braiding
Challenge: Child braids independently
Recap the lesson about friendship
Dear God, help me be a good friend like Jonathan
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how Jonathan warned David about danger
“A friend loves at all times.”
— Proverbs 17:17 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Friendship Heart Hop: Write memory verse words on heart cutouts, scatter on floor, have child hop and read each word
Jonathan's actions were extraordinary - giving away royal privileges shows true friendship
Young children may struggle with abstract concepts of selfless love
Child's ability to describe friendship beyond 'playing together'