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The Arrow Signal

David and Jonathan's Friendship

Day 69of 180
Week 14of 36
25Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand how Jonathan warned David about danger

2

Recognize the importance of true friendship

3

Learn about loyalty and protection

1 Samuel 20:35-42

So Jonathan made a covenant with David, saying, 'May Yahweh be between me and you, and between my offspring and your offspring, forever.'

1 Samuel 20:35-42 (WEB)

Demonstrates deep friendship and commitment

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bow and arrow pictures
  • Heart cutouts
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • World English Bible
  • Colored paper
  • Scissors

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll discover how a true friend protects another friend!

💭 Review Question: What special gift did Jonathan give David in our last lesson?
2Teaching (8 min)

Jonathan and David had a special friendship. When King Saul wanted to hurt David, Jonathan used a secret arrow signal to warn him.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Friends protect each other
  • Sometimes friends need help staying safe
  • God gives us friends to support us
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can we be a good friend?
  • What does a true friend do?
3Activity: Secret Signal Arrow Game (10 min)
game

Children learn about communication and friendship through a safe arrow signaling game

📝 Instructions:
  1. Create paper 'arrows'
  2. Set up a safe 'signal area'
  3. Practice gentle arrow throwing
  4. Discuss how Jonathan used arrows to communicate
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use soft foam arrows

Challenge: Create a story-based signaling challenge

4Closing (3 min)

Review the story of Jonathan's friendship with David

📝 Review Questions:
  • How did Jonathan help David?
  • What does a true friend do?
🙏 Prayer:

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

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about what makes a true friend!

Proverbs 17:17

A friend loves at all times.

Proverbs 17:17 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Arrow Heart Memorization Game: Write each word of the verse on a heart-shaped paper. Children shoot paper 'arrows' to collect words and arrange the verse

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Jonathan risked his own safety to protect David, showing extraordinary friendship

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language
  • Emphasize friendship, not danger
  • Encourage empathy and kindness
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find the historical context challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding of friendship concepts, empathy

Extension Activities

  • Create a friendship bracelet
  • Draw a picture of Jonathan and David
  • Act out the story using BibleMouse costume props

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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