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Running for His Life

David Runs from Saul

Day 71of 180
Week 15of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that David trusted God during difficult times

2

Learn how David showed courage when being chased by King Saul

3

Recognize that God protects His children

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Samuel 21:10-15

“David arose and fled that day from Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.”

— 1 Samuel 21:10-15 (WEB)

Demonstrates David's trust in God during persecution

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Cardboard box or blanket (for 'cave')
  • Shepherd's staff or stick
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 1 Bible
  • Colored markers
  • Paper
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Today's BibleMouse lesson continues our adventure with David! Remember how Jonathan helped David escape?

💭 Review Question: What did Jonathan do to help David last time?
2Teaching (8 min)

David had to run away from King Saul, who wanted to hurt him. Even though Saul was jealous, David trusted God to protect him.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • King Saul was angry with David
  • David had to hide in caves
  • God was always watching over David
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think David felt when running away?
  • What would you do if someone was trying to hurt you?
3Activity: Hide and Trust Game (10 min)
storytelling

Create a 'cave' using a cardboard box or blanket. Children take turns being David, hiding from 'Saul' while learning about trusting God.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Set up the 'cave' in the room
  2. One child plays David, others play Saul's army
  3. David must hide and remember God protects him
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help younger children find hiding spots

Challenge: Add more complex hiding scenarios

4Closing (3 min)

Remember, God was with David even when things were scary!

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who was chasing David?
  • Did David trust God?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us trust You when things are difficult.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about David hiding in caves!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 23:1-3

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.”

— Psalm 23:1-3 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Shepherd's Staff Memory Game: Child holds a staff and takes a step forward for each word remembered

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

David's life was constantly in danger from King Saul's jealousy

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language about fear
  • Emphasize God's protection
  • Make the lesson interactive
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find the concept of being chased scary

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of trusting God in hard times

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of David hiding in a cave
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for David coloring sheets
  • Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection about courage

Ready for Tomorrow?

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