David Shows Mercy
Understand how David trusted God during a difficult moment
Learn about showing mercy to others
Recognize that God protects us even when we feel afraid
“When Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, 'David is in the wilderness of Engedi.' Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel and went to seek David and his men on the Rocks of the Wild Goats.”
— 1 Samuel 24:1-3 (WEB)Shows God's protection and David's trust during a challenging time
Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Last time, we learned about trusting God when we're afraid. Today, we'll see how David trusted God in a very scary situation.
Today's story is about David hiding in a cave from King Saul, who wanted to hurt him. Even though Saul came right into the cave, God kept David safe!
Create a simple cave using a blanket and have children act out the story, showing how David could have hurt Saul but chose not to
Simpler: Use stuffed animals to act out the story
Challenge: Have children create a short dramatic scene about showing mercy
Review the main points of trusting God and showing mercy
Dear God, help us to trust You and be kind to others, just like David was.
Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll learn how David showed the piece of Saul's robe to prove he meant no harm
“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 Says: Play a version of Simon Says where children only move when the leader says 'Shepherd Says', helping memorize the verse through movement
This lesson focuses on trusting God during difficult times and showing mercy
Children might find it hard to understand complex emotions of mercy and forgiveness
Signs of empathy and understanding of God's protection