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We Can Worship Too

David Worships God

Day 85of 180
Week 17of 36
25Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that worship is talking to and praising God

2

Learn how David used music to worship God

3

Practice expressing worship through song and prayer

Psalm 95:1-2

Oh come, let's sing to Yahweh. Let's shout aloud to the rock of our salvation! Let's come before his presence with thanksgiving. Let's shout aloud to him with psalms!

Psalm 95:1-2 (WEB)

Shows how we can actively worship God with joy and music

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Simple musical instruments (tambourine, rhythm sticks, or homemade shakers)
  • BibleMouse Printables Library worship coloring sheet
  • Toy harp or picture of a harp

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse lesson! Let's remember how David loved to sing to God. Yesterday, we learned about the Shepherd Psalm, and today we'll explore how we can worship just like David did!

💭 Review Question: Can you remember one way David showed he loved God?
2Teaching (8 min)

David was a musician who loved to praise God. He wrote songs called psalms to express his love and feelings to God. Even when things were difficult, David knew God was always with him.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • David played music on a harp
  • He wrote songs to thank God
  • Worship is telling God how much we love Him
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you happy about God?
  • How can we show God we love Him?
3Activity: Worship Band (10 min)
music

Create a simple worship music experience using instruments and singing

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose a simple worship song
  2. Give each child an instrument
  3. Sing and play together, praising God
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use just clapping and voice

Challenge: Let children create their own worship song

4Closing (3 min)

Remember, we can worship God anytime, anywhere!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about worship?
  • How can you worship God this week?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You that we can sing and play music to show how much we love You.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about brave spies in Jericho!

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 Says: A musical movement game where children act out the verse like a shepherd leading sheep

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Worship is more than just music - it's expressing love to God

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be enthusiastic about worship
  • Let children express worship naturally
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional guidance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel shy about singing or playing instruments

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Genuine excitement about praising God

Extension Activities

  • Create a homemade instrument for worship
  • Draw a picture of David playing his harp
  • Practice the memory verse with hand motions

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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