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Brave Against a Lion

David the Shepherd Boy

Day 103of 180
Week 21of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how David showed courage by protecting his sheep

2

Learn that God gives strength to those who trust Him

3

Develop appreciation for God's protection

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Samuel 17:34-35

“David said to Saul, 'Your servant was keeping his father's sheep. When a lion or a bear came and took a lamb out of the flock, I went out after him and struck him, and rescued it out of his mouth.'”

— 1 Samuel 17:34-35 (WEB)

Demonstrates David's courage and trust in God's protection

📦 Materials Needed

  • Toy sheep
  • Lion picture
  • Shepherd costume piece (optional)
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Yesterday, we learned how David played music for God. Today, we'll discover how brave David was as a shepherd.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what David did to praise God with music?
2Teaching (7 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn about David's incredible bravery. Before he became a king, David was a shepherd who took care of his father's sheep.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Shepherds protect their sheep from danger
  • David was brave because God was with him
  • God gives us courage when we trust Him
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What would you do if a big animal tried to hurt your pet?
  • How do you think David felt when the lion came?
3Activity: Brave Shepherd Rescue (8 min)
storytelling

Act out the story of David rescuing a lamb from a lion using toy sheep and a lion picture

📝 Instructions:
  1. Pretend to be a shepherd watching sheep
  2. When the 'lion' approaches, show how David would protect the sheep
  3. Use gentle dramatic actions to show bravery
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer movements, focus on listening to the story

Challenge: Let child narrate the story while acting

4Closing (3 min)

Review the lesson about David's bravery

📝 Review Questions:
  • What animal tried to hurt David's sheep?
  • How did David show he was brave?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for giving us courage like You gave David. Help us be brave and trust You.

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll learn how David was brave with a bear too!

💎 Memory Verse

1 Samuel 16:7

“The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

— 1 Samuel 16:7 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Heart Hider Game: Cut out paper hearts. Hide one with the memory verse. Have child find the heart and read/repeat the verse.

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

David's experience as a shepherd prepared him for leadership

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use animated voice when telling the story
  • Encourage physical movement during the lesson
  • Connect bravery to trusting God
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might find it hard to sit still or understand abstract concepts of courage

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement, ability to retell basic story elements

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a shepherd costume using household items
  • Draw a picture of David protecting his sheep
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for sheep-themed coloring pages

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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