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A Giant Problem

David and Goliath

Day 106of 180
Week 22of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God helps people be brave

2

Learn about David's courage facing Goliath

3

Begin to recognize that God is bigger than our fears

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Samuel 17:1-11

“Now the Philistines gathered their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Socoh, which belongs to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and Azekah, in Ephes Dammim.”

— 1 Samuel 17:1-11 (WEB)

Introduces the conflict between Israel and the Philistines

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • World English Bible
  • 5 smooth stones
  • Giant cutout
  • Colored paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Last time we learned how God prepared David by helping him be brave with bears and lions.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how David showed courage with his sheep?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we'll learn about a GIANT problem in Israel's army! A huge soldier named Goliath was scary and mean.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Goliath was very tall - taller than two daddies standing on each other's shoulders!
  • He wore heavy armor that made loud sounds
  • All of Israel's soldiers were afraid of him
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think it feels like to see something really scary?
  • How might you feel if a big bully was making fun of your friends?
3Activity: Giant Problem Craft (8 min)
storytelling

Create a giant Goliath cutout and practice being brave

📝 Instructions:
  1. Cut out a large paper giant
  2. Draw funny details to make Goliath less scary
  3. Practice saying 'God is with me!' while looking at the giant
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parents help cut out the giant

Challenge: Children can add creative details to the giant

4Closing (3 min)

Remember, God is always bigger than our problems!

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who was the big scary soldier?
  • Was anyone brave enough to face him?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us be brave like David and trust You when things seem scary.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll see how David's father sends him to visit his brothers in the army!

💎 Memory Verse

1 Samuel 17:47

“The battle is the Lord's, and he will give all of you into our hands.”

— 1 Samuel 17:47 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Giant Steps Memory Verse: Children take one step for each word, growing 'bigger' like Goliath while learning the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces spiritual courage and trusting God

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use an excited, engaging tone
  • Validate children's feelings about being scared
  • Emphasize God's protection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might find the story intimidating

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of bravery and trusting God

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables: Goliath coloring page
  • Act out the story with simple costumes
  • Sing 'God is Bigger' from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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