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David Hears Goliath's Taunts

David and Goliath

Day 108of 180
Week 22of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Goliath was disrespectful to God's people

2

Learn how David responded to Goliath's taunts

3

Develop courage when facing scary situations

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Samuel 17:23-27

“As he was talking with them, behold, the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, came up out of the ranks of the Philistines, and spoke according to the same words. David heard them.”

— 1 Samuel 17:23-27 (WEB)

Shows David's first encounter with Goliath and his response to the giant's threats

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Giant paper cutout
  • Coloring sheets from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Crayons
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's lesson about David bringing food to his brothers

💭 Review Question: Who remembers what David was doing when he arrived at the army camp?
2Teaching (7 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn how David first heard Goliath's mean words

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Goliath was a very big soldier who scared everyone
  • He was saying mean things about God's people
  • David was brave and listened carefully
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think the soldiers felt when Goliath was talking?
  • What would you do if someone was being mean?
3Activity: Goliath's Loud Voice Drama (8 min)
storytelling

Act out the scene with children, using a giant paper cutout

📝 Instructions:
  1. Have one child be Goliath (speaking loudly)
  2. Other children can be scared soldiers
  3. David listens and shows he is not afraid
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use quieter voices for sensitive children

Challenge: Let children take turns being different characters

4Closing (3 min)

Review the day's lesson and big ideas

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Goliath do?
  • How did David react?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us be brave like David and trust in You

Coming up: Tomorrow, David will volunteer to fight the giant!

💎 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: Take one giant step for each word, helping children physically engage with the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Goliath was a trained warrior who intimidated Israel's army

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle voices when discussing scary parts
  • Emphasize God's protection
  • Validate children's feelings about scary situations
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel afraid when hearing about giants

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of trusting God when scared

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Color BibleMouse Goliath and David coloring page
  • Create a paper sling craft from BibleMouse Printables Library

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