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A Giant Problem

David and Goliath

Day 101of 180
Week 21of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God helps people be brave

2

Learn about David's courage when facing Goliath

3

Recognize that God is bigger than any challenge

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Samuel 17:4-11

“A champion went out from the Philistine camp, named Goliath, from Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.”

— 1 Samuel 17:4-11 (WEB)

Introduces the intimidating giant who scared Israel's army

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Tall giant picture
  • Sling picture
  • Soft stones or bean bags
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Yesterday we learned about David being a shepherd. Today, we'll see how God made David brave!

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what David did while watching his sheep?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today we're learning about a HUGE giant named Goliath who scared everyone! But God was going to use David to show how powerful He is!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Goliath was very tall - taller than two daddies standing on each other's shoulders!
  • All of Israel's soldiers were afraid of the giant
  • God was preparing David to be brave
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think it feels like to be scared?
  • How can God help us when we're afraid?
3Activity: Giant and Tiny Game (6 min)
storytelling

Act out the story of Goliath using size differences

📝 Instructions:
  1. Parent stands tall like Goliath
  2. Child stands small like David
  3. Practice being brave with God's help
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just stand tall and small

Challenge: Use soft bean bags to pretend to throw like David's sling

4Closing (3 min)

Remember, God helps us be brave, just like He helped David!

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who was the big giant?
  • Was David afraid?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help me be brave like David. Thank You that You are always with me.

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll see David visit his brothers in the army!

💎 Memory Verse

1 Samuel 16:7

“The Lord looks at the heart.”

— 1 Samuel 16:7 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Heart Hop: Cut out paper hearts, place on floor. Child jumps on hearts while saying the verse, with parent helping

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces spiritual courage through a dramatic biblical narrative

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use animated voice when describing the giant
  • Encourage physical movement during the lesson
  • Focus on God's protection, not fighting
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might be scared by the giant imagery

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and understanding of bravery

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Color a BibleMouse Goliath coloring page
  • Build a giant with blocks and practice being brave

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