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David Volunteers

David and Goliath

Day 103of 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 to fight Goliath

3

Practice trusting God when things seem scary

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Samuel 17:32

“David said to Saul, 'Let no man's heart fail because of him. Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.'”

— 1 Samuel 17:32 (WEB)

Shows David's courage and trust in God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Stones (smooth rocks)
  • Large piece of cardboard or poster board
  • Marker
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: PK4 Bible
  • Sling picture from BibleMouse Printables Library
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we're going to learn about a very brave boy named David!

💭 Review Question: Do you remember what big problem the army was facing yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

David heard the giant Goliath making fun of God's army. While everyone else was scared, David said he would fight!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • David knew God would help him
  • David wasn't afraid because he trusted God
  • David believed God was stronger than the giant
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you feel scared?
  • How can God help us be brave?
3Activity: Brave David Volunteer Game (6 min)
dramatic-play

Create a giant poster with a big Goliath. Children take turns being David, standing tall and saying 'I'm not afraid, because God is with me!'

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a big giant on poster board
  2. Take turns being David
  3. Practice saying brave words
  4. Use sling picture as prop
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child say brave words

Challenge: Child creates own brave speech about trusting God

4Closing (3 min)

Review David's bravery and God's help

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who helped David be brave?
  • Was David scared of the giant?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help me be brave like David and trust You when I'm scared.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the stones David chose to fight the giant!

💎 Memory Verse

1 Samuel 16:7

“The Lord looks at the heart.”

— 1 Samuel 16:7 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Heart Hop: Draw a large heart on the floor. Have child hop on the heart while saying the verse, jumping on each word

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

David's courage came from his trust in God, not his own strength

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use calm, encouraging tone when discussing scary situations
  • Validate child's feelings about fear
  • Emphasize God's protection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may have difficulty understanding abstract concepts of spiritual courage

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child showing increased confidence and references to God's help

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Color David and Goliath page from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Sing 'God Makes Me Brave' from BibleMouse Song Collection

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