David the Shepherd
Understand that David trusted God to help him be brave
Learn how David protected his sheep from dangerous animals
Develop courage through trusting in God's protection
“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. When he arose against me, I caught him by his beard and struck him and killed him.'”
— 1 Samuel 17:34-37 (WEB)Demonstrates David's courage and trust in God's protection
Welcome to today's BibleMouse lesson! Yesterday we learned about how shepherds take care of sheep. Today, we'll discover how David was super brave!
David was a young shepherd who loved his sheep. He knew God would help him be brave when dangerous animals came near.
A fun game where children pretend to be David protecting sheep
Simpler: Parent helps child rescue the lamb
Challenge: Add obstacles for children to navigate
Review of David's bravery and God's protection
Dear God, thank You for helping us be brave like David. Please give us courage when we are afraid.
Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll learn how David loved to sing songs to God while watching his sheep!
“The Lord is my shepherd; I have what I need.”
— Psalm 23:1 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Shepherd and Sheep Memorization Game: Children pretend to be sheep and follow a 'shepherd' who says the memory verse, repeating each word
David's courage came from his trust in God, not his own strength
Young children may have difficulty understanding abstract concepts of courage
Child's engagement, ability to retell simple story, willingness to participate