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David's Worship

David's Harp

Day 95of 180
Week 19of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that music can be used to praise God

2

Learn simple movements that express worship

3

Recognize David as a musician who loved God

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Samuel 16:23

“Whenever the evil spirit from God came on Saul, David would take the harp and play it. Then Saul would feel relief, and the evil spirit would depart from him.”

— 1 Samuel 16:23 (WEB)

Shows how David used music to bring comfort and worship

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Rubber band 'harp'
  • Picture of David
  • Soft background music
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather in a circle and remind children about David from previous lessons

💭 Review Question: Who remembers what instrument David loved to play?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce how David used music to worship God

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • David loved to sing and play music for God
  • Music can help us feel close to God
  • We can worship God with our voices and movements
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How does music make you feel happy?
  • Can you think of a song that makes you feel love for God?
3Activity: David's Worship Dance (6 min)
singing

Create simple worship movements while singing

📝 Instructions:
  1. Hold rubber band 'harp'
  2. Sway gently while singing
  3. Raise hands when singing about God's love
  4. Pretend to play the harp during instrumental parts
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Sit and make smaller movements

Challenge: Create own worship movements

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on how we can worship God

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did David do to worship God?
  • How can we worship God with music?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play a musical freeze dance game!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

David used music as a way to express his love for God and find peace

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Demonstrate movements enthusiastically
  • Encourage free expression of worship
  • Don't worry about perfect movements
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel shy about moving or singing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Spontaneous joy and engagement with music

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of David playing his harp
  • Create a simple rhythm using household items
  • Listen to worship music together as a family

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