David Anointed
1 Samuel 16
The Big Idea
God chose David for his heart.
Memory Verse
But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.1 Samuel 16:7
Biblical Virtue
Character – God cares about our hearts more than looks.
[ ] Pray and ask for God’s guidance. |
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[ ] Pray for your students |
[ ] Read the Bible passage you will teach. |
| [ ] Answer the following questions: What I liked about the passage: What I disliked about the passage: What this taught me about God’s nature: What this taught me about human nature: What God might be teaching me/asking me to do from this Word now: |
[ ] Teacher Life Skills (Developing Question & Answer Skills) Form six questions/answers based on the Bible passage. (Example: Q. Who built the Ark? A: Noah built the ark.) Who Q: Who A: What Q: What A: Where Q: Where A: When Q: When A: Why Q: Why A: How Q: How A: |
Engage
Have the kids look in a box that is empty. Close the box and slip in items. Open it again and remind the kids that God made the world.
Craft
This craft reminds us that God’s wants the whole world to be filled with people who praise Him!
Supplies: Paper with map, paper people (cutouts), scissors.
Instructions: Let the children cut out peoples of the world and place them on the map. If you do not have a map, you may start by having the children draw the basic continents. While doing this remind them God wants all people to know about him.
TPR Activity
Total Physical Response
Summary (Repeat the principle, virtue, and application)
God chose David for his heart.
Character – God cares about our hearts more than looks.