Year 1, Lesson 25

Introduction for: Year 1, Lesson 25

David Anointed

The Big Idea (Textual Principle):
God chose David for his heart.

1 Samuel 16

Biblical Virtue (Timeless Principle)
Character – God cares about our hearts more than looks.

Memory Verse

[F]or the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearan...

David Anointed

Bible Text: 1 Samuel 16

Answer the following questions:

After asking these for yourself, you will be ready to ask these questions of the students after you tell the story.

Question	Answer
What did you like in the story?
What did you not like in the story?
What does the story teach you about God?
What does the story teach you about mankind?
What might the Lord be calling you to do after hearing this story?

Teacher Soft Skills Development

Create 5 Questions and answers to thoughtfully review the text.

	Question	Answer
Who
What
When
Where
Why
How

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Classroom Sequence for David Anointed (1 Samuel 16)

#1 Welcome the Students

AHello students, please sit down and stay quiet for prayer.”

BPray and praise God for a beautiful day, and
ask God to bless the teacher and students.

#2 Rules Review

Use the rules chart to remind everyone to sit, listen, watch, put away their toys/personal items, and have fun.

#3 Music

Sing two or more joyful songs.

#4 Five-Finger Prayer Time

Thumb
Praise God for His
worthy character

Index Finger
Confess sins

Middle Finger
Thank God for
His great care

Ring Finger
Pray for those
who are weak
or in need

Pinky
Pray for my own
needs

#5 Bible Time

Use the rules chart to remind everyone to sit, listen, watch, avoid toys, and have fun.

#6 Story Time

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Start by sharing the big idea: “God chose David for his heart.”

Engage: Engage

Expound: Tell the Story (5-10 minutes)
1. Mention the historical situation.
2. Begin: “This is a true story from God’s
Word.”
3. Tell accurately with gestures/pictures.
(Accurate/Transferable/Contextual/Short)

Explain (Before or after the story – not during):
1. Share insights and biblical principles.
2. Compare with Jesus or NT when appropriate.
3. Identify Christian virtue(s): Character – God cares about our hearts more than looks.
4. Apply an example to real life.

Note: Learning to read the full passage and accurately retell a short version is part of the personal development of the teacher.

#7 Expand

Do 2 or 3 of the following as time permits. The teacher does not have to do everything listed – just choose according to the time permitted.

A. Retell the Story so the students can memorize it.

If possible, tell the story again so the students can memorize it.

B. Craft

Craft Materials Needed

1 piece of construction paper (any bright color for the background)

1 piece of white or yellow paper (for the oil horn flap)

1 piece of red or pink paper (for the heart)

Safety scissors

Glue stick

Markers or crayons

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Place your colored piece of construction paper flat on the table horizontally. This will be your background.

Step 2: Take your piece of white or yellow paper and draw a large horn shape (like a curved bottle used to hold oil).

Step 3: Use your safety scissors to carefully cut out the horn shape.

Step 4: Take your piece of red or pink paper, draw a medium-sized heart shape, and cut it out.

Step 5: Use your glue stick to glue the red heart flat in the exact center of your background construction paper.

Step 6: Use a bright marker to write the word "GOD" in large, bold letters directly inside the red heart.

Step 7: Place the paper horn directly over the heart so the heart is hidden underneath.

Step 8: Put glue only on the top edge of the horn shape and press it down above the heart. This creates a flap that can lift up.

Step 9: On the outside of the horn flap, use a marker to write the phrase: "1 Sam. 16:7".

Step 10: Decorate the background with stars or flowers to show that lifting the horn reveals a beautiful heart that God loves!

C. Total Physical Response

Story Moment	Teacher TPR Commands	Expected Student Actions
Samuel looks at the strong, tall brothers	“Stand tall… look strong!”	Students stand straight and flex or pose tall.
God says He looks at the heart, not appearance	“Shake your head… point to your heart!”	Students shake heads, then point to chest.
David is called in from the field	“Walk in… come here!”	Students walk in place toward the front.
God chooses David	“Point up… ‘This is the one!’”	Students point upward confidently.
Samuel anoints David	“Pour gently… hands on heart!”	Students pretend to pour oil, then place hands on heart.