Introduction for: Year 1, Lesson 26
David & Goliath
The Big Idea (Textual Principle):
David trusted God.
Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7
Biblical Virtue (Timeless Principle)
Courage – God helps us face big problems.
Memory Verse
And all this assembly shall know that the Lord saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the Lord's, and he will give you into our hands.
1 Sam 17:47
David & Goliath
Bible Text: Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7
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 |
Classroom Sequence for David & Goliath (Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7)
#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
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): Courage – God helps us face big problems.
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
Materials Needed
1 piece of blue construction paper (for the background)
1 piece of brown construction paper
1 Goliath cutout page (download here)
1 small pebble (or a small piece of grey crumpled paper)
1 piece of string or yarn (about 12 inches long)
Markers or crayons
Safety scissors
Glue stick
Tape
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: Place your blue construction paper flat on the table horizontally. This will be the background for the valley where the battle happens.
- Step 2: Use a brown or green crayon to draw a wide hill along the bottom edge of the blue paper to represent the ground.
- Step 3: Take your brown piece of paper and cut out a small rectangle shape to make a pocket. This will be David’s shepherd pouch
- Step 4: Glue only the left, right, and bottom edges of the brown rectangle onto the left side of your background paper, leaving the top open like a pocket.
- Step 5: Use a black marker to write the word "COURAGE" in big letters on the front of the brown pocket.
- Step 6: Take your Goliath cutout page, then carefully cut it out.
- Step 7: Glue the large Goliath figure flat onto the right side of your blue background paper so he is standing tall.
- Step 8: Use a bright marker to neatly write the Bible verse at the top of your background paper: "Psalm 20:7".
- Step 9: Take your piece of string or yarn and tie one end tightly around your small pebble or grey paper ball to make David's smooth stone.
- Step 10: Tape the other end of the string inside the open brown pocket so the stone can be pulled out and swung toward Goliath to show how God gave David courage!
C. Total Physical Response
| Story Moment | Teacher TPR Commands | Expected Student Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Goliath is big and scary | “Make yourself BIG… stand tall!” | Students stretch up and make big strong poses. |
| The people are afraid | “Step back… shake a little…” | Students take a small step back and tremble slightly. |
| David trusts God | “Point up… ‘God will help me!’” | Students point upward confidently. |
| David faces the giant | “Step forward… be brave!” | Students step forward boldly. |
| God gives the victory | “Raise your hands… we trust God!” | Students lift hands high in celebration. |