David Was Anointed and Fought Goliath

22 Pages·2015·4.71 MB·English

Unit 10 • Session 3
unit_head
UNIT 10
Session 3 Use Week of: June 19, 2016
head1
David Was Anointed and Fought Goliath
outline nested
BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Samuel 16–17
MAIN POINT: God gave David power to defeat Goliath.
KEY PASSAGE: Psalm 47:7-8
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: Who is our King? Jesus is our King forever, and
He rules over the world.
outline_centered
SMALL GROUP OPENING LARGE GROUP BIBLE STUDY SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES
(10–15 MINUTES) (25–30 MINUTES) (25–30 MINUTES)
PAGE 42 PAGE 44 PAGE 50
3
head1
Leader BIBLE STUDY
body_no_indent
Samuel had anointed Saul as king over Israel, but it wasn’t
long before Saul’s disobedience led God to reject him as
king. God sent Samuel to Bethlehem to meet Jesse and his
sons. God had chosen one of Jesse’s sons to be Israel’s king.
Jesse had many sons. Eliab was Jesse’s oldest son. When
Samuel saw Eliab, he thought, “This must be the one God
has chosen!” Eliab was likely tall and good-looking. Why
wouldn’t God choose someone like that? But God doesn’t
make decisions like people do. Read what God said to
Samuel in 1 Samuel 16:7.
38 Older Kids Leader Guide
Unit 10 • Session 3
© 2016 LifeWay
005508641_OlderKidsLeaderGuide_SUM16.indb 38 12/1/15 9:09 AM
Jesse’s sons took turns passing before Samuel, one by one.
Samuel was probably eager to hear which son God had
chosen to be Israel’s next king! Abinadab? No, not him.
Shammah? No. “The Lord hasn’t chosen this one either.”
Jesse had one more son; his youngest, David, was out
tending the sheep. David came in and God said, “This is
the one.” Samuel anointed David, and the Spirit of the Lord
was with David.
David did not become king right away. Saul was still on the
throne, and David was still young. One day, David found
himself at the battle where the Philistines had gathered to
fight the Israelites. The story of David and Goliath is one of
3
the most well-known accounts in the Old Testament. When
the Israelites cowered in fear, David—with God’s power—
stepped up and defeated the enemy with just a sling and a
stone.
As you teach this week, help the kids relate to the terrified
Israelites. Apart from Christ, we are powerless before our
enemies of sin and death. None of us would step up like
David. Even if we tried, we would fail on our own. David
reminds us of Jesus, the greatest hero, who came to save
us. When we look to Jesus, He gives us salvation and
eternal life.
Additional resources for each session are available at
gospelproject.com. For free training and session-by-session
help, visit www.ministrygrid.com/web/thegospelproject.
God the King 39
© 2016 LifeWay
005508641_OlderKidsLeaderGuide_SUM16.indb 39 12/1/15 9:09 AM
The BIBLE STORY
David Was Anointed and Fought Goliath
1 Samuel 16–17
Saul was the king of Israel, but he disobeyed God. So
God was going to give Israel a new king, a better king.
God told Samuel to visit a man in Bethlehem named
Jesse. God said one of Jesse’s sons would be Israel’s next
king. So Samuel visited Jesse and his eight sons.
Jesse’s oldest son was tall and handsome. This must be
the one God chose to be king, Samuel thought.
“Samuel, he’s not the one,” God said. “Do not pay
attention to what he looks like. You look at what you can
see on the outside, but I see the heart.”
One by one, Jesse’s sons approached Samuel, but God
had not chosen them.
“Do you have any more sons?” Samuel asked.
“Yes,” Jesse said. “My youngest son, David, is in the
field taking care of the sheep.” Jesse sent for David.
When David arrived, God told Samuel, “He’s the one!”
Samuel poured oil on David’s head to show God had
chosen him to be the king. The Spirit of the Lord was with
David, and Samuel went back home.
Now Saul was bothered by an evil spirit. Saul’s servants
thought Saul might feel better if he listened to beautiful
music. One of Saul’s officials knew that Jesse’s son, David,
could play the harp. David came to Saul and whenever Saul
felt troubled, David played his harp and Saul felt better.
At this time, the Philistines—enemies of Israel—got
ready for war. King Saul got his army ready to fight. The
Philistines had a great warrior named Goliath. Goliath
shouted at the Israelites, “Send me your best man,
and we’ll fight one-on-one.” But none of the Israelites
40 Older Kids Leader Guide
Unit 10 • Session 3
© 2016 LifeWay
005508641_OlderKidsLeaderGuide_SUM16.indb 40 12/1/15 9:09 AM
wanted to fight Goliath. They were afraid of him.
David’s brothers were in Israel’s army, and David
brought them food. David saw Goliath and watched the
Israelites run away in fear. So David volunteered to fight.
“You don’t stand a chance against Goliath,” Saul argued.
“I have killed wild animals,” David explained. “God
will keep me safe.”
Saul offered his armor to David, but it was too heavy.
David took off the armor and chose five smooth stones
from a nearby stream. David was armed with only the
stones and a slingshot.
Goliath made fun of David because he was just a boy.
“You come to fight with a spear and sword,” David
WANT TO
replied, “but I come to fight in the name of God! You DISCOVER
have insulted Him, and God always wins His battles!” GOD’S WORD?
GET
David ran toward Goliath. He slung a rock and hit
BIBLE EXPRESS!
Goliath in the forehead. Goliath fell facedown, and
David killed him. Invite kids to check
out this week’s
devotionals to
Christ Connection: David was not a big or strong warrior,
discover that God
but he trusted God. God gave David power. When God sent allowed a boy to
His Son to earth, Jesus did not look like a strong warrior either. defeat Goliath, who
dishonored Him.
But by dying on the cross and coming back to life, Jesus showed
Who can stand in the
His power to save sinners. presence of the holy
God? (1 Sam. 6:20)
In Christ Jesus,
we stand. Order
in bulk, subscribe
quarterly, or purchase
individually. For
more information,
check out
www.lifeway.com/
devotionals.
God the King 41
© 2016 LifeWay
005508641_OlderKidsLeaderGuide_SUM16.indb 41 12/1/15 9:09 AM
head1 (“Opening” is Small Group OPENING
char.style “head1a)
outline_nested SESSION TITLE: David Was Anointed and Fought Goliath
BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Samuel 16–17
MAIN POINT: God gave David power to defeat Goliath.
KEY PASSAGE: Psalm 47:7-8
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: Who is our King? Jesus is our King forever, and
He rules over the world.
subhead1
option_nested
body_no_indent
Welcome time
lead-in
Greet each kid as he or she arrives. Use this time to collect
the offering, fill out attendance sheets, and help new kids
subhead1_nested
connect to your group.
body_no_indent
As kids arrive, invite them to share a time they felt
lead-in
strong. Did they feel confident? Were they brave? Ask them
to share a time they felt weak. What did they do?
Activity page (5 minutes)
• “Facing a Giant” activity Invite kids to complete “Facing a Giant” on the activity
page, 1 per kid page. Help them use the scale to draw a picture of
• pencils or markers
themselves next to the picture of Goliath.
SAY • In the Bible story we will hear today, a boy probably
about as tall as you faced a giant more than 9 feet
tall! Let’s find out what happened!
The low prep icon is
anchored. Just select LOW PREP Session starter (10 minutes)
with type tool and paste OPTION 1: Line up
Challenge kids to line up from tallest to shortest without
in another location if
• paper crown (optional)
talking. Kids may motion with their hands to communicate.
needed.
Then instruct them to line up from oldest to youngest.
SAY • Who here would make a good king? Why?
42 Older Kids Leader Guide
Unit 10 • Session 3
© 2016 LifeWay
005508641_OlderKidsLeaderGuide_SUM16.indb 42 12/1/15 9:09 AM
Point to the oldest kid. Ask if he or she would make a good
king. Ask if the youngest kid would make a good king. Why
or why not? You may choose to place a paper crown on the
head of the youngest kid.
SAY • Today we are going to hear a Bible story about Israel’s
second king. No one would have guessed that God
would choose the youngest son in a family to be
Israel’s king. Let’s find out more.
Transition to large group
God the King 43
© 2016 LifeWay
005508641_OlderKidsLeaderGuide_SUM16.indb 43 12/1/15 9:09 AM
head1 (“Opening” is Large Group LEADER
char.style “head1a)
outline_nested SESSION TITLE: David Was Anointed and Fought Goliath
BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Samuel 16–17
MAIN POINT: God gave David power to defeat Goliath.
KEY PASSAGE: Psalm 47:7-8
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: Who is our King? Jesus is our King forever, and
He rules over the world.
subhead1
body_no_indent
subhead1_nested
body_no_indent
Introduce the session (3 minutes)
lead-in
• feather hat [Large Group Leader enters wearing a hat with a feather in it.
• scroll Leader is carrying a long paper trumpet and a scroll. He or she
• paper trumpet
unrolls the scroll and shouts an announcement.]
LEADER • Hear ye, hear ye! His Royal Highness requests
volunteers to fight a giant. Does anyone here have
experience fighting giants? How about giants who are
more than 9 feet tall? [Pause for kids to respond.] Very
well! Your participation (or lack of participation) is
noted. Thank you very much.
Roll up the scroll, take off your hat, and relax.
LEADER • Whew! Being a trumpeter for the king is hard
work. All day, I’m making announcements and
sharing news. I sure am happy to work for a good
king, though. If I had to serve someone who was
no good at being king, that might be very difficult!
You know, that reminds me of what we have been
learning about in the Bible. Let’s take a look.
44 Older Kids Leader Guide
Unit 10 • Session 3
© 2016 LifeWay
005508641_OlderKidsLeaderGuide_SUM16.indb 44 12/1/15 9:09 AM
Giant timeline (1 minute)
Remind kids that the people of Israel demanded that God • Giant Timeline
give them a king. Samuel was upset. The people were
rejecting God as their king. But God agreed to give the
people a king. God chose Saul as Israel’s first king.
Point out on the giant timeline last week’s Bible story,
“God Rejected Saul as King.” Remind kids that Saul did not
obey God completely. God rejected Saul as king because
of his sin.
LEADER • Saul did not stop being king right away, but God
had a plan for someone else to become king. Our
Bible story today tells us who became king: “David
Was Anointed and Fought Goliath.” Do you know
what anoint means? Anoint means “to pour oil
over.” Let’s listen to the Bible story to find out why
someone poured oil over David.
Big picture question (1 minute)
LEADER • As you listen to the Bible story today about
another king of Israel, remember our big picture
question and answer: Who is our King? Jesus is our
King forever, and He rules over the world. Let’s say
that together. Who is our King? Jesus is our King
forever, and He rules over the world.
Tell the Bible story (10 minutes) • Bibles
Open your Bible to 1 Samuel 16–17. Tell the Bible story in • “David Was Anointed
and Fought Goliath”
your own words, or show the Bible story video “David Was
video
Anointed and Fought Goliath.” • Big Picture Question
LEADER • Raise your hand if you have heard the story of Poster
• Bible Story Picture
David and Goliath before. When you first hear the
Poster
story, you might think that the story of David and
God the King 45
© 2016 LifeWay
005508641_OlderKidsLeaderGuide_SUM16.indb 45 12/1/15 9:09 AM
head1 (“Opening” is
char.style “head1a)
outline_nested Goliath is about how we should be brave like David.
But what if you don’t feel brave? What if you are
like the Israelites and feel terrified? Remember our
main point today: God gave David power to defeat
Goliath.
I love this! Did David defeat Goliath because
David was an excellent soldier? Did he keep his
sheep safe from wild animals because he was a
subhead1
professional shepherd? No! God did that! God gave
body_no_indent
David power.
Can God give you power like He gave David? Yes.
God gives us power against our greatest enemy—
subhead1_nested
sin. God gives the Holy Spirit to those who trust in
body_no_indent
lead-in Jesus. By His power, we can resist temptation.
Apart from Jesus, we are weak and afraid. None
of us would step up like David. Even if we tried, we
would fail on our own. David reminds us of Jesus,
the greatest hero, who came to save us. When we
look to Jesus, He gives us salvation and eternal life.
The Gospel: God’s Plan for Me (optional)
Tip: Provide I’m a Use Scripture and the guide provided with this session to
Christian Now for
explain to boys and girls how to become a Christian. Assign
new Christians to
individuals to meet with kids who have more questions.
take home and
complete with their Encourage boys and girls to ask their parents, small
families. group leaders, or other Christian adults any questions they
may have about becoming a Christian.
46 Older Kids Leader Guide
Unit 10 • Session 3
© 2016 LifeWay
005508641_OlderKidsLeaderGuide_SUM16.indb 46 12/1/15 9:09 AM
Key passage (5 minutes)
Show the key passage poster. Guide the girls to read it • Key Passage Poster
aloud together. Then lead the boys to read it. Cover the • microphone
• paper crown
key passage poster and challenge kids to say the verse from
• map
memory. If needed, review the props and use them to help
• chair
kids recall each phrase of Psalm 47:7-8. • “God Alone” song
Sing a song of wisdom (microphone)
for God is King of all the earth. (crown) Note: You may need
to adapt the props
God reigns over the nations; (map)
to correspond with
God is seated on His holy throne. (chair)
your choice of Bible
Psalm 47:7-8 (HCSB®) translation.
LEADER • The Israelites demanded a king, and God chose
Saul as Israel’s first king. Then God rejected Saul
as king because of his sin. God chose David to be
the next king. Who is our King? Jesus is our King
forever, and He rules over the world. Let’s sing.
God the King 47
© 2016 LifeWay
005508641_OlderKidsLeaderGuide_SUM16.indb 47 12/1/15 9:09 AM