David Chosen as King
Children's Sunday School | At-home Resources
November 14: Read or watch the story The Teeny, Weenie . . . True King | Jesus Storybook Bible | page 116
Talk about these questions:
- What kind of king was Saul?
- What was Samuel's job?
- Where did God send Samuel to find a new king?
- How many sons did Jesse have?
- What was in David's heart?
- What do we learn about Jesus in this story?
Download the handout and coloring pages of King Saul and the shepherd-boy David
Let's Go Deeper! (for older kids)
Read this story in the Bible: 1 Samuel 16
Explore these ideas:
Explore these ideas:
- Why did the people want a king?
- Who did Samuel say was their king?
- What kind of king did God need to help him with his rescue plan?
"People look at the outward appearance,
but the Lord looks at the heart."
1 Samuel 16:7
- Why did the people want a king?
- Who did Samuel say was their king?
- What kind of king did God need to help him with his rescue plan?
- What does God look at when he chooses a king?
- David is called "A man after God's own heart." What do you think this means?
- What do we learn about Jesus in this story?
Praying this story...
Thank you, God, for calling David even though he was the youngest and smallest of Jesse's sons. He was only a young shepherd, but you used him in your great rescue plan. Help me to love you with my whole heart, just like David did. In Jesus' Name. AMEN
Thank you, God, for calling David even though he was the youngest and smallest of Jesse's sons. He was only a young shepherd, but you used him in your great rescue plan. Help me to love you with my whole heart, just like David did. In Jesus' Name. AMEN
No Comments