OT 48 The Philistines Capture the Ark

Reference: 1 Sam 4:1-11, 5, 6


Big Idea: There is no god like our God.


Verse: 1 Samuel 2:2 - There is none holy like the LORD: for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God.


Motions for the Big Idea:No - wag your finger “no”god - hold your hands apart vertically, about a foot apart (you’re pretending to hold a statue like Dagon)Our - point to yourself with both thumbsGod - point up


Motions for the Verse:None - wag your index finger “no”Holy - hold your hands up and bow forwardLord - point upBesides - pretend to put your arm around an imaginary person next to youRock - tap one fist on top of the otherGod - point up


Questions to Ask Throughout the Week

• Who did the Israelites lose a battle against? // The Philistines
• After they lost the battle, what did the leaders of the Israelites go get? // The ark of the covenant
• What did the Philistines take from the Israelites? // The ark of the covenant
• What was the name of the Philistines’ god? // Dagon
• What did God do to the statue of Dagon? // Make it fall over, made it’s head and hands break off
• What happened to the Philistines when the ark was in their cities? // They had painful growths on them
• What things did the Philistines put on the cart with the ark? // Five gold “growths” and five gold rats
• How did the cows walk back with the ark to Israel? // They walked straight, not turning, and mooing all the way
• What is today’s big idea? // There’s no god like our God.
• What is today’s Bible verse? // 1 Samuel 2:2 - There is none holy like the LORD: for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God. (ESV)

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