OT 51 David is Anointed King

Reference: 1 Samuel 16


Big Idea: People look at the outside, but God looks at our hearts.


Verse: 1 Samuel 16:7b - For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart. (ESV)


Motions for the Big Idea:People - point to yourselfLook - pretend to look through binocularsOutside - rub your cheeks with your handsGod - pointLooks - pretend to look through binocularsHearts - tap your heart

Motions for the Verse:Lord - point up Sees - pretend to look through binocularsMan - flex your musclesLooks - pretend to look through binoculars againOutward appearance - pretend to brush your long hair Heart - tap your heart

Questions to Ask Throughout the Week

• Who was the first king of Israel? // Saul
• What was Saul like? // Tall and handsome
• What happened when Saul sinned? // God said he wouldn’t be king forever
• To whose house did God send Samuel? // Jesse, in Bethlehem
• What was the name of the son God picked to be king? // David
• Was David the person that Samuel thought would be king? // No, he picked the other brothers
• Where was David when Samuel was looking at the other brothers? // Looking after sheep
• People look at the outside, but what does God look at? // Our hearts
• How was David’s heart different than Saul’s heart? // David trusted God to forgive his sins.
• What is today’s big idea? // People look at the outside, but God looks at our hearts.
• What is today’s Bible verse? // 1 Samuel 16:7b - For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.” (ESV)

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