OT 54 Saul is Jealous of David

Reference: 1 Samuel 18

Big Idea: Blessed are the ones whose sins are forgiven.

Verse: Psalm 32:1 - Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. (ESV)

Motions for the Big Idea:
Blessed - point to your cheeks and smile
One - hold up one finger
Sins - two thumbs down
Forgiven - Forgive - hold left palm up, brush it off twice with the fingertips of your other hand 1
1 This is the ASL sign for “forgive.” See a demonstration.

Motions for the Verse:
Blessed - point to your cheeks and smile
One - hold up one finger
Transgression - form a “T” with your hands
Forgiven - Forgive - hold left palm up, brush it off twice with the fingertips of your other hand 1
Sin - two thumbs down
Covered - form a roof over your head with your arms
1 This is the ASL sign for “forgive.” See a demonstration.

Questions to Ask Throughout the Week
What did David do that made him famous in Israel? // Defeated the giant, Goliath
What song did people sing about David and Saul? // Saul has defeated thousands, David has defeated tens of thousands
How did Saul feel when he heard this song? // Very angry
What did Saul do to try to hurt David? // Threw a spear at him
Did Saul hit David with the spear? // No, David escaped both times
Name one of the commandments of God that Saul broke. // Do not covet, do not murder
Name the other commandment of God that Saul broke. // See previous answers
What is the one big difference between Saul and David? // David had faith in God to forgive his sins
What is today’s big idea? // Blessed is the one whose sins are forgiven.
What is today’s Bible verse? // Psalm 32:1 - Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. (ESV)

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