OT 53 David and Goliath

Reference: 1 Samuel 17

Story Summary:
     The Israelite and Philistine armies were camped on two hills, with a valley in between them. Each day, a Philistine soldier named Goliath would challenge one of the Israelites to fight. Goliath was a giant, over nine feet tall. His armor weighed over a hundred pounds. If Goliath won the battle, the Israelites would become the Philistines’ slaves. If Israel won, the Philistines would become their slaves.
     Goliath challenged them for 40 days, but no Israelite soldier accepted the challenge because they were terrified. A boy named David came to visit his brothers, who were soldiers in the Israelite army. When he heard Goliath mocking the God of Israel, he said he would fight the giant.
     When Goliath saw that the boy David came to fight him, he made fun of him and his God. But David said, “You come at me with swords and spears, but I come in the name of God. He will win the battle!” David took his sling and loaded a stone in it. He swung it and flung the rock at Goliath. The stone struck the giant in the head, and Goliath fell over, defeated. The Israelites then chased the Philistines as they ran away.

Big Idea and Motions: Trust in God to win the battle, not yourself.
Trust - pretend to grab a rope in front of you with both hands
God - point up
Battle - pretend to swing a sword
Yourself - point to yourself with both thumbs

Verse / Motions: Psalm 46:1-2, ESV - God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way...
God - point up
Refuge - form a roof over your head with your arms
Strength - flex your arm muscles
Help - pretend to reach down and help someone up from the ground
Fear - put your hands on your cheeks and look scared
Earth - stomp the ground with your feet

Questions to Ask Throughout the Week
Who were the two armies that battled in today’s story? // The Philistines and the Israelites
Who was the Philistines best soldier? // Goliath
How tall was Goliath? // Over nine feet tall
What did Goliath say to the Israelites? // Come out and fight me; whoever loses will become slaves to the other
For 40 days, did any Israelite come out and fight Goliath? // Nope.
When Jesse’s sons were at the battle, where was their younger brother, David? // Home watching the sheep.
Who decided to fight Goliath? // David
What two scary animals did David help fight when he watched sheep? // A lion and a bear
What did David use to defeat Goliath? // A slingshot and give stones
Why was David able to defeat Goliath? // God helped him.

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