Reference: 2 Samuel 11-12
Story Summary:
When the army of Israel was away at battle, David went for a walk on the roof of his palace. From there, he saw a beautiful woman named Bathsheba. He sent for her to be brought to the palace. This was a sin because Bathsheba had a husband and David had a wife.
To have his sin of adultery hidden, David made a plan to get rid of Bathsheba’s husband, Uriah, who was a soldier in the army. David sent a message to Joab, the leader of his army. He told Joab to send Bathsheba’s husband, Uriah, into the heaviest part of the battle and then, have all the other soldiers leave him all alone. Joab’s men followed David’s command and Uriah died. David thought his hidden sin was secret.
But God knew. He gave a message to the prophet Nathan. Nathan told David that God knew of his sin and would bring trouble on him. David was sad. He said, “I’ve sinned against the Lord.” Nathan said, “The Lord has taken away your sin.”
Big Idea and Motions: God took away our sin and gave it to Jesus.
God - point up
Took - pretend to reach out and snatch something away
Sin - two thumbs down
Gave - cup your hands and gesture away from you
Jesus - form a cross with your forearms
Verse / Motions: Psalm 32:1, ESV - Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
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*
Sin - two thumbs down
Covered - form a roof over your head with your arms
* This is the ASL sign for “forgive.” See a demonstration.
Questions to Ask Throughout the Week
What was the name of the beautiful woman King David saw? // Bathsheba.
What was the name of Bathsheba’s husband? // Uriah.
Why was it wrong for David to make Bathsheba his wife? // Both he and she were already married.
What did David do to Uriah? // Left him alone in a battle to die.
What was David’s first big sin? // Adultery
What was David’s second big sin? // Murder
David thought no one knew his secret. But who did know about it? // God
Who did God send to David to tell him that he sinned? // The prophet Nathan.
After hearing Nathan’s message from God, what did David say? // I’ve sinned against God
God took David’s sin away. Who did he give it to? // Jesus.
Google Docs Links:
Lesson - https://goo.gl/Nh57BR
Resources - https://goo.gl/0pSGWX
November 15, 2015
November 8, 2015
OT 57 God’s Covenant With David
Reference: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Samuel 7, Luke 1
Story Summary:
After King Saul died, the people made a covenant with David to be their new king. Later, the prophet Nathan came to David with a message from the Lord. In the message, God reminded David how he had taken David from being a lowly shepherd to be the king of Israel. He reminded David that he had helped him win battles against all of his enemies.
God made a covenant with David. He promised to give David a famous name and his people a place to live. He promised peace and victory over their enemies. And he told David that his family would be on the throne forever.
God kept his promise by sending his Son, Jesus. Jesus was born to Mary, who was married to Joseph, one of David’s great-great-great-grandsons. The angel said that Jesus would be king like his grandfather David of long ago. And the Bible tells us that, after Jesus died and rose again, God gave him the name above all other names. At Jesus’ name, everyone who will ever live will bow down before him as king.
Big Idea and Motions: Jesus is king of everyone everywhere forever
Jesus - make a cross with your forearms
King - pretend to put a crown on your head
Everyone - gesture your arms in a wide circle
Everywhere - place a hand above your eyes and look around the room
Verse / Motions: Philippians 2:10, ESV - so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.
Name - pretend to write your name on your palm
Jesus - form a cross with your forearms
Knee - grab your knees
Heaven - point up
Earth - tap the floor
Under the earth - pretend to dig with a shovel
Questions to Ask Throughout the Week
Who was the second king of Israel? // David
What is a covenant? // A super special promise.
Who did God make a covenant with in today’s story? // David.
What big thing did God promise David in his covenant with him? // His family would be kings forever
Did David live forever as king? // No.
Did David’s sons live forever as king? // No.
After the people of Israel sinned and sinned and were attacked, were David’s sons kings anymore? // No
Who was David’s great-great-great-great-great-grandson? // Jesus
Did David’s great-great-great grandson Jesus stay dead after he died, like David did? // No, he rose
How many people will bow down to Jesus as king? // Everyone
Google Docs Links:
Lesson - https://goo.gl/eL33Jx
Resources - https://goo.gl/lZaNN6
Story Summary:
After King Saul died, the people made a covenant with David to be their new king. Later, the prophet Nathan came to David with a message from the Lord. In the message, God reminded David how he had taken David from being a lowly shepherd to be the king of Israel. He reminded David that he had helped him win battles against all of his enemies.
God made a covenant with David. He promised to give David a famous name and his people a place to live. He promised peace and victory over their enemies. And he told David that his family would be on the throne forever.
God kept his promise by sending his Son, Jesus. Jesus was born to Mary, who was married to Joseph, one of David’s great-great-great-grandsons. The angel said that Jesus would be king like his grandfather David of long ago. And the Bible tells us that, after Jesus died and rose again, God gave him the name above all other names. At Jesus’ name, everyone who will ever live will bow down before him as king.
Big Idea and Motions: Jesus is king of everyone everywhere forever
Jesus - make a cross with your forearms
King - pretend to put a crown on your head
Everyone - gesture your arms in a wide circle
Everywhere - place a hand above your eyes and look around the room
Verse / Motions: Philippians 2:10, ESV - so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.
Name - pretend to write your name on your palm
Jesus - form a cross with your forearms
Knee - grab your knees
Heaven - point up
Earth - tap the floor
Under the earth - pretend to dig with a shovel
Questions to Ask Throughout the Week
Who was the second king of Israel? // David
What is a covenant? // A super special promise.
Who did God make a covenant with in today’s story? // David.
What big thing did God promise David in his covenant with him? // His family would be kings forever
Did David live forever as king? // No.
Did David’s sons live forever as king? // No.
After the people of Israel sinned and sinned and were attacked, were David’s sons kings anymore? // No
Who was David’s great-great-great-great-great-grandson? // Jesus
Did David’s great-great-great grandson Jesus stay dead after he died, like David did? // No, he rose
How many people will bow down to Jesus as king? // Everyone
Google Docs Links:
Lesson - https://goo.gl/eL33Jx
Resources - https://goo.gl/lZaNN6
November 1, 2015
OT 56 David Spares Saul's LIfe
Reference: 1 Samuel 22, 24, and 26
Story Summary:
Saul was so jealous of David that he hunted him down to kill him. Some men told Saul where David was hiding, so he went to the area with his soldiers.
When Saul went into a cave to use the bathroom, David snuck off and cut off a piece of his robe. Later, he called out Saul and showed him the piece of fabric he had cut off. He did this to prove to Saul that, he didn't want to hurt him. Saul felt guilty that he had been hunting David, yet David let him live. He stopped hunting David, but only for a while.
Yet again, Saul was told were David was hiding. He left with thousands of soldiers to find David. One night, when Saul was sleeping, David and Abishai, one of his men, snuck into the camp and took the spear and water jug that was right next to Saul.
Later, David called out to Saul from a distance. He showed him the spear and water jug he had taken as proof that, although he could have hurt Saul, he didn't want to. Once again, Saul was moved by David's kind-
ness. He promised to not try to harm David again. David went on his way and Saul returned home.
Big Idea and Motions: God loved his enemies and so should we!
God - point up
Loved - place both hands over your heart
Enemies - hold up your fists like you’re ready to fight
We - point to yourself with both thumbs
Verse / Motions: Matthew 5:44, ESV - But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you...
I say - make your hand talk like a puppet
You - point to another person
Love - place your hands over your heart
Enemies - make a mean face and put up your fists
Pray -fold your hands in prayer
Persecute - punch your palm
Questions to Ask Throughout the Week
Who was trying to hurt David? // King Saul.
What did David do to Saul while Saul was in the cave? // Cut off a piece of his robe.
Why did David sneak and cut off a piece of Saul's robe? // To show that he was close enough to hurt Saul, but he didn't want to hurt him.
Did Saul stop hunting David after this? // No
What did Jesus say we're supposed to do to our enemies? // Love and pray for them.
What did David take from Saul while he was sleeping? // His spear.
Why did David sneak and take Saul's spear? // To show that he could have hurt Saul, but he didn't want to hurt him.
After David let Saul escape two times without hurting him, what did Saul do? // Sent David on his way.
Who were you and I enemies with and why? // God, because we sinned.
How did God love his enemies? // Sent Jesus to die for their sins.
Google Docs Links:
Lesson - https://goo.gl/RnBo57
Resources - https://goo.gl/iRN8fl
Story Summary:
Saul was so jealous of David that he hunted him down to kill him. Some men told Saul where David was hiding, so he went to the area with his soldiers.
When Saul went into a cave to use the bathroom, David snuck off and cut off a piece of his robe. Later, he called out Saul and showed him the piece of fabric he had cut off. He did this to prove to Saul that, he didn't want to hurt him. Saul felt guilty that he had been hunting David, yet David let him live. He stopped hunting David, but only for a while.
Yet again, Saul was told were David was hiding. He left with thousands of soldiers to find David. One night, when Saul was sleeping, David and Abishai, one of his men, snuck into the camp and took the spear and water jug that was right next to Saul.
Later, David called out to Saul from a distance. He showed him the spear and water jug he had taken as proof that, although he could have hurt Saul, he didn't want to. Once again, Saul was moved by David's kind-
ness. He promised to not try to harm David again. David went on his way and Saul returned home.
Big Idea and Motions: God loved his enemies and so should we!
God - point up
Loved - place both hands over your heart
Enemies - hold up your fists like you’re ready to fight
We - point to yourself with both thumbs
Verse / Motions: Matthew 5:44, ESV - But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you...
I say - make your hand talk like a puppet
You - point to another person
Love - place your hands over your heart
Enemies - make a mean face and put up your fists
Pray -fold your hands in prayer
Persecute - punch your palm
Questions to Ask Throughout the Week
Who was trying to hurt David? // King Saul.
What did David do to Saul while Saul was in the cave? // Cut off a piece of his robe.
Why did David sneak and cut off a piece of Saul's robe? // To show that he was close enough to hurt Saul, but he didn't want to hurt him.
Did Saul stop hunting David after this? // No
What did Jesus say we're supposed to do to our enemies? // Love and pray for them.
What did David take from Saul while he was sleeping? // His spear.
Why did David sneak and take Saul's spear? // To show that he could have hurt Saul, but he didn't want to hurt him.
After David let Saul escape two times without hurting him, what did Saul do? // Sent David on his way.
Who were you and I enemies with and why? // God, because we sinned.
How did God love his enemies? // Sent Jesus to die for their sins.
Google Docs Links:
Lesson - https://goo.gl/RnBo57
Resources - https://goo.gl/iRN8fl
October 25, 2015
OT 55 Jonathan Helps David Escape
Reference: 1 Samuel 18-20
Story Summary:
Saul’s son, Jonathan, became close friends with David. He loved David as he loved himself. But Saul was still jealous of David, so he ordered his attendants to kill him. But Jonathan warned David about this and convinced his father to promise not to kill his friend.
But an evil spirit later came to Saul. As David was playing his harp, Saul tried to pin him to the wall with his spear. David escaped to his home. Saul planned to send men to get David the next morning.
However, David’s wife, Michal, told him to run for his life. When Saul’s men came to David’s bed the next morning, all they found was a statue and some goat’s hair that Michal had placed there to look like someone sleeping in the bed.
Later, Jonathan and David met. Jonathan told David he'd give David a secret signal by shooting his arrows to let David know if it was safe to return to Saul. When Jonathan heard his father still wanted to kill David, he shot an
arrow far away and said to his servant, "The arrow went far beyond you! Go get it!" That was his signal that David needed to run away from Saul.
Big Idea and Motions: Love your neighbor as you love yourself.
Love - place both hands over your heart
Neighbor - pretend to put your arm around an imaginary person next to you.
Love - same as before
Yourself - point to yourself with both thumbs
Verse / Motions: Leviticus 19:18b, ESV - but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.
You shall - wag your finger at someone else
Love - place both hands over your heart
Neighbor - pretend to place your arm around an imaginary “neighbor”
Yourself - point to yourself with both thumbs
I am - pound the bo
Questions to Ask Throughout the Week
Who was Saul’s son? // Jonathan
Who wanted to kill David? // King Saul
What did Saul throw at David? // A spear
Who was David’s friend who helped him escape? // Jonathan
Who was David’s wife who helped him escape? // Michal
What did Michal do to trick Saul’s men into thinking David was sick in the bed? // Put a statue, some hair, and clothes on the bed.
What did Jonathan shoot to let David know that he needed to run away? // Arrows
How did the Bible say Jonathan loved David? // Like he loved himself
What did God do to show us he loved us? // Sent Jesus to die for our sins
Why was Jesus the greatest friend of all? // He loved us and gave his life to save us
Google Docs Links:
Lesson - https://goo.gl/9OkKiU
Resources - https://goo.gl/1LMYu7
Story Summary:
Saul’s son, Jonathan, became close friends with David. He loved David as he loved himself. But Saul was still jealous of David, so he ordered his attendants to kill him. But Jonathan warned David about this and convinced his father to promise not to kill his friend.
But an evil spirit later came to Saul. As David was playing his harp, Saul tried to pin him to the wall with his spear. David escaped to his home. Saul planned to send men to get David the next morning.
However, David’s wife, Michal, told him to run for his life. When Saul’s men came to David’s bed the next morning, all they found was a statue and some goat’s hair that Michal had placed there to look like someone sleeping in the bed.
Later, Jonathan and David met. Jonathan told David he'd give David a secret signal by shooting his arrows to let David know if it was safe to return to Saul. When Jonathan heard his father still wanted to kill David, he shot an
arrow far away and said to his servant, "The arrow went far beyond you! Go get it!" That was his signal that David needed to run away from Saul.
Big Idea and Motions: Love your neighbor as you love yourself.
Love - place both hands over your heart
Neighbor - pretend to put your arm around an imaginary person next to you.
Love - same as before
Yourself - point to yourself with both thumbs
Verse / Motions: Leviticus 19:18b, ESV - but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.
You shall - wag your finger at someone else
Love - place both hands over your heart
Neighbor - pretend to place your arm around an imaginary “neighbor”
Yourself - point to yourself with both thumbs
I am - pound the bo
Questions to Ask Throughout the Week
Who was Saul’s son? // Jonathan
Who wanted to kill David? // King Saul
What did Saul throw at David? // A spear
Who was David’s friend who helped him escape? // Jonathan
Who was David’s wife who helped him escape? // Michal
What did Michal do to trick Saul’s men into thinking David was sick in the bed? // Put a statue, some hair, and clothes on the bed.
What did Jonathan shoot to let David know that he needed to run away? // Arrows
How did the Bible say Jonathan loved David? // Like he loved himself
What did God do to show us he loved us? // Sent Jesus to die for our sins
Why was Jesus the greatest friend of all? // He loved us and gave his life to save us
Google Docs Links:
Lesson - https://goo.gl/9OkKiU
Resources - https://goo.gl/1LMYu7
October 18, 2015
OT 54 Saul is Jealous of David
Reference: 1 Samuel 18
Story Summary:
After David defeated Goliath the giant, King Saul gave him a high rank in his army. And David did well at everything Saul gave him to do. After defeating Goliath, David and the army returned home.
David became famous in Israel. The people would dance, play instruments, and sing a special song about their heroes. It went like this: “Saul has defeated thousands, but David has defeated tens of thousands.”
When Saul heard this song, he became very jealous of David. Saul thought that, because David as becoming so famous, he would eventually take the kingdom away from his family.
As had happened before, an evil spirit came to bother Saul. When this happened, David would play his harp to help Saul calm down. But this didn’t work as it normally did.
Instead, in his anger and jealousy, Saul picked up a spear. He threw it at David two times. “I’ll pin him to the wall!” Saul thought to himself. But God allowed David to escape unharmed both times Saul threw his spear.
Big Idea and Motions: Blessed is the one whose sins are forgiven.
Blessed - point to your cheeks and smile
One - hold up one finger
Sins - two thumbs down
Forgiven - hold left palm up, brush it off twice with the fingertips of your other hand*
* This is the ASL sign for “forgive.” See a demonstration.
Verse / Motions: Psalm 32:1, ESV - Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
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*
Sin - two thumbs down
Covered - form a roof over your head with your arms
* 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
In the song, how many soldiers did they say Saul defeated? // 1000
In the song, how many soldiers did they say David defeated? // 10,000
How did Saul feel when he heard this song? // Very angry
What did David do to try to calm Saul when he was angry? // Play music on his harp
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
Google Docs Links:
Lesson - https://goo.gl/fzweYC
Resources - https://goo.gl/FCpWZt
Story Summary:
After David defeated Goliath the giant, King Saul gave him a high rank in his army. And David did well at everything Saul gave him to do. After defeating Goliath, David and the army returned home.
David became famous in Israel. The people would dance, play instruments, and sing a special song about their heroes. It went like this: “Saul has defeated thousands, but David has defeated tens of thousands.”
When Saul heard this song, he became very jealous of David. Saul thought that, because David as becoming so famous, he would eventually take the kingdom away from his family.
As had happened before, an evil spirit came to bother Saul. When this happened, David would play his harp to help Saul calm down. But this didn’t work as it normally did.
Instead, in his anger and jealousy, Saul picked up a spear. He threw it at David two times. “I’ll pin him to the wall!” Saul thought to himself. But God allowed David to escape unharmed both times Saul threw his spear.
Big Idea and Motions: Blessed is the one whose sins are forgiven.
Blessed - point to your cheeks and smile
One - hold up one finger
Sins - two thumbs down
Forgiven - hold left palm up, brush it off twice with the fingertips of your other hand*
* This is the ASL sign for “forgive.” See a demonstration.
Verse / Motions: Psalm 32:1, ESV - Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
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*
Sin - two thumbs down
Covered - form a roof over your head with your arms
* 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
In the song, how many soldiers did they say Saul defeated? // 1000
In the song, how many soldiers did they say David defeated? // 10,000
How did Saul feel when he heard this song? // Very angry
What did David do to try to calm Saul when he was angry? // Play music on his harp
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
Google Docs Links:
Lesson - https://goo.gl/fzweYC
Resources - https://goo.gl/FCpWZt
October 11, 2015
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.
Google Docs Links:
Lesson - https://goo.gl/oqq8xR
Resources - https://goo.gl/VMXydZ
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.
Google Docs Links:
Lesson - https://goo.gl/oqq8xR
Resources - https://goo.gl/VMXydZ
October 4, 2015
OT 52 David Plays Music for Saul
Reference: 1 Samuel 16:14-23
Story Summary:
Because Saul had disobeyed God, the Spirit of the Lord left him. And an evil spirit sent by the Lord terrified him. Saul’s attendants told Saul to send them to find someone to play the harp. They thought the music of the harp would make Saul feel better when the evil spirit came.
One attendant talked about someone he knew, a son of a man named Jesse who was brave and handsome. He was a good speaker and would make a great soldier. So Saul sent his servant to Jesse.
The servant went to Jesse’s house and asked to have his son, David, come with him, to play music for Saul. Jesse gave David some travelling supplies and sent him on his way.
From them on, whenever the evil spirit came to bother Saul, David would play his harp and the spirit would leave. Saul liked David very much. David became one of the men who carried Saul’s armor.
Big Idea and Motions: Sing to the Lord because he is good.
Sing - place one hand on your heart, gesture out with the other, and sing the word “sing”
Lord - point
Good - two thumbs up
Verse / Motions: Psalm 92:1, ESV - It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High.
Good - two thumbs up
Give thanks - cup your hands together and gesture away from you
Lord - point up
Sing praises - place one hand over your heart, gesture out with the second hand, sing the words as you say them
Name - pretend to write on your palm
Most High - reach up really high with your hands
Questions to Ask Throughout the Week
Who was king in today’s story? // Saul
Who was going to be the next king of Israel? // David
What was bothering King Saul? // An evil spirit
What idea did King Saul’s servants have to make him feel better? // Find someone to play music
Who did they find to play music for Saul? // David
Who was David’s father? // Jesse
What instrument did David play? // Harp
What happened when David played the harp? // Saul felt better, the evil spirit would leave
Why did the evil spirit leave? // Because of David’s songs to God
What does the word “psalm” mean? // Song
Google Docs Links:
Lesson - https://goo.gl/Bji4PP
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Story Summary:
Because Saul had disobeyed God, the Spirit of the Lord left him. And an evil spirit sent by the Lord terrified him. Saul’s attendants told Saul to send them to find someone to play the harp. They thought the music of the harp would make Saul feel better when the evil spirit came.
One attendant talked about someone he knew, a son of a man named Jesse who was brave and handsome. He was a good speaker and would make a great soldier. So Saul sent his servant to Jesse.
The servant went to Jesse’s house and asked to have his son, David, come with him, to play music for Saul. Jesse gave David some travelling supplies and sent him on his way.
From them on, whenever the evil spirit came to bother Saul, David would play his harp and the spirit would leave. Saul liked David very much. David became one of the men who carried Saul’s armor.
Big Idea and Motions: Sing to the Lord because he is good.
Sing - place one hand on your heart, gesture out with the other, and sing the word “sing”
Lord - point
Good - two thumbs up
Verse / Motions: Psalm 92:1, ESV - It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High.
Good - two thumbs up
Give thanks - cup your hands together and gesture away from you
Lord - point up
Sing praises - place one hand over your heart, gesture out with the second hand, sing the words as you say them
Name - pretend to write on your palm
Most High - reach up really high with your hands
Questions to Ask Throughout the Week
Who was king in today’s story? // Saul
Who was going to be the next king of Israel? // David
What was bothering King Saul? // An evil spirit
What idea did King Saul’s servants have to make him feel better? // Find someone to play music
Who did they find to play music for Saul? // David
Who was David’s father? // Jesse
What instrument did David play? // Harp
What happened when David played the harp? // Saul felt better, the evil spirit would leave
Why did the evil spirit leave? // Because of David’s songs to God
What does the word “psalm” mean? // Song
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