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
October 25, 2015
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
Resources - https://goo.gl/xKXond
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
Resources - https://goo.gl/xKXond
September 27, 2015
OT 51 David is Anointed King
Reference: 1 Samuel 16
Story Summary:
After Saul was anointed as king of Israel, he committed a very serious sin. He made a sacrifice himself, instead of waiting for Samuel the priest. Because of this great sin, Samuel told him that his family would no longer be king over Israel. Instead, God had selected someone else to be king.
God told Samuel to head to the house of a man named Jesse, in Bethlehem. There, God would show who he had selected to be the next king.
Jesse brought his oldest son to Samuel. Samuel was sure this was the man God wanted to be king. But God said, “Don’t look at his outward appearance. People look at the outside of a person, but I look at their heart.” Jesse brought all of his sons to Samuel, but none of them were picked by God to be king.
Samuel asked Jesse if he had another son. He said his youngest was out taking care of the sheep. His name was David. Samuel anointed David's head with oil to show that God had selected him to be king. God said he selected David because he was a man who was after God's own heart.
Big Idea and Motions: People look at the outside, but God looks at our hearts.
People - point to yourself
Look - pretend to look through binoculars
Outside - rub your cheeks with your hands
God - point
Looks - pretend to look through binoculars
Hearts - tap your heart
Verse / Motions: 1 Samuel 16:7, ESV - For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.
Lord - point up
Sees - pretend to look through binoculars
Man - flex your muscles
Looks - pretend to look through binoculars again
Outward 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
Whose house did God send Samuel to? // Jesse, in Bethlehem
What was the name of the son God picked to be king? // David
Was David the brother 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
What did Samuel do to anoint David king? // Poured oil on his head
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.
Google Docs Links:
Lesson - https://goo.gl/asQxuo
Resources - https://goo.gl/K5NonX
Story Summary:
After Saul was anointed as king of Israel, he committed a very serious sin. He made a sacrifice himself, instead of waiting for Samuel the priest. Because of this great sin, Samuel told him that his family would no longer be king over Israel. Instead, God had selected someone else to be king.
God told Samuel to head to the house of a man named Jesse, in Bethlehem. There, God would show who he had selected to be the next king.
Jesse brought his oldest son to Samuel. Samuel was sure this was the man God wanted to be king. But God said, “Don’t look at his outward appearance. People look at the outside of a person, but I look at their heart.” Jesse brought all of his sons to Samuel, but none of them were picked by God to be king.
Samuel asked Jesse if he had another son. He said his youngest was out taking care of the sheep. His name was David. Samuel anointed David's head with oil to show that God had selected him to be king. God said he selected David because he was a man who was after God's own heart.
Big Idea and Motions: People look at the outside, but God looks at our hearts.
People - point to yourself
Look - pretend to look through binoculars
Outside - rub your cheeks with your hands
God - point
Looks - pretend to look through binoculars
Hearts - tap your heart
Verse / Motions: 1 Samuel 16:7, ESV - For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.
Lord - point up
Sees - pretend to look through binoculars
Man - flex your muscles
Looks - pretend to look through binoculars again
Outward 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
Whose house did God send Samuel to? // Jesse, in Bethlehem
What was the name of the son God picked to be king? // David
Was David the brother 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
What did Samuel do to anoint David king? // Poured oil on his head
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.
Google Docs Links:
Lesson - https://goo.gl/asQxuo
Resources - https://goo.gl/K5NonX
September 20, 2015
OT 50 Saul Disobeys God
Reference: 1 Samuel 11, 13
Story Summary:
Before Saul was crowned king of his people, the Israelites were in trouble. King Nahash surrounded the people of Jabesh Giliad with his soldiers. He told them that he would poke their eyes out. The people of the city said, "Give us seven days. If no one comes to save us, we'll surrender to you."
The people sent out messengers from the city asking for help. Saul eventually heard about their trouble. God's Spirit came on Saul in power and he was very angry. He sent the messenger back with a new message: "By the hottest time tomorrow, you'll be saved." And Saul left for Jabesh Gilead with three groups of soldiers and defeated Nahash's men. The people of Israel were so happy, they crowned Saul king.
Later, the Israelites were attacked by the Philistines. The men were beginning to lose heart. Saul wanted to offer a sacrifice to the Lord before going to battle, but Samuel the priest was gone. He said he would return in seven days. But Saul didn't wait for Samuel; he offered the sacrifice himself, just before Samuel arrived. Because of Saul's sin, Samuel told him that God had already selected someone new to be the king of Israel.
Big Idea and Motions: Bad news: you and I have sinned. Good news: Jesus died for our sins.
Bad news - droop your shoulders and look sad
You and I - point to another person, then yourself
Sinned - two thumbs down
Good news - thrust your fists in the air, like celebrating a touchdown
Jesus - form a cross with your forearms
Sins - two thumbs down
Verse / Motions: Romans 5:8, ESV - but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
God - point up
Love - put your hands over your heart
Us - point to yourself with both thumbs
Sinners - two thumbs down
Christ - form a cross with your arms
Died - cross your arms in an “X” over your chest
Questions to Ask Throughout the Week
What did King Nahash say he was going to do to the Israelites? // Poke out their eyes.
Who led the Israelites to fight King Nahash? // King Saul
Who came upon King Saul in power? // The Holy Spirit
Who won the battle, King Saul and the Israelites or King Nahash? // Saul and the Israelites.
What were the special people who offered sacrifices to God called? // Priests
What was the name of the other group of people the Israelites battled? // The Philistines
What was the name of the priest Saul was waiting for? // Samuel
How long did Saul wait for Samuel? // 7 days
What did Saul do when Samuel didn’t show up on time? // He offered the sacrifice himself
What was God’s punishment for Saul? // He wouldn’t be king forever
Google Docs Links:
Lesson - https://goo.gl/xEG8T4
Resources - https://goo.gl/XTW2bO
Story Summary:
Before Saul was crowned king of his people, the Israelites were in trouble. King Nahash surrounded the people of Jabesh Giliad with his soldiers. He told them that he would poke their eyes out. The people of the city said, "Give us seven days. If no one comes to save us, we'll surrender to you."
The people sent out messengers from the city asking for help. Saul eventually heard about their trouble. God's Spirit came on Saul in power and he was very angry. He sent the messenger back with a new message: "By the hottest time tomorrow, you'll be saved." And Saul left for Jabesh Gilead with three groups of soldiers and defeated Nahash's men. The people of Israel were so happy, they crowned Saul king.
Later, the Israelites were attacked by the Philistines. The men were beginning to lose heart. Saul wanted to offer a sacrifice to the Lord before going to battle, but Samuel the priest was gone. He said he would return in seven days. But Saul didn't wait for Samuel; he offered the sacrifice himself, just before Samuel arrived. Because of Saul's sin, Samuel told him that God had already selected someone new to be the king of Israel.
Big Idea and Motions: Bad news: you and I have sinned. Good news: Jesus died for our sins.
Bad news - droop your shoulders and look sad
You and I - point to another person, then yourself
Sinned - two thumbs down
Good news - thrust your fists in the air, like celebrating a touchdown
Jesus - form a cross with your forearms
Sins - two thumbs down
Verse / Motions: Romans 5:8, ESV - but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
God - point up
Love - put your hands over your heart
Us - point to yourself with both thumbs
Sinners - two thumbs down
Christ - form a cross with your arms
Died - cross your arms in an “X” over your chest
Questions to Ask Throughout the Week
What did King Nahash say he was going to do to the Israelites? // Poke out their eyes.
Who led the Israelites to fight King Nahash? // King Saul
Who came upon King Saul in power? // The Holy Spirit
Who won the battle, King Saul and the Israelites or King Nahash? // Saul and the Israelites.
What were the special people who offered sacrifices to God called? // Priests
What was the name of the other group of people the Israelites battled? // The Philistines
What was the name of the priest Saul was waiting for? // Samuel
How long did Saul wait for Samuel? // 7 days
What did Saul do when Samuel didn’t show up on time? // He offered the sacrifice himself
What was God’s punishment for Saul? // He wouldn’t be king forever
Google Docs Links:
Lesson - https://goo.gl/xEG8T4
Resources - https://goo.gl/XTW2bO
September 13, 2015
OT 49 Saul Becomes King
Reference: 1 Sam. 8-10
Story Summary:
The Israelites went to Samuel. They wanted him to find a king to rule them. Samuel was getting old and his sons were doing evil things. When Samuel prayed, God told him that the people weren't rejecting him. They were turning their backs on God as their king. Still, God decided to give them what they asked for.
Saul was a tall and handsome Israelite. Along with his servant, he set out on a trip to find his father's lost donkeys. After having no success, the two decided to go see Samuel and see he could help them find the donkeys, since Samuel often spoke with God.
As Saul came near, God spoke to Samuel. "Here's the man I've selected to be Israel's king." Samuel asked Saul to eat a meal with him and stay the night. The next morning, Samuel anointed Saul's head with oil as a sign that God had chosen him to become king. He told Saul that the lost donkeys had already been found and sent him on his way.
Samuel gathered the people together. God then chose a specific tribe, family group, and family, until Saul was picked to be king. But the people didn't see him; he was hiding among the supplies.
Big Idea and Motions: Jesus is our good king forever.
Jesus - form a cross with your forearms
Good - two thumbs up
King - pretend to put a crown on your head
Forever - repeatedly trace a sideways 8 (∞) with your finger in the air
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
Bow - reach your hands up and bow down
Heaven - point up
Earth - stomp the ground
Under the earth - pretend to dig with a shovel
Questions to Ask Throughout the Week
What did the people of Israel ask for? // A king.
Who was supposed to be their king? // God.
How did Samuel and God feel about this? // They were angry.
What was Saul searching for? // Lost donkeys.
Who did Saul and the servant ask for help from when they were looking for the donkeys? // Samuel.
Who did God tell Samuel was going to be the king of Israel? // Saul.
What did Samuel pour on Saul’s head? // Oil.
Why did Samuel pour oil on Saul’s head? // He was anointing him as king.
When Samuel was selecting the king of Israel, where was Saul? // Hiding amongst the supplies.
Google Docs Links:
Lesson - https://goo.gl/Y7G0xQ
Resources - https://goo.gl/N7Phwo
Story Summary:
The Israelites went to Samuel. They wanted him to find a king to rule them. Samuel was getting old and his sons were doing evil things. When Samuel prayed, God told him that the people weren't rejecting him. They were turning their backs on God as their king. Still, God decided to give them what they asked for.
Saul was a tall and handsome Israelite. Along with his servant, he set out on a trip to find his father's lost donkeys. After having no success, the two decided to go see Samuel and see he could help them find the donkeys, since Samuel often spoke with God.
As Saul came near, God spoke to Samuel. "Here's the man I've selected to be Israel's king." Samuel asked Saul to eat a meal with him and stay the night. The next morning, Samuel anointed Saul's head with oil as a sign that God had chosen him to become king. He told Saul that the lost donkeys had already been found and sent him on his way.
Samuel gathered the people together. God then chose a specific tribe, family group, and family, until Saul was picked to be king. But the people didn't see him; he was hiding among the supplies.
Big Idea and Motions: Jesus is our good king forever.
Jesus - form a cross with your forearms
Good - two thumbs up
King - pretend to put a crown on your head
Forever - repeatedly trace a sideways 8 (∞) with your finger in the air
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
Bow - reach your hands up and bow down
Heaven - point up
Earth - stomp the ground
Under the earth - pretend to dig with a shovel
Questions to Ask Throughout the Week
What did the people of Israel ask for? // A king.
Who was supposed to be their king? // God.
How did Samuel and God feel about this? // They were angry.
What was Saul searching for? // Lost donkeys.
Who did Saul and the servant ask for help from when they were looking for the donkeys? // Samuel.
Who did God tell Samuel was going to be the king of Israel? // Saul.
What did Samuel pour on Saul’s head? // Oil.
Why did Samuel pour oil on Saul’s head? // He was anointing him as king.
When Samuel was selecting the king of Israel, where was Saul? // Hiding amongst the supplies.
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