The Little Brother
⭐ Children will learn that even though they may be little today, God sees their heart and has a plan for them.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Children will learn that even though they may be little today, God sees their heart and has a plan for them.
BIBLE VERSE
“...God sees our heart.”
1 Samuel 16:7
LESSON DESCRIPTION
Children will notice that David is smaller than his big brothers, yet he trusts that God sees his heart. Through David’s songs, facial expressions, and caring spirit, children will discover that God has a special plan for David’s life — even as he faithfully watches over his sheep.
ESTIMATED TIME
45 - 60
Minutes
MATERIALS NEEDED
- Bible
- Coloring Supplies
- TV or video viewing device
- Device for playing audio files
CLASSROOM SETUP
- Child-size table/chairs
- Prepare TV or video viewing device and arrange seating accordingly (floor space or chairs)
- Prepare audio device (TV, laptop, mobile phone, etc)
- Print activity sheets in advance
Media Used in This Lesson
Play or download the videos and songs needed for this lesson.
David the Shepherd Boy
6:05
The Shepherd's Song
2:10
The Shepherd's Song
1Welcome⌄
2Big Idea⌄
With children seated, use a simple dialog with the Lenny Lion craft puppet to introduce the Big Idea.
Teacher: “Our Bible verse today is ‘God sees our heart.’ Do you know where your heart is?”
Ask the puppet, then the children. Motion to chest.
Teacher: “Put your hand on your chest and feel your heart beating. God made us and He made our hearts,” point to chest, “and our minds,” point to head.
Teacher: “God sees us and He has a wonderful plan for us. Let’s watch how a boy named David loved God and trusted Him even though he was little.”
3Video⌄
4Video Review / Discussion / Takeaway⌄
Show the coloring page of David and his big brothers.
Teacher: “Can you find David here? David was smaller than his big brothers, but David trusted God. He knew God saw him and watched over him. God helped David be strong to care for his sheep even though he was little. Remember our Bible verse for today: ‘God sees our heart.’”
Teach with motions: “God,” point up, “sees,” point to eyes, “our heart,” point to chest. Repeat together.
5Activity⌄
6Snack / Play Time⌄
7Song⌄
8Song Takeaway / Discussion⌄
9Activity⌄
Stand children side by side and measure them, or trace their hands on one large sheet of paper.
Teacher: “Look how each of us is different, but God sees each of us and has a plan for each of us.”
10Summary Wrap-Up⌄
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