David and the Giant
⭐Children will learn that when they are afraid, they can receive courage when they trust God who watches over them.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Children will learn that when they are afraid, they can receive courage when they trust God who watches over them.
BIBLE VERSE
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.”
Psalm 56:3
LESSON DESCRIPTION
Children will see how David thanks God for giving him courage to face the giant who was bigger and stronger. David was not afraid because he knew God was stronger than the giant. We cannot see God, but need not be afraid because God loves and cares for us through those who love us --our parents and family.
ESTIMATED TIME
45 - 60
Minutes
MATERIALS NEEDED
- Bible
- Crayons
- 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.
Little David: The Giant
11:15
David and the Giant
2:45
David and the Giant
1Welcome⌄
2Big Idea⌄
With children seated, introduce the Big Idea:
Teacher: “Our Bible verse today is, 'When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.'"
Then dialog with JoJo Giraffe craft puppet (optional).
Teacher: “Hey JoJo, have you ever seen a giant?"
JoJo Giraffe: “I sure have! I used to think my mommy and daddy were giants when I was little. They were so tall with long necks!”
Teacher: “I’ll bet you were afraid.”
JoJo Giraffe: “Yes, but my mommy and daddy showed me that I should trust them and God to give me courage.”
Teacher: “That Sounds like our big idea: ‘God gives me courage.’”
3Video⌄
4Video Review / Discussion / Takeaway⌄
Teacher: "Did you see how David had courage to bravely face the giant? David trusted God to give him courage. Let’s do our memory verse for today: 'When I (point to yourself) am afraid (look worried, hands to cheeks), I put my trust (fists stacked) in You (point upward).'”
5Activity⌄
6Snack / Play Time⌄
7Music Video⌄
Introduce video by holding up back of coloring page:
Teacher: “Do you remember our story of David and the giant? David was smaller than the giant but David trusted God and God gave him courage to defeat the giant. Let’s review the story with a song.”
Then play “David and the Giant” song on your TV or applicable audio device.
8Music Video Takeaway / Discussion⌄
Hold up coloring page showing David and giant.
Teacher: “Can you find the giant? Look how small David is beside the giant. But David was not afraid because he prayed, 'God give me courage.' And God helped David have courage. God gives us mommy’s and daddy’s to care for us and give us courage when we obey them.”
9Activity⌄
10Summary Wrap-Up⌄
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