Lessons-4 — Little Leaders

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God Gives Me Courage

⭐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 God gave him courage. He knew God was stronger than the giant. We cannot see God, but we can trust in His care through those who love us --our parents and family. God loves us and gives us courage so we need not be afraid.

ESTIMATED TIME

45 - 60
Minutes

MATERIALS NEEDED

Bible
Coloring pages
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

DOWNLOADS

David the Shepherd
Coloring Page (PDF)

MEDIA LINKS

"David the Shepherd Boy"
(Video)

"The Shepherd's Song"
(Song)

PRINT LESSON PLAN

  1Welcome⌄Greet the children and prepare them for the lesson.

  2Big Idea⌄With children seated, introduce the big idea, saying: “Our Bible verse today is, “When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.”" Then, dialog with a Little Leaders puppet, if available. For example, “Hey JoJo, have you ever seen a giant?" JoJo: “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: “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⌄Show the "Little David, Part 2: The Giant" video on your available TV or device.

  4Video Review / Discussion / Takeaway⌄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).” Repeat.

  5Activity⌄Distribute the coloring pages and allow the children to color the front side of the page while pointing out key aspects that relate to the story/video.

  6Snack / Play Time⌄Serve snack, if applicable, then lead in a prayer of thanks. Allow play time as needed.

  7Song⌄Introduce by holding up back of coloring page: “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.

  8Song Takeaway / Discussion⌄Hold up coloring page showing David and giant: “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⌄Children color the back side of the coloring page.

  10Summary Wrap-Up⌄Review the Bible verse with signs, then close in prayer.

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