Who Was David And Why Was He A Man After God's Own Heart?

Parent Explanation:

• David was a young shepherd who took care of sheep. God chose him to be a king because he was brave and kind.

• Samuel, a prophet, anointed David with oil, which means he was picked by God to be a special leader.

Questions:

• What job did David have before becoming king? (Answer: Shepherd)

• Why did God choose David to be king? (Answer: Because of his good heart)

Hand Motions:

• Shepherd Gesture: Pretend to hold a shepherd’s staff.

• Anointing Gesture: Pretend to pour oil over your head gently.

Activities:

• Storytelling: Share how David was anointed and what qualities made him special.

• Interactive Question: What makes you special or unique?

Parent Explanation:

• David wasn’t big, but he was very brave. He fought a giant named Goliath with just a sling and stones because he knew God was with him.

• With one smooth stone, David hit Goliath and won, showing that anyone can do great things with God’s help.

Questions:

• What did David use to fight Goliath? (Answer: A sling and stones)

• What helped David defeat Goliath? (Answer: His faith in God)

Hand Motions:

• Sling Gesture: Pretend to swing and release a sling.

• Victory Gesture: Jump and raise your hands in triumph.

Activities:

• Role-Play: Act out the story using a soft ball as the stone and a makeshift sling.

• Question: How can we be brave like David?

Parent Explanation:

• David had a very good friend named Jonathan. Even though Jonathan’s father didn’t like David, Jonathan and David promised to be friends forever.

• They helped each other and stayed loyal, which means they kept their promises no matter what.

Questions:

• Who was David's best friend? (Answer: Jonathan)

• What did Jonathan and David promise each other? (Answer: To always help and protect each other)

Hand Motions:

• Friendship Gesture: Link your fingers together, symbolizing a strong bond.

• Protection Gesture: Put your arm out as if shielding a friend.

Activities:

• Friendship Bracelets: Make simple friendship bracelets to represent the bond between David and Jonathan.

• Question: What do you like to do with your friends?

Parent Explanation:

• After many years, David became the king. He was a good king who brought all the people of Israel together.

• He chose Jerusalem to be the center of the kingdom and tried to make fair decisions.

Questions:

• What city did David make the capital of Israel? (Answer: Jerusalem)

• What kind of king was David? (Answer: Good)

Hand Motions:

• Crown Gesture: Pretend to place a crown on your head.

• Unity Gesture: Clasp your hands together, uniting them.

Activities:

• Crown Craft: Create paper crowns to understand David’s role as king.

• Question: What would you do if you were king or queen for a day?

Parent Explanation:

• Even though David was a great king, he made mistakes. But he always asked God to forgive him, and he tried to do better.

• David wrote many songs, called Psalms, that tell us how much he loved God.

Questions:

• What did David do when he made mistakes? (Answer: He asked God for forgiveness)

• What can we learn from David about making mistakes? (Answer: To say sorry and try to do better)

Hand Motions:

• Sorry Gesture: Bow your head slightly and place your hand on your chest.

• Praise Gesture: Lift your hands up as if singing or praising.

Activities:

• Singing Psalms: Teach a simple song or Psalm that celebrates forgiveness.

• Favorite Part: What did you like best about David's story?