Sunday School: 3/16

David and Goliath

TOPIC:

Through the familiar story of David and Goliath retold by the VeggieTales, the children learn that God is more powerful than even our most fearful enemies.
OPENING MUSIC:

The Doxology

Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, you heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost

STORY:

Goliath was a giant soldier and enemy to David and the army of Israel. He bragged that he could beat any Israelite soldier who would fight him. All of the Israelite soldiers were too scared to fight him. David was a young shepherd boy who believed in God. He said, "I will fight Goliath. The Lord will help me beat him." As David went to fight Goliath he only had a sling. He stopped at a brook along the way and picked up five small, smooth stones. Goliath laughed when he saw a boy coming out to fight him. But David took a stone, put it in his sling, swung it round and round and let it fly straight at Goliath. It hit the giant smack in the middle of his forehead and knocked him down with a mighty crash. David ran over, took Goliath's own sword and killed him. 

When Jesus went to the cross He fought an even bigger giant for us- He fought the devil. When Jesus died on the cross He crushed the devil's head- and rose to life again on the third day. Since Jesus beat the devil, we are free.

Discussion Questions

1. What was the giant's name in today's story? (Goliath.)
2. Why were all the men afraid to fight Goliath? (He was a giant.)
3. Who protected David when he fought Goliath? (God.)
5. Could David have defeated the giant on his own, without God's help and protection? (No.)
6. Who was mightier and more powerful, Goliath or God? (God.)
7. God protects those who love and follow Him. Can you name some ways in which we could show God that we love and follow Him? (Prayer, sing songs to Him, have our parents read the Bible to us, thank Him for the talents He gives us.)

GAME:  Pin The Rock On Goliath

Just like pin the tail on the donkey, only with a picture of the giant pickle from the VeggieTales movie, and rounded pieces of gray construction paper as the rocks.  

Coloring Page

LORD'S PRAYER:

The children learn the Lord's prayer

CLOSING SONG: I Get Down, He Lifts Me Up