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BOTTOM LINE: God gives us strength we never knew we had.

OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn God is the source of our strength.

KEY PASSAGE: 1 Samuel 17:12-50, David & Goliath

MEMORY VERSE: “I can do all this by the power of Christ. He gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13 (NIrV)

SUMMARY: Sometimes we think that we have to be a grown up to be strong. But kids will learn that God can give them strength to do his will right now.

SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God,

Give us the strength we need to stand up for you and to serve you well.

In Jesus’ name, Amen

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LESSON SNAPSHOT

KIDS OF THE BIBLE: DAVID

“I can do all things through him who gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13 (NIV)

“I can do all this by the power of Christ. He gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13 (NIrV)

LARGE GROUP: Divide the room into girls and boys. Have the girls and boys read the verse aloud to-gether, alternating every other word, so girls say the first word, boys say the second word, girls the third, etc.

SMALL GROUP: Have the kids create a picture puzzle that spells out the memory verse. Write the memory verse on a piece of paper. Give the kids 3-5 minutes to decorate the page with something that reminds them of the memory verse. Then cut the page into puzzle pieces, mix the pieces up, and let the kids put the puzzle back together.

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MEMORY VERSE


“I can do all things through him who gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13 (NIV)

“I can do all this by the power of Christ. He gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13 (NIrV)

LARGE GROUP: Divide the room into girls and boys. Have the girls and boys read the verse aloud to-gether, alternating every other word, so girls say the first word, boys say the second word, girls the third, etc.

SMALL GROUP: Have the kids create a picture puzzle that spells out the memory verse. Write the memory verse on a piece of paper. Give the kids 3-5 minutes to decorate the page with something that reminds them of the memory verse. Then cut the page into puzzle pieces, mix the pieces up, and let the kids put the puzzle back together.

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SKIT


THE GIANT

ITEM NEEDED: A microphone

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: 3M

CHARACTERS: Gene- A fight announcerGoliathThe Colonel- Goliath’s manager

Gene is on stage at center.

GENE: All right, we are just minutes away from the match up everybody’s been waiting for. It’s been several weeks since the Philistines arrived in Israel, and at long last, the champion has a challenger. Oh, here comes the champion now to talk about this fight.

Goliath enters with the Colonel.

GENE: Giant Goliath, and his manager the Colonel. Colonel, is your man ready for this fight?

COLONEL: Are we ready? We’ve been ready! We’ve been waiting weeks for one of these Miserable-ites to come out and face the giant. He’s ready, he’s hungry, and he’s gonna crush his opponent.

GENE: I think we were all expecting maybe one of the elite guard from King Saul’s army to take up the challenge, but instead it’s a young shepherd boy. Goliath, what are your thoughts?

SKIT


GOLIATH: Well let me tell you something, Mean Gene, I don’t care if it’s a shepherd, a soldier, or a whole bunch of soldiers, I’m here for a fight, and there’s nothing these Israelites can throw at me that I can’t handle.

COLONEL: Just look at the size of this man! His sword is giant, his shield is giant, his spear is giant. His armor. His helmet. He’s a giant, Mean Gene! Do you think a little shepherd boy can defeat a giant?

GENE: As I understand it, this shepherd boy has already killed a few wolves and lions while defending his flocks.

COLONEL: That don’t matter a hill of beans, Mean Gene! This is war! This ain’t no ani-mal, this is a lean, mean fighting machine!

GENE: From what I understand, the boy David isn’t even wearing armor. He’s got a sling shot and a bag of rocks.

Goliath laughs.

GENE: And he’s counting on the Lord to give him strength.

COLONEL: Wait! Did you say, the Lord?

GENE: That’s right, the same Lord that gave Samson his strength. The one who crum-bled the walls of Jericho. The one who saved Israel from the wicked Pharaoh of Egypt.

GOLIATH: All I can say is “good luck!”

COLONEL: Goliath, buddy, this is no laughing matter. We’ve gotta get you out of there! If the Lord is on that kid’s side—

GOLIATH: Get out of my way, Colonel! I’m gonna crush that kid!

Goliath exits.

COLONEL: Goliath, no! You’re throwing your life away! Think about your family! Think about your endorsements! And what about me??

SKIT


GOLIATH: Well let me tell you something, Mean Gene, I don’t care if it’s a shepherd, a soldier, or a whole bunch of soldiers, I’m here for a fight, and there’s nothing these Israelites can throw at me that I can’t handle.

COLONEL: Just look at the size of this man! His sword is giant, his shield is giant, his spear is giant. His armor. His helmet. He’s a giant, Mean Gene! Do you think a little shepherd boy can defeat a giant?

GENE: As I understand it, this shepherd boy has already killed a few wolves and lions while defending his flocks.

COLONEL: That don’t matter a hill of beans, Mean Gene! This is war! This ain’t no ani-mal, this is a lean, mean fighting machine!

GENE: From what I understand, the boy David isn’t even wearing armor. He’s got a sling shot and a bag of rocks.

Goliath laughs.

GENE: And he’s counting on the Lord to give him strength.

COLONEL: Wait! Did you say, the Lord?

GENE: That’s right, the same Lord that gave Samson his strength. The one who crum-bled the walls of Jericho. The one who saved Israel from the wicked Pharaoh of Egypt.

GOLIATH: All I can say is “good luck!”

COLONEL: Goliath, buddy, this is no laughing matter. We’ve gotta get you out of there! If the Lord is on that kid’s side—

GOLIATH: Get out of my way, Colonel! I’m gonna crush that kid!

Goliath exits.

COLONEL: Goliath, no! You’re throwing your life away! Think about your family! Think about your endorsements! And what about me??

ITEMS NEEDED: A glass of milk and a glass of soda

There are two beverages here in front of me. Which one of these is going to give you strong bones?

Which one of these is going to make you stronger?

Which one of these is healthier for you?

Sodas are nothing but flavor and sugar. It’s true! There’s no nutritional value to soda whatsoever. Milk, on the other hand, has vitamins and nutrients that a growing body needs.

When you’re young and still growing it’s important to drink milk, eat good fruits and veg-etables, and limit the junk. The more you eat right, the better shape you will be in as an adult. You’ll be healthier, and you’ll be stronger.

When it comes to matters of the Spirit, we have a different source of strength. We have God. When life is challenging, God is there. When we need extra strength to face our problems, God gives us that strength.

God can give us strength to face giants, or just strength to make it through a bad day. When you need a little extra strength in your day, go to God. Pray for his Spirit to give you strength. God will give you all you need.

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OBJECT LESSON OR KIDS SERMON


CUP TOSS

ITEMS NEEDED: Plastic Solo cupsA baseballA small bouncy ball

INSTRUCTIONS: Build a tower of Solo cups - three on the bottom, two on the second row, and one on top. Bring one kid on stage and give him the baseball. Tell him he has to knock the cups over in three tosses with a ball.

Then, take away the baseball and give him the small bouncy ball.

Repeat for a few players, if time allows, so you can get a winner or two.

VARIATION: Use larger balls for younger kids and eliminate the bouncy ball option.

WHAT’S THE POINT? God gives us strength to face big problems, even when we are small.

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LARGE GROUP GAME


CUP TOSS

ITEMS NEEDED: Plastic Solo cupsA baseballA small bouncy ball

INSTRUCTIONS: Build a tower of Solo cups - three on the bottom, two on the second row, and one on top. Bring one kid on stage and give him the baseball. Tell him he has to knock the cups over in three tosses with a ball.

Then, take away the baseball and give him the small bouncy ball.

Repeat for a few players, if time allows, so you can get a winner or two.

VARIATION: Use larger balls for younger kids and eliminate the bouncy ball option.

WHAT’S THE POINT? God gives us strength to face big problems, even when we are small.

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LARGE GROUP GAME


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LARGE GROUP LESSON


BOTTOM LINE: God gives us strength we never knew we had.

OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn God is the source of our strength. KEY PASSAGE: 1 Samuel 17:12-50, David & Goliath

INTROToday we get to the most exciting, most popular, most beloved kid story in the Bible. This is the one that everyone, even kids who have never been to church, have heard. It’s the inspiration behind a hundred other stories. It’s the story that lends its name to any sporting competition that pits a big underdog against a mighty champion. It’s the story of David and Goliath.

If there’s any story that should give us confidence that kids can do great things, it’s Da-vid and Goliath. Every kid has had a dream that he could do something like David. We long for the day we can beat our Mom or Dad at basketball, or checkers, or our favorite board game. It’s the challenge that keeps us coming back for more, hoping that this will be the one time we get to beat the big guy.

David and Goliath is the reason we cheer for the underdogs during March Madness. We believe that a number fifteen seed can beat a number two seed. We believe it be-cause we’ve seen it happen. We believe it because of David and Goliath.

David’s story shows us that God can give us strength to beat a giant. Let’s read the story together and see just how we can find the same strength David found.

READ 1 SAMUEL 17:12-50

LARGE GROUP LESSON


MAIN POINTThis story has the hand of God all over it. It begins with a giant issuing a challenge to the children of God, the army of Israel. If one man can step forward and defeat Goliath, the Philistines will surrender. But who would have the courage to fight a giant?

None of Saul’s men dared to take on Goliath. He was too big, and his reputation in battle was widely known. Goliath’s size made him an intimidating foe for any man. Even King Saul, who was a pretty tough guy, stayed silent.

Then David arrived on the scene. David was too young to serve in the army. He was still living at home with his parents, tending their sheep. David was a pretty good shot with a sling, having killed lions and wolves, but size wise he was still no match for Goli-ath.

David took up Goliath’s challenge because the giant dared to insult God. David knew that God would give him the strength to defeat the giant. He knew because he knew God would not stand to be mocked. David took down the giant and saved his people because God gave him strength.

DRIVE IT HOMEIt’s not very likely that any of us will face a giant like Goliath this week, but each of us will face challenges. Some of you may have problems with a bully, not one as big as Goliath, but a big problem nonetheless. Who will give you strength to stand up for your-self when that bully shows up this week?

Some of you may have another kind of challenge. Maybe it’s a hard test. Maybe it’s a problem at home. Maybe it’s an illness. Maybe you just end up having a really terrible day. Who will give you the strength you need to keep going? Who will give you strength of body and mind when all you want to do is quit?

The same God who gave David his strength. That’s who!

It doesn’t matter how young you are. We are all going to face challenges. We’re going to face giants and problems bigger than we are. When those problems come, God will be there. He will not leave us or abandon us. He will give us courage to stand strong and strength to overcome.

God is the strength we need to get through bad days. He’s the strength you’ll need to face kids who push you down. He will continue to give you strength as you grow older and face even bigger challenges. He will always be there, and he will always be your strength.

LARGE GROUP LESSON


David didn’t defeat the giant because he was stronger. He did it because he had the Lord as his strength. No matter what challenges you face in your life, you can defeat them. God will be your strength, just as he was for David.

CLOSE WITH A SIMPLE PRAYERDear God,



LARGE GROUP LESSON


MAIN POINTThis story has the hand of God all over it. It begins with a giant issuing a challenge to the children of God, the army of Israel. If one man can step forward and defeat Goliath, the Philistines will surrender. But who would have the courage to fight a giant?

None of Saul’s men dared to take on Goliath. He was too big, and his reputation in battle was widely known. Goliath’s size made him an intimidating foe for any man. Even King Saul, who was a pretty tough guy, stayed silent.

Then David arrived on the scene. David was too young to serve in the army. He was still living at home with his parents, tending their sheep. David was a pretty good shot with a sling, having killed lions and wolves, but size wise he was still no match for Goli-ath.

David took up Goliath’s challenge because the giant dared to insult God. David knew that God would give him the strength to defeat the giant. He knew because he knew God would not stand to be mocked. David took down the giant and saved his people because God gave him strength.

DRIVE IT HOMEIt’s not very likely that any of us will face a giant like Goliath this week, but each of us will face challenges. Some of you may have problems with a bully, not one as big as Goliath, but a big problem nonetheless. Who will give you strength to stand up for your-self when that bully shows up this week?

Some of you may have another kind of challenge. Maybe it’s a hard test. Maybe it’s a problem at home. Maybe it’s an illness. Maybe you just end up having a really terrible day. Who will give you the strength you need to keep going? Who will give you strength of body and mind when all you want to do is quit?

The same God who gave David his strength. That’s who!

It doesn’t matter how young you are. We are all going to face challenges. We’re going to face giants and problems bigger than we are. When those problems come, God will be there. He will not leave us or abandon us. He will give us courage to stand strong and strength to overcome.

God is the strength we need to get through bad days. He’s the strength you’ll need to face kids who push you down. He will continue to give you strength as you grow older and face even bigger challenges. He will always be there, and he will always be your strength.

LARGE GROUP LESSON


David didn’t defeat the giant because he was stronger. He did it because he had the Lord as his strength. No matter what challenges you face in your life, you can defeat them. God will be your strength, just as he was for David.

CLOSE WITH A SIMPLE PRAYERDear God,



ICEBREAKERCan you think of a David and Goliath story you’ve read, watched in a movie, or seen in sports?

MEMORY VERSE ACTIVITYPhilippians 4:13Have the kids create a picture puzzle that spells out the memory verse. Write the memory verse on a piece of paper. Give the kids 3-5 minutes to decorate the page with something that reminds them of the memory verse. Then cut the page into puzzle pieces, mix the pieces up, and let the kids put the puzzle back together.

SMALL GROUP GAME/ACTIVITYWho can do the most push ups? Have a contest to see who has the most strength and endurance.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONSRead 1 Samuel 17:12-50What challenge did Goliath issue to the Israelites?

Who accepted Goliath’s challenge?

What did David take with him to fight the giant?

What happened to the giant?

Where did David find the strength to face Goliath? SIMPLE PRAYERDear God, Thank you for the amazing things you have done. Give us strength to face giants so that we can take a stand for you. In Jesus’ name, Amen

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SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION (K-2ND)







What did David take with him to fight the giant?

What happened to the giant?

Where did David find the strength to face Goliath? SIMPLE PRAYERDear God, Thank you for the amazing things you have done. Give us strength to face giants so that we can take a stand for you. In Jesus’ name, Amen

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SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION (K-2ND)







Where did David find the strength to face Goliath?

What are some “giants” that kids today have to face?

How can we find the strength to face those giants? SIMPLE PRAYERDear God, Thank you for the amazing things you have done. Give us strength to face giants so that we can take a stand for you. In Jesus’ name, Amen

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SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION (3-5TH)


Read the statement, and answer either David or Goliath.

He stood taller than any man on the battlefield. GOLIATH

He was too small to wear battle armor. DAVID

He mocked God and did not believe he could be beat. GOLIATH

He drew strength from the Lord. DAVID

He was the last man standing at the end of the battle. DAVID

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POWERPOINT REVIEW GAME


Read the statement, and answer either David or Goliath.

He stood taller than any man on the battlefield. GOLIATH

He was too small to wear battle armor. DAVID

He mocked God and did not believe he could be beat. GOLIATH

He drew strength from the Lord. DAVID

He was the last man standing at the end of the battle. DAVID

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5 Simple Ways You Can Make This Lesson Stick With Your Kids

THIS WEEK’S LESSON: DAVID


IN THE CAR:Ask your child what they learned about this week on the drive home:Sometimes we think that we have to be a grown up to be strong. But kids will learn that God can give them strength to do his will right now. 1 Samuel 17:12-50, David & Goliath

HANGING OUT:Make this week’s lesson real:Look for David and Goliath stories this week in the news, on Sports Center, and on TV. How often do you see David and Goliath’s story repeated by others?

AT DINNER:Here are some great discussion starters:- Who took on the challenge from the giant Goliath? - How was David able to defeat Goliath? - How can we have the same strength David had to face our problems?

AT BEDTIME:Quiz your child on this week’s memory verse:“I can do all this by the power of Christ. He gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13 (NIrV)

PARENT TIME:What you need to know:God is our strength when times are tough. Pray that your kids will learn to rely on God for their strength any time they face a problem.

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Draw a movie poster for a movie based on David and Goliath!

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