Introduction This week we are learning about David's relationships with Saul and Jonathan. The passage is found in | Samuel 18-26. Through these relationships we will learn about— © The sin of jealousy . Friendship * Trusting God even when our circumstances don’t make sense © Waiting on God instead of seeking revenge Lesson Guide Ask your child if they have ever been jealous. Explain to them that jealousy is being angry or upset about someone else’s possessions or accomplishments. Talk about how Saul was jealous of David because people liked him. Think about a time when you both experienced jealousy (make sure to select something within a child’s ability to understand). Consider the other sins that jealousy can lead people to commit. Talk about how Saul started out being jealous, but eventually his envy led him to hurt other people very badly. Get out a clear bowl and fill it with water. Explain to the child how the water is clear. Then take a bottle of food coloring. Place three drops on a plate. Talk about how small it seems in comparison to the water. Add the drop to the water. Show the child how one tiny, seemingly unimportant sin has colored the whole bowl of water. Add a few tablespoons of bleach and a half teaspoon of baking soda. Stir. Show the child how the water is now clear. Explain that Jesus’ blood is the only thing that can cleanse the sin from our souls. Talk about how Saul had the chance to ask God to help him overcome his sin, but he chose to let it grow. Contrast Saul’s behavior with Jonathan's. Talk about how Jonathan was David's friend and he helped him and loved him. Think about friends who have helped you or your child. Write “Thank You for Being my Friend” or a similar message on a notecard and allow the child to decorate it to thank their friend. Talk about how David trusted God even when things seemed bad. He knew that God would keep his promise and that one day, he would become king. Explain that God always knows best. Select a plate with a pretty design. Hold it above the child’s head so they can only see the bottom. Ask the child if it looks pretty. Tell them how pretty you think it is. Then lower the plate so the child can see the pretty design. Talk about how God can always see the big picture even if we can't. Explain that people will wrong us. Talk about how we have the choice to forgive or seek revenge. Consider how Jesus was wronged. Explain how he was hung on the cross but still asked God to forgive those who had wronged him. Think about someone who has wronged your child. Pray with them to ask God to help them forgive. 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God for the friends He gives us. ye. is Bedtime Music David ploved music for king Saul to help him sleep at night. Try listening to some bedtime songs with your child or sing some lullabies together. | will add some to this week's video playlist. Sneaky Pirates To teach how David sneaked up on Saul and took the corner of his clock you can play this fun game. One player (Saul) must face the wall with his eyes closed, Behind Saul place some items to he collected. The other players must try to sneak up and collect the items without Saul hearing them. © 2021 truewaykids.comDraw the strings on the harpWhat is the time? __ o'clock o'clockHiding in the Cave & . «Fe. Dd Fa y i ——— . * & nN = | , Can you find? . King Saul = DavidHarp Craft Make this simple craft to remember how Dovid played the harp for King Saul. What you need: * Template on white card. The thicker the card the better * Colouring crayons or pencils * Wool or string https://youtu.be/Im7gowDIsNE What to do: Colour in the template ‘Adullt - cut out harp Use a hole punch to make including inside 6 holes on the top and bottom Tie some wool onto one Thread the wool to make When all strings are the strings on the harp. complete, tie off the wool to fix in place. Down, across, up, across repeat.© 2021 truewaykids.comDavid waits to ke King Story Wheel For best results print both pages on white card. Colour both pages, cut out and fasten together. (BD https: /youtube/khrg3gGxx00 Cut out this section "What more can I say to you? Lord God. you love me, your servant. so much! 2 Samuel 7:20 Page 1Page 2David hiding in a cave What you need: Colouring equipment scissors Glue What to do: Colour in the template pages. Bd https: /youtu.be/kEJzdPVXGdE Cut out rock below. Glue onto the cave page where shown. Create a flap to see David hiding behind the rock © 2021 truewaykids.comB40 aNn|dwoo'sprifiomensy 1Z0Z © Ws MMTIE7ee Worship Time Recommended worship songs. Not produced by Trueway Kids. YouTube Videos to be used for personal use only. Help Me Be a Friend Alc https://youtu.be/1IKMNmvPZOc 2 Jesus is my Best Friend https: //youtu.be/tER4Jx6LyZk We Are Royalty https: //youtu.be/dWxMmaA1ZSCw Prayer Time Thank God for keeping his promises. Ask God to help you not get jealous, but be thankful. By Next Week Solomon IF you haven't already done so, sign up to receive future lesson by email. truewaykids.com/subscribe/