Day 1 David Anointed King 1Samuel 16:1-13
Key verse 1Samuel 16:13a
Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him (David) in the presence of his brothers.
Short paraphrase- Samuel anointed David.
Craft Idea: Crowns or other things related to royalty
Game idea: Where is the Button?
Place a button on a string circle large enough for all students to stand around. Students move the button around with hands over button. All students should move their hands like they are moving the button to hide where the button is. One student is in the middle. Depending on the skill level of other players the student may keep his eyes open. After counting to ten, the student in the middle takes 3 guesses to find the button. The button can continue to move while the student in the middle guesses.
Snack idea: a snack fit for a king…royal…velvet cake
Day 2 David Kills Goliath 1Samuel 17
Key Verse: 1Samuel 17:45a
David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty!
Short paraphrase-I come in the name of the Lord!
Craft ideas: Stone painting, armor
Game ideas: Steel the Bacon, Capture the Flag, Israelites and Philistines (play like Sharks and Minnows with Israelites in the middle)
Snack ideas: really big and/or really small food
Day 3 David Praises God Various Psalms
Key verse: Psalm 8:9
O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
Craft ideas: Harps, Rhythm instruments
Game ideas: Play music dance and freeze, musical chairs, “cake” walk
Snack ideas: musical trail mix, bugles
Day 4 David’s Friend Jonathan 1Samuel 20
Key verse: 1 Samuel 20:42a Jonathan said to David, “ Go in peace, for we have sworn friendship with each other in the name of the Lord.”
Craft ideas: Friendship bracelets or any symbol of friendship
Game ideas: 3 legged race or other partner games
Snack ideas: pears or fruit salad
Day 5 David’s Descendant-Jesus The Gospels
Key verse: Romans 10:9
That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord”, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Craft ideas: Anything related to Jesus
Game ideas: Jesus says (like Simon says), fruit basket upset with faith, love, hope, and kindness
Snack ideas: Christmas cookies, fish crackers, anything connected to Jesus