Lesson 10.6 David Sinned and was Restored

Lesson 10.6 
David Sinned and was Restored

2 Samuel 11:1 - 12:14; Psalms 51

This week are going to learn about God’s unending forgiveness that David experienced and we can too because of Jesus. David sinned against God by taking Bathsheba away from Uriah and having Uriah killed in combat, but when God sent Nathan to confront him about his sin, David repented and God forgave him. David’s sin came with a price though, as sin always does.

 

In the same way, we can receive God’s forgiveness too because God sent His Son, Jesus, to pay the price for our sin. Jesus died the death we deserve so that we could be made right with God.

Help your kids understand that sin is serious and that God has not promised to spare us from its consequences. At the same time, point out the love, mercy, and grace of God that we experience because of Jesus and how in Jesus we have been completely forgiven of all our sin.

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FAMILY DISCUSSION POINTS

●     Babies and Toddlers

○     Jesus is our King.

○     David made a wrong choice.

○     David asked God to forgive him, and God forgave David.

○     God forgives us through His Son, Jesus.

●     Preschool

○     Who is our King? Jesus is our King forever.

○     God forgave David.

●     Kids

○     Who is our King? Jesus is our King forever, and He rules over the world.

○     God forgave David when he repented of his sin.

 

BIG IDEA

KEY SCRIPTURE

NEXT WEEK

●     “Solomon Asked for Wisdom” (1 Kings 2:1-4,10-12; 3:1-15)

Lesson 10.5 God made a covenant with David

Lesson 10.5 
God Made Covenant with David

2 Samuel 7

We continue the big story of the Bible this week with David recognizing that he was living in a wood-paneled palace while the ark was still in a tent. David wanted to build a temple for God, but God did not want David to build it. Instead, God told David that his son would build the temple, but He made a covenant with David and promised that every future king of Israel would come from David’s family.

 

God kept His promise by sending His Son, Jesus, to be one of David’s descendants. Jesus is our King who will never die; He will rule over God’s people forever.

Help your kids see that God’s promise to David to provide Jesus can be traced all the way back to God’s promise to Adam and Eve and Abraham in Genesis. Remind them that God had promised from the beginning that He was going to provide a Rescuer to break the power of sin and death and that the Rescuer is Jesus.

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FAMILY DISCUSSION POINTS

●     Babies and Toddlers

○     God made a special promise to David.

○     God promised to make David’s family kings.

○     God sent Jesus through David’s family.

○     Jesus is our King forever.

●     Preschool

○     Who is our King? Jesus is our King forever.

○     God said Jesus would be part of David’s family.

●     Kids

○     Who is our King? Jesus is our King forever, and He rules over the world.

○     God promised that Jesus would come from David’s family.

BIG IDEA


KEY SCRIPTURE

 

NEXT WEEK

●     “David Sinned and Was Restored” (2 Samuel 11:1-12:14; Psalm 51)

Lesson 10.4 David and Jonathan Became Friends

Lesson 10.4 

David and Jonathan Became Friends

1 Samuel 18:1-12; 19:1-10; 20:1-42

This week we will continue to trace David’s rise to replace Saul as king. David’s victory over Goliath brought David great fame and adoration in Israel. Saul had brought David into his court, but in time, Saul became intensely jealous of David and even tried to kill him.

Meanwhile, David and Saul’s son Jonathan became true friends. Even though Jonathan was next in line to be king after Saul, he recognized and accepted that God had chosen David instead. David and Jonathan’s friendship points to an even greater friendship—our friendship with Jesus. Jesus calls us friends (John 15:15), and he showed His love by dying to save us from sin.

Help your kids see Jesus is our King and He is our friend also. 

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 FAMILY DISCUSSION POINTS 

● Babies and Toddler
○ Jesus is our King.
○ King Saul wanted to hurt David.○ Jonathan was a good friend to David.○ Jesus is our Friend and King. 

● Preschool○ Who is our King? Jesus is our King forever.  ○ God gave David a friend. 

● Kids○ Who is our King? Jesus is our King forever, and He rules over the world. 
○ God used Jonathan to save David’s life.

BIG IDEA

UNIT KEY PASSAGE

NEXT WEEK 

● “God Made a Covenant with David” (2 Samuel 7)

Lesson 10.3 David was Anointed and Fought Goliath

Lesson 10.3 David was Anointed 
and Fought Goliath

1 Samuel 16-17

As we continue our journey through the big story of the Bible this week, we come to God anointing David to replace Saul as king and David’s victory over the giant Goliath. While Saul looked the part to be king, David didn’t look like a strong warrior and seemed to be no match for the Philistine champion. But God gave David power and he defeated Goliath. 

God used this victory to position David as the next king and also to show us a picture of Jesus. When Jesus came to earth, He didn’t look like a strong warrior either. But Jesus showed His power when He died on the cross and rose again to defeat death. 

Help your kids see the connection between David and Jesus. Talk about how God defeated Israel’s enemy of Goliath and our greater enemy of sin and death. Guide your kids to see that David doesn’t primarily teach us to be brave, but to trust in Jesus instead.

FAMILY DISCUSSION POINTS

● Babies and Toddlers

○ Jesus is our King.

○ God chose David to be king after Saul.

○ God gave David power to fight Goliath.

○ God sent Jesus through David’s family. 

● Preschool

○ Who is our King? Jesus is our King forever. 

○ God gave David power to defeat Goliath. 

● Kids

           ○ Who is our King? Jesus is our King forever, and He rules over the world. 

           ○ God gave David power to defeat Goliath.

BIG IDEA


KEY VERSE

NEXT WEEK 

● “David and Jonathan Became Friends” (1 Samuel 18:1-12; 19:1-10; 20:1-42)

Lesson 10.2 God Rejected Saul as King

Lesson 10.2 God Rejected Saul as King

1 Samuel 13:1-14; 14:18-48; 15:1-35

Last week, we saw how Israel demanded a human king to rule over them. God’s intention was to provide the perfect King for His people in Jesus, so He warned Israel about the problems they would face if they chose a human king instead. The people did not heed God’s warning, and God gave them Saul to be their king. 

This week, we will see that God’s warnings about a human king began to come true with Saul. Saul looked just like the kind of king that the people wanted, but he sinned when he tried to offer a sacrifice that only the priest was allowed to give. Because of this, God rejected Saul as king. 

Help your kids understand that Jesus is our perfect King and that we can trust and follow Him completely. Talk with them about our need to obey God completely and that we should do so because of our love for Him.
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BIG IDEA

FAMILY DISCUSSION POINTS 

● Babies and Toddlers

○ Jesus is our King.

○ King Saul did not obey God.

○ God was going to choose a new king.

○ Jesus is our King who always obeyed God.

• Preschool

○ Who is our King? Jesus is our King forever. 

○ Saul disobeyed God, so he could not be king anymore.

● Kids

○ Who is our King? Jesus is our King forever, and He rules over the world. ○ God rejected Saul as king because of his sin.

UNIT KEY PASSAGE

NEXT WEEK 

● “David Was Anointed and Fought Goliath” (1 Samuel 16-17)

Lesson 10.1 Israel Demanded a King

Lesson 10.1 Israel Demanded a King

This week, we will reach an important juncture in the big story of the Bible. The people of Israel had been led by a series of judges, but now they looked around and saw how the other nations had kings, so they too wanted a king. So the people went to the last judge, the prophet Samuel and demanded a king. Samuel resisted, but God told him to do as the people asked. However, God told Samuel to warn the people about the consequences of having a king.

Samuel tried to warn the people that a king would place a heavy burden on them. He would take young men to fight in wars. He would tax the people. He would make them work hard. But the people refused to listen so God appointed a man named Saul to be Israel’s king. From a human perspective, Saul was the perfect choice, but as we will see next week, he was far from being the perfect king God had in mind.

Help your kids understand that Jesus is our King and that He is the perfect, wise, and loving King. Encourage your kids to follow Jesus as the absolute leader of their lives.

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      BIG IDEA

 

FAMILY DISCUSSION POINTS

●     Babies and Toddlers

○     Jesus is our King.

○     God’s people wanted a king to lead them.

○     Saul was the first king of Israel.

○     God sent Jesus to be our King.

●     Preschool

○     Who is our King? Jesus is our King forever.

○     God chose a king for Israel.

●     Kids

○     Who is our King? Jesus is our King forever, and He rules over the world.

○     God chose Saul as Israel’s first king.

 

UNIT KEY PASSAGE

 

NEXT WEEK

●     “God Rejected Saul as King” (1 Samuel 13:1-14; 15:1-35)

Lesson 9.6 Eli and Samuel

Lesson 9.6

God Judges His People: Eli and Boy Samuel

1 Samuel 1-3

This week we wrap up our study of the Old Testament judges by studying Samuel. Samuel was called by God as a boy to tell Eli and the people of Israel about God’s plan.

Samuel used God’s words to tell the people what God is like. John 1:1 says that Jesus is the Word. Jesus showed the world what God is like, and He told people to turn away from their sin. Jesus ultimately freed people from the power of sin by dying on the cross and rising again.

 

Help your kids connect Samuel using God’s words to tell others about what God is like and Jesus, the Word of God, showing the world perfectly what God is like because He is God.

 

FAMILY DISCUSSION POINTS

●     Babies and Toddlers

○     God’s plan is perfect.

○     God heard Hannah’s prayer for a son.

○     God used Samuel to tell His words to the people.

○     Like Samuel, Jesus told people God’s words.

●     Preschool

○     Whom does God use in His plan? God uses people in His plan.

○     God spoke to Samuel.

●     Kids

○     How does God accomplish His plan? God uses people for His glory and our good.

○     God called Samuel to share God’s plan.

 BIG IDEA

UNIT KEY PASSAGE

NEXT WEEK

●     “Israel Demanded a King” (1 Samuel 8–10

Lesson 9.5 Ruth and Boaz

Lesson 9.5

God Judges His People: Ruth and Boaz

Ruth 1-4

This week we will look at the story of Ruth and Boaz that took place during the time of the judges. God provided Boaz to take care of Ruth and her mother-in-law Naomi when they were in need. God sent Jesus to earth through Ruth’s family.

 

Boaz was a family redeemer. That means he would help his close relatives who were in trouble. Boaz cared for Ruth and Naomi because their husbands had died. In a similar way, Jesus is our Redeemer. We need help because we sin. Jesus bought our salvation for us by taking our punishment when He died on the cross. 

 

Help your children see the picture of Jesus redeeming us through His payment on the cross.

 

FAMILY DISCUSSION POINTS

●     Babies and Toddlers

○     God’s plan is perfect.

○     God used Boaz to take care of Ruth and Naomi.

○     God sent Jesus to earth through Ruth’s family.

○     Like Boaz, Jesus helps us in times of trouble.

●     Preschool

○     Whom does God use in His plan? God uses people in His plan.

○     God gave Ruth a family.

●     Kids

○     How does God accomplish His plan? God uses people for His glory and our good.

○     God provided a redeemer for Ruth.

BIG IDEA

UNIT KEY PASSAGE

NEXT WEEK

●     “Eli and Boy Samuel” (1 Samuel 1–3)

Lesson 9.4 - Samson

Lesson 9.4 God Judges His People 
Samson

Judges 13-16

This week we come to Samson in our study of the Old Testament judges. God gave Samson great strength, but Samson was very weak when it came to being faithful to God. Samson’s sin led to his death, but God used his death to defeat the Philistines and deliver the Israelites from their enemy.

Samson’s story reminds us of Jesus. Jesus never sinned, but God sent Him to die on the cross and rise again to rescue believers from sin and give them eternal life.

Help your children see that Samson offers us a contrasting picture of Jesus. Like Samson, Jesus’ death was used to deliver God’s people, only Jesus did not die because of a sin He committed. Jesus died because of our sin. 

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FAMILY DISCUSSION POINTS

●     Babies and Toddlers

○     God’s plan is perfect.

○     God made Samson strong to help God’s people.

○     Samson made wrong choices, but God’s plan is perfect.

○     God sent Jesus to be our Judge.

●     Preschool

○     Whom does God use in His plan? God uses people in His plan.

○     God made Samson strong.

●     Kids

○     How does God accomplish His plan? God uses people for His glory and our good.

○     God gave Samson power.

BIG IDEA

KEY PASSAGE

NEXT WEEK

●     "Ruth and Boaz" Ruth 1-4

Lesson 9.3 Gideon

Lesson 9.3

God Judges His People: Gideon

Judges 6-8

This week, we continue examining the judges of the Old Testament with Gideon. Gideon was an unlikely judge. When God called him, he was afraid and was unsure if he could be used by God. God proved to Gideon, and the Israelites, that He is strong enough and that He is the One Israel should depend on.

The Israelites cried out to God because they knew they could not save themselves. Even Gideon was not enough to save them; God used Gideon to save His people, but God fought the battle for them. The people needed someone who was mighty to save. Jesus Christ came to save us from sin because we cannot save ourselves. Only God, through Christ, can save us.

 

Help your kids see that God uses our weaknesses for His glory.

 

FAMILY DISCUSSION POINTS

●     Babies and Toddlers

○     God’s plan is perfect.

○     God used Gideon to help His people.

○     God said He would be with Gideon.

○     God sent Jesus to be with us.

●     Preschool

○     Whom does God use in His plan? God uses people in His plan.

○     God gave Gideon victory over his enemies.

●     Kids

○     How does God accomplish His plan? God uses people for His glory and our good.

○     God used Gideon’s weakness for His glory.

 

BIG IDEA

KEY VERSE

NEXT WEEK

●     “Samson” (Judges 13–16)

Lesson 9.2- God Judges His People - Deborah and Barak

Lesson 9.2 Deborah and Barak

Judges 4-5

This week we continue our study of the judges as we work through the Old Testament. When God’s people were distressed by Canaan, they cried out for a judge and God sent them a judge named Deborah. Deborah obeyed God and instructed Barak to fight Israel’s enemy. With the help of a woman named Jael, Israel won the victory.

God does what is for His glory and our good. (Psalm 115:3; Romans 8:28) God fought for the Israelites and used Deborah, Barak, and Jael to defeat Canaan. In a similar way, God uses people and events to not only save us from our enemies, but to bring about our ultimate good: salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Help your children see that God uses people to bring about His perfect plan.

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FAMILY DISCUSSION POINTS

●     Babies and Toddlers

○     God’s plan is perfect.

○     God’s people needed someone to help them obey God.

○     God used Deborah and Barak to help His people.

○     God sent Jesus to be our Judge.

●     Preschool

○     Whom does God use in His plan? God uses people in His plan.

○     God sent judges to help His people.

●     Kids

○     How does God accomplish His plan? God uses people for His glory and our good.

○     God’s people needed someone to rescue them from their enemies.

BIG IDEA

UNIT KEY PASSAGE

NEXT WEEK

●     “Gideon” (Judges 6–8)

Lesson 9.1- The First Judges

Lesson 9.1

The First Judges

Judges 3: 7-31

This week we begin studying the Old Testament judges. After Joshua died, the people were left without a leader and began to sin against God. God disciplined them and when the people cried out for deliverance, God sent a leader called a judge to rescue them. Later, when that judge died, the people sinned again and the pattern was repeated.

The judges saved the people from the consequences of their sin, but not the cause of it. God’s plan was to one day send a true Deliverer—Jesus, His own Son—to be the King of His people. Jesus saves people from sin forever.

Help your kids see that all of the judges were imperfect humans and they could not rescue God’s people from the cause of their sin, just the consequences. 

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FAMILY DISCUSSION POINTS

●     Babies and Toddlers

○     God’s plan is perfect.

○     God’s people did not always obey Him.

○     God sent leaders called judges to help God’s people.

○     God sent Jesus to be our Judge.

●     Preschool

○     Whom does God use in His plan? God uses people in His plan.  

○     The Israelites forgot about the one true God.

●     Kids

○     How does God accomplish His plan? God uses people for His glory and our good.

○     God’s people turned from Him to worship idols.

BIG IDEA

UNIT KEY PASSAGE

 

NEXT WEEK

●     “Deborah and Barak” (Judges 4–5)