“Boys & girls, let’s play a game and have fun!“

1. Split into two teams and stand facing each other, forming two lines about 10 meters apart.
2. Place an item (the “rock”) in the center between the two teams. This could be a ball, a cone, or any small object.
3. Assign a number to each player on one team and have their counterpart on the other team stand directly across from them.
4. The game leader will call out a number. The players with that number from each team run to the center, grab the ‘bacon,’ and try to return to their side without being tagged by the opponent.
5. If a player gets tagged before reaching their side, the opposing team earns a point.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all numbers have been called.
7. Round 2. Boys and girls in round two there is a “guard” by the Rock. If the guard tags you, you are out.
8. Round 3. This time there is a helper that can “freeze the guard” you can go and grab the rock without fear. 

“Boys & girls, listen carefully. Can you uncover today’s powerful Bible Discovery? Ready?”

THE CIRCUMSTANCE 
Long ago in the times of Kings and Queens, in the land of Israel, nestled among hills and valleys, lay the town of Bethlehem. In this town lived a young boy named David, who was led by God to shape the future of an entire nation.

THE CHOICE (1 Samuel 16:7, 12-13) (Children, when I say Lion roar like a lion when I say lamb baa like a lamb. When I cross my hands stop, Roaring and Baa- Baa)Samuel, a prophet who knew God’s voice, heard the Lord speak. “How long will you grieve over Saul?” the Lord’s voice echoed in Samuel’s soul. “I have rejected him as king. Fill your horn with oil and journey to Jesse the Bethlehemite. (A person that lived near or in the city of Bethlehem) There, I have chosen a king among his sons.” (1Samuel 16:1) With some worry Samuel obeyed, bringing an offering of sacrifice. But fear clung to him like a shadow. “How can I go? If Saul hears, he will kill me,” he thought. The Lord, in His wisdom, instructed Samuel to bring a heifer and speak of a sacrifice.  Samuel’s faith became stronger as he chose to obey God and set out on this divine mission. Samuel’spresence stirred the elders in Bethlehem, and they trembled. “Do you come peaceably?” they asked. “Samuel replied peaceably”. Then Samuel sanctified Jesse and his sons. A sense of hope filled the air, for they sensed the divine purpose behind Samuel’s visit. As Jesse’s sons passed before Samuel, his eyes were drawn to Eliab, strong and noble. But the Lord’s voice resounded, “Do not look on his appearance or stature. I have rejected him. The Lord sees the heart, not outward appearances.” Eachson, Abinadab, Shammah, and seven more passed in succession, but the Lord had not chosen them. Samuel questioned, “Are all your sons here?” Jesse hesitated, then spoke of the youngest, David, tending sheep (Baa, Baa, cross hands to stop.). “Send for
him,” Samuel declared, refusing to rest until David arrived.

THE CONSEQUENCE
When David stood before Samuel, his youth and innocence shone. The Lord’s voice declared, “Arise,” anoint him, for this is he.” Samuel poured oil on David’s head, anointing him as future king. From that moment, the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David, guiding his steps. David later told Saul (1 Samuel 17:34-35) “Your servant has been keeping his
father’s sheep. When a lion(roar, cross hands to stop.) or a bear came and carried off a sheep (Baa, Baa, cross hands to stop.) from the flock, then I went after it, struck it, and rescued the sheep (Baa, Baa, cross hands to stop) from its mouth. When it turned on me, I seized it by its hair, struck it, and killed it.”

“Boys & girls, what did we discover about God in this Bible History? (Coaches: answers will vary.) Let’s become great discoverers by asking some fun & challenging questions. Ready?”