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

1. Find a partner to play against.
2. On the count of three, make a fist with your hand.
3. While saying ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors,’ swing your hand down three times.
4. On the third swing, choose to show Rock (a fist), Paper (an open hand), or Scissors (two fingers).
5. Here’s how it goes: Rock beats Scissors, Scissors beat Paper, and Paper beats Rock.
6. Find a partner, but here’s the twist: if you don’t win, line up right behind the winner, and you two become a team.
7. Round two, winners! Find another pair of winners to play against. If you do not win this round, join in the line behind the winners, and now you’re a team of four!
8. Keep going and give it your best shot until there are just two champs left standing. 
9. Final round! The player who wins this round is not just winning for themselves—it’s a victory for the entire team! Wait! if you want you can switch to the other team before the final round. Let’s cheer for our winning team!

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

THE CIRCUMSTANCE (1 Samuel 17:8-9)
Children let’s pretend to pick up one small stone. Pretend you have a sling. Take one arm and hold it to about your head, then make your wrist go in a circle like we are going to throw a rock at a hungry lion that is going to eat our lamb. Let go of one end of the sling, and watch the rock go up into the air. Watch it hit the lion in the head and see him run away. You were very brave. Today we are going to find out what David did?  In the land of Israel, between the mountains of Socoh and Azekah, a valley stretched out, the Valley of Elah. On one side stood the Philistine warriors, their champion towering above them—a giant named Goliath, over 9 ft. tall, and his armor weighed about 125 pounds. The top of his spear was about 15 pounds. He was a man to be feared. On the opposite side, the army of Israel encamped, with King Saul leading the way. Goliath challenged the Israelites, his voice booming across the valley. “Why have you come out to battle? Send forth a champion to face me. If he defeats me, we shall serve you; if I prevail, you shall serve us.”  (1 Samuel 17:8-9) The Israelites trembled at his words. Among them was a young shepherd named David, sent by his father to check on his older brothers serving in the army. Goliath’s taunts echoed in David’s ears as he observed the fear in the eyes of his people.

THE CHOICE (1 Samuel 17:3-58)
David’s heart burned with anger. “Who is this circumcised Philistine to defy the living God?”. David’s question gave hope to the hearts of those around him. David’s words reached King Saul, and he was called to the king’s presence. Saul hesitated. “You are but a youth and Goliath is a seasoned warrior,” he warned. David told Saul how God had helped him overcome lions and bears while tending his father’s sheep. He declared, “The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the bear will deliver me from this Philistine.” (1 Samuel 17:37) David refused Saul’s armor, and chose a sling and five smooth stones from the brook. With strong faith, he faced Goliath. The giant scorned him, yet David stood firm. “You come to me with sword and spear, but I come in the name of the Lord.” (1 Samuel 17:45)

 THE CONSEQUENCE (1 Samuel 17:48-58)

Triumph and Inspiration: David’s stone flew true, striking Goliath in the forehead. The giant fell, defeated by a shepherd boy’s faith and a single stone. God delivered David from the giant Goliath just like he had delivered him from the lion and bear. David’s victory helped the entire nation of Israel feel like they could be winners also. The Philistines fled, and the Israelites chased them in victory. ” David, now a hero, returned to Saul with Goliath’s head in his hand. The victory was not only David’s but the Lord’s. Israel witnessed the power of God and David’s strength of faith. Saul questioned David’s lineage, and the young shepherd revealed his humble origins. God looks upon the heart. Not, just physical beauty, or being born into a rich and powerful family. What does that mean? It is what you do, your actions. Do you love God, help others, be kind? Jesus wants us to love him and other people.

“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?”