David Trusts God
1 Samuel 17:1-50
Our story comes from the Bible. It is found in the part of the Bible called 1 Samuel ("First Samuel"). It is the first of two books in the Bible named after Samuel.
There was a big, big giant named Goliath.
Goliath was very tall and very strong. He shouted at God’s people and said, “Send someone to fight me!”
All the soldiers were afraid. No one wanted to go.
Then David came.
David was not a soldier. He was a shepherd. He brought food for his brothers and heard Goliath shouting.
David said, “I will go!”
People were surprised. David was small, and Goliath was very big.
But David trusted God.
David said, “God helped me before, and He will help me again.”
David picked up five small stones and took his sling.
He did not wear heavy armor. He trusted God instead.
David ran toward Goliath.
He swung his sling and let go of a stone.
The stone hit Goliath—and the giant fell down!
God helped David win.
Jesus helps us see this clearly.
Jesus teaches us to trust God and not be afraid. God is always with us.
Key Takeaway for Preschoolers
We can trust God, even when we feel afraid.
Dear God,
Thank You for helping David be brave. Help us to trust You when we feel afraid. Remind us that You are always with us. We love you, God.
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Bible Verse: “A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another.” — John 13:34, BSB
Paraphrase: Jesus says, “Love each other the way I love you.”
Activities
These activities help preschoolers engage with the story through movement, crafts, music, and storytelling, making the lesson fun and memorable.
1. “Knock Down the Giant” Game
Objective: To reinforce that God helps us face big challenges.
Materials: Plastic cups or soft blocks, A soft ball or beanbag.
Activity: Stack cups or blocks to make a “giant.” Let children take turns tossing a soft ball to knock it down.
Talk About It: “Was the giant big? Who helped David win? Who helps us when things feel big or scary?”
2. Five Smooth Stones Counting Activity
Objective: To connect with the story while practicing counting.
Materials: Five small stones (or similar objects) per child
Activity: Give each child five stones. Count them together. Let children hold or move the stones as you retell the story.
Talk About It: “How many stones did David pick up? Did David trust the stones—or God?”
3. “Be Brave and Trust God” Song (Musical Activity)
Tune: The Muffin Man (Public Domain)
Objective: To help children remember to trust God.
Materials: None
Activity: Teach the song and encourage marching or clapping along.
Song Lyrics:
Oh, I can trust-- in God,
In God, in God,
Oh, I can trust-- in God,
He helps me every day.
When I feel afraid--,
Afraid, afraid,
When I feel afraid--,
God helps me be brave.
Talk About It: “When do you feel afraid? Who helps you be brave?”
4. Big and Small Comparison Activity
Objective: To show that God is greater than anything.
Materials: Large and small objects
Activity: Show children big and small objects. Talk about how Goliath was big and David was smaller—but God is greater than all.
Talk About It: “Was Goliath big? Is God bigger than everything?”
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