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Lesson kit: David Becomes King

Everything you need to teach this story in Sunday school, kids' church or at home: lesson plan, questions and a printable sheet.

Passage
2 Samuel 5
Ages
6 to 8
Length
37 minutes
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Lesson aim

God keeps his promises in his own time, and good leaders know they depend on him.

Key verse

“All the leaders of Israel... anointed David king over Israel.” 2 Samuel 5:3

Lesson plan

  1. 1

    Welcome · 5 minutes

    Greet the children, sing a song they know and say a short prayer.

  2. 2

    The story · 10 minutes

    Tell the story with the illustrations on the big screen or by reading it aloud, page by page.

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  3. 3

    Talk · 10 minutes

    Ask the questions below and let the children answer in their own words.

  4. 4

    Activity · 10 minutes

    Hand out the printed sheet: each child draws their favourite scene and practises the verse.

  5. 5

    Closing prayer · 2 minutes

    Close by thanking God for what you learned today. God keeps his promises in his own time, and good leaders know they depend on him.

Discussion questions

  1. Where was David anointed king?
  2. Which city did David capture?
  3. Why did David keep growing stronger?

Summary for the teacher

After many years, the leaders of Israel went to Hebron and anointed David king over all the people, just as God had promised. David captured the fortress of Jerusalem, which came to be called the City of David. He grew stronger and stronger, because he knew the Lord was with him.

Child's sheet

Name: ______________________________

David Becomes King

2 Samuel 5

✏️ Draw the part of the story you liked best
  1. Where was David anointed king?
  2. Which city did David capture?
  3. Why did David keep growing stronger?

✂️ Cut out and take home

“All the leaders of Israel... anointed David king over Israel.”

2 Samuel 5:3