OLD TESTAMENT 2022
Come Follow Me
with
Modern-Day Goliaths
Scripture:
1 Samuel 17:47
“And all this assembly shall know that the Lord saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the Lord’s and he will give you into our hands.”
Song:
Dare to Do Right, Children’s Songbook page 158
Lesson:
Hannah’s son Samuel grew up in the temple, tutored by Eli the priest. Samuel became a wise and faithful prophet of the Lord. Still, the people rejected the Lord and they begged Samuel to let them have a king. Although the Lord knew it was best if they allowed God to be their king, He told Samuel to let them have a king. The Lord guided Samuel to choose Saul. Saul was a good and righteous king for a time, but he became prideful. Saul lacked faith in the Lord to help his people fight against the Philistines. David, although he was a young boy, had great faith in the Lord and knew the Lord would help him. When a giant named Goliath threatened the Israelites, David bravely faced him, saying, “This day will the Lord deliver thee into mine hand… that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.”
David teaches us that, with faith, we can conquer the giants in our own lives. God will help us in our trials when we are humble and trust in Him.
Quote:
“You need not fear if you have the slingshot of truth in your hands… You have the stones of virtue and honor and integrity to use against these enemies… When they challenge you, you can hit them “between the eyes,” if you call upon God to protect you and you will be triumphant.” Gordon B. Hinckley
Q&A:
- How was Samuel faithful to the Lord?
- Why did Saul become prideful and forget the Lord?
- How did the Lord help David?
- What are some of our modern-day “battles” and “giants?”
- How can we have the Lord’s help to fight our modern-day “battles” and “giants?
Activity idea:
Modern-Day Goliaths
This fun activity will arm your family with a shepherd’s sling, five (paper) stones and faith to practice winning the fight against their modern-day Goliaths.
Treat idea:
Chocolate Covered (Marshmallow) Stones
A quick and easy treat your family will enjoy slinging into their mouths!
These lessons are perfect for: Family Home Evening at the beginning of the week, to recap the following Sunday or to enhance your family scripture study.
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