1 Samuel 16

Samuel anoints David (1 Samuel 16:1-13)

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Gospel Conversations 2026 (Diocese of Dunedin) - 1 Sam 16:1-13
This week's story is the moment that Samuel encounters the shepherd-boy David, and recognises in him the king who would become the iconic king in Jewish thought. There is plenty in this story for us to ponder.

Intergenerational Worship

Dark Places (Intergen Australia)
Year B 2024
Bible references: 1 Samuel
Written and compiled by Elizabeth Waldron Anstice.

Talks

Full lessons plans & activities (Trueway Kids) - for a variety of ages.

Activities

Colouring Page (What's in the Bible)

Preschool Play

David is chosen as King (Ministry to Children) - full lesson plan and activities

Samuel anoints David (Trueway Kids) - full lesson plan and activities

Media

David (1 Samuel 16:14-)

David is a young shepherd who is chosen by God to rule Israel. He gains fame first as a musician and later by killing the giant Goliath, champion of the Philistines. He becomes a favorite of King Saul and a close friend of Saul's son Jonathan. After Saul and Jonathan are killed in battle against the Philistines, a 30-year old David is anointed king over all Israel and then conquers Jerusalem, establishing the city as his capital, and taking the Ark of the Covenant into the city to be the center of worship in the Israelite religion.