1 Samuel 16
Samuel anoints David (1 Samuel 16:1-13)
Input for leadersGospel 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
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TalksFull lessons plans & activities (Trueway Kids) - for a variety of ages.
ActivitiesColouring Page (What's in the Bible)
Preschool PlayDavid is chosen as King (Ministry to Children) - full lesson plan and activities
Samuel anoints David (Trueway Kids) - full lesson plan and activities |
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David (1 Samuel 16:14-)
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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.
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Activities
- Marshmallow Sheep (Doodlekins)
- Cottonball Sheep (Busy Bee Kids Crafts)
- Cheerio Shepherd Staff (I Did It, You Do It)
- David's Harp (Crafting the Word of God)
- David's Bag of Stones (Kinnen Livejournal)
- Slingshot (KGM Crafts)
- David's Crown (Crafting the Word of God)
- David Dances Before the Lord Dancing Corn (Green Kids Crafts)
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David and Saul
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