Memory Verse
“I can do ___ things through Christ who strengthens me.”
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)
How many times did God call Samuel?
4 times (1 Samuel 3:4, 6, 8, 10)
What happened first?
A. The Lord instructs Samuel to anoint David as king.
B. David is first invited by Saul to play the harp for him.
A. The Lord instructs Samuel to anoint David as king.
David killed the Philistine giant Goliath using only a sling and one stone. How was David able to be victorious? How can we be victorious against the "giants" in our lives?
David was able to be victorious because he had faith in the one true God. We must also turn to God when we encounter difficulties and trust that He will give us the victory.
Who did King Solomon command to be split in half?
A baby which two mothers were fighting over
"A ___ loves at all times, and a ___ is born for adversity."
"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." (Proverbs 17:17)
Why did David go to the camp to see his brothers?
David's father asked him to bring food to the camp and bring back news from his brothers.
What happened first?
A. Saul is jealous of David because everyone praises him more than they praise Saul.
B. David is anointed king over Judah, and then over Israel.
A. Saul is jealous of David because everyone praises him more than they praise Saul.
Why did David spare Saul when he had the chance to kill him? What can we learn from David?
David chose to spare Saul because he respected God's decision to anoint Saul. We must not follow our emotions blindly, but instead think of what God wants us to do.
Who prepared instructions and materials to build the temple?
David
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will ___ no evil; for You are ___ me; Your rod and Your staff, they ___ me."
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me." (Psalm 23:4)
What did David take from Saul's camp when he was asleep?
Saul's spear and water jug that were next to him
What happened first?
A. David refuses to kill Saul when he has the chance.
B. David escapes Saul's attempts to kill him with a spear.
B. David escapes Saul's attempts to kill him with a spear.
Jonathan and David showed great kindness to each other. Share 3 examples of how you have showed kindness to others.
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Who shot arrows to signal their friend whether or not they should run away?
Jonathan
"A new ___ I give to you, that you ___ one another; as I have loved you, that you also ___ one another. By this all will know that you are My ___, if you have love for one another."
"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." (John 13:34-35)
How many years did it take Solomon to build the temple?
7 years
What happened first?
A. Solomon requests for wisdom to judge the people of Israel.
B. Following the instructions from his father David, Solomon builds the temple.
A. Solomon requests for wisdom to judge the people of Israel.
Why did Solomon ask for wisdom? Share a time when you asked God for wisdom.
With wisdom we are able to make decisions according to God's will.
Who anointed David as king?
Samuel, the men of Judah, and the men of Israel
"If any of you lacks ___, let him ___ of God, who gives to all ___ and without ___, and it will be ___ to him."
List 3 things David did to show kindness to Jonathan's son Mephibosheth?
David restored Saul's land to Mephibosheth, ordered Saul's servant and his family to manage Mephibosheth's property, and invited Mephibosheth to eat at his table continually. (2 Samuel 9:7)
What happened first?
A. Solomon dedicates the temple.
B. Solomon brings the ark into the temple.
B. Solomon brings the ark into the temple.
Why did King Solomon eventually turn away from God? What are 3 things you can do to flee from your weaknesses?
Solomon disobeyed God's commands and became distracted with sin: married foreign wives, accumulated riches, and multiplied horses
Who led David and his men to the camp of the Amalekites?
A young Egyptian man who was an abandoned slave of the Amalekites (1 Samuel 30:11-15)