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Old Testament LESSON 25
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OLD TESTAMENT 1 Samuel 8-10; 13; 15-18
JUNE (week 3)
Lesson 25: June 13-19, 2022
“The Battle Is the Lord’s”
Discussion Topics (activities below) ⇓
PRIMARY – HOME
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• The Lord knows what is in my heart.
• Faith in Jesus Christ can help me have courage.
• Good friends can be a blessing to me.
• Those who serve in the Church are called by God.
INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES
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• Jesus Christ is my King.
• God calls people by prophecy to serve in His kingdom
• “To obey is better than sacrifice.”
• “The Lord looketh on the heart.”
• With the help of the Lord, I can overcome any challenge.
TEENS
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Lesson 25 Scripture Scholars
Week’s Scripture Scholars BOOKMARKS & scripture POP-UP Includes:
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Lessons 23-26 Scripture Scholars
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“THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’S”
Objective: Ever since the tribes of Israel had settled in the promised land, the Philistines had been an ongoing threat to their safety. Many times in the past, the Lord had delivered the Israelites from their enemies. But now the elders of Israel demanded, “We will have a king … [to] go out before us, and fight our battles” (1 Samuel 8:19–20). The Lord relented, and Saul was anointed king. And yet when the menacing giant Goliath hurled his challenge to the armies of Israel, Saul—like the rest of his army—was “greatly afraid” (1 Samuel 17:11). On that day, it wasn’t King Saul who saved Israel but a humble shepherd boy named David, who was wearing no armor but was clothed with impenetrable faith in the Lord. This battle proved to Israel, and to anyone who has spiritual battles to fight, that “the Lord saveth not with sword and spear” and that “the battle is the Lord’s” (1 Samuel 17:47).
For Primary: Show the picture of David and Goliath from this week’s outline in Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families. Invite the children to share what they know about the story, and ask questions to help them remember parts of the story that they left out.
. . . GOD KNOWS MY HEART . . .
The Lord knows what is in my heart.
Sharing the story of how the Lord told Samuel to choose David as king can help the children know that the Lord knows us individually.
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Share how the Lord told Samuel that David would become the king of Israel (see 1 Samuel 16:1–13). While you tell the story, you could let one child represent Samuel. He or she could give a paper crown to another child, who represents David. Share your testimony that the Lord knew David’s heart and that He knows each of us.
DOWNLOAD I Am a Child of God crown (HERE or below)
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Share an experience in which you felt the Lord was aware of you. Sing a song that teaches that the Savior knows and loves us, such as “Jesus Is Our Loving Friend” (Children’s Songbook, 58).
DOWNLOAD Love One Another song visuals (HERE or below)OLDER CHILDREN / YOUTH
It’s natural to judge others based on what we can see, but part of becoming more like Jesus is learning how to see as He does—by looking “on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7).
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Invite the children to imagine they were asked to pick someone to be a king. What qualities would they look for? Read together 1 Samuel 16:6–7 to find out what the Lord said to Samuel as he was looking for a new king for Israel. What do we learn from the Lord’s instructions?
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Present an object lesson to illustrate to the children that judgments we make based on “the outward appearance” (verse 7) may not be correct. For example, you could show them some food or a book with a wrapper or cover that doesn’t match its true contents. What do 1 Samuel 16:7 and this object lesson suggest about how we should view ourselves and other people?
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Share an experience in which you learned why you should “look on the heart,” not just “the outward appearance” (verse 7). Let the children share any similar experiences they’ve had. Sing a song that emphasizes this principle, such as “I’ll Walk with You” or “We Are Different” (Children’s Songbook, 140–41, 263).
DOWNLOAD I’ll Walk With You song visuals (HERE or above)
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ALL AGES
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AGES 4-7
AGES 8-11
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. . . HAVE COURAGE WITH FAITH . . .
Faith in Jesus Christ can help me have courage.
Children relate easily with young David because even though David was small, he overcame a big challenge. Help them see that the source of his courage and strength was his faith in Jesus Christ.
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Review the story of David and Goliath with the children (see “David and Goliath” in Old Testament Stories), and let them take turns acting out the story. Prompt the child pretending to be Goliath to say, “Give me a man, that we may fight together” (1 Samuel 17:10). Prompt the child pretending to be David to say, “I come to thee in the name of the Lord” (1 Samuel 17:45). Testify that when we have faith in the Lord, He will help us have courage like David had.
• DOWNLOAD I can do so many things! David and Goliath poster (HERE or below) -
Use this week’s activity page to show how tall Goliath might have been compared to a young boy like David. Explain that the army of Israel was afraid of Goliath. Ask the children to pretend to be scared. Then show a picture of Jesus Christ, and tell the children that because David had faith in the Lord, he could be brave. Ask them to stand up tall, like they are brave.
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Invite the children to march like they are David going to fight Goliath while singing a song about being courageous, such as “I Will Be Valiant” (Children’s Songbook, 162).
• DOWNLOAD I Will Be Valiant song visuals (HERE or below)
Jesus Christ can help me overcome any challenge.
The children may be facing challenges that seem as difficult as defeating a giant like Goliath. David’s example can give them hope that the Lord will help fight their battles.
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Assign the children to draw pictures of different parts of the story in 1 Samuel 17:20–54. Display the pictures in order on the board, and invite the children to share the story by talking about each of the pictures they drew. What does the Lord want us to learn from this story?
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Help the children make a list on the board of some difficult challenges a person might face.
• DOWNLOAD My Personal Goliaths prayer journal (HERE or below)Invite them to find things David said that can encourage someone who faces challenges like these (see 1 Samuel 17:26, 32, 34–37, 45–47). Tell the children how Jesus Christ has helped you during challenges.
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ALL AGES
Spotlight David & Goliath
AGES 1-5
Compare this rock/stone David slung at Goliath (that required faith that comes from prayer)
AGES 4-7
Spotlight David & Goliath
AGES 8-11
TEENS
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. . . LOVE & FRIENDSHIP . . .
Good friends can be a blessing to me.
Jonathan and David’s friendship is a great example of the blessings that can come from good friends.
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Draw two figures on the board, one to represent David and the other to represent Jonathan. Read to the children a few phrases from 1 Samuel 18:1–4 that emphasize the love these two friends felt for each other. Give each child a paper heart, and ask them how they can show love to a friend. After each child shares an idea, invite the child to attach the paper heart to the board.
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Tell the children about a good friend who helps you live the gospel or build your faith in Jesus Christ, and invite the children to share who helps them. Invite the children to act out doing something nice for a friend.
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ALL AGES
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AGES 4-7
AGES 8-11
TEENS
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. . . CALLED TO SERVE . . .
1 Samuel 8:6; 9:15–17; 10:1–24; 16:1–13
Those who serve in the Church are called by God.
The accounts of God choosing Saul and David to be kings can help your class understand how people are called to serve in the Church today. These accounts can build faith that callings come from God through His authorized servants.
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On separate strips of paper, write the following statements and scriptures: the people wanted a king (1 Samuel 8:6); the Lord told Samuel that Saul would be king (1 Samuel 9:15–17); Samuel anointed Saul (1 Samuel 10:1); Samuel presented Saul to the people (1 Samuel 10:24). Ask the children to read the scripture passages and put them in the correct order.
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Learn together the fifth article of faith.
DOWNLOAD Articles of Faith 1:5 (HERE or below) “A man must be called of God ….”Briefly tell the children how you received your calling to teach in Primary. How do you know that you were called of God? Testify that God inspires leaders to call people to serve.
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ALL AGES
AGES 1-5
AGES 1-5; 4-7
AGES 8-11
TEENS
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SUMMARY OF SUBJECTS FOR:
OLD TESTAMENT – 1 Samuel 8-10; 13; 15-18
JUNE (week 3)
Lesson 25: June 13-19, 2022
“The Battle Is the Lord’s”
