Sunday School Lessons for Kids – David and Goliath

These Sunday school lessons for kids about the story of David and Goliath are great to teach children about heroes. These ideas have worked particularly well with the 6-8 year olds in my class.

Bible Story:

Tell the story of David and Goliath to the children in the class.  A picture book version isn’t necessary but a simplified version of the story will put it into the understand level of this age group.  If you have a children’s bible that you use with your class, then this ought to be appropriate.
Drama: 

Recreate the story with the children in your class. 
Discussion 1: 

What is a hero?  What words describe a hero?  Who are the children’s heroes?  Are they all superheroes?  If they could be a NEW superhero – who would they be and who would they save?
Activity:

Supply each child with a sheet of paper and something to write with.  Have them write the name of their hero at the top of the page and the numbers 1 to 10 down the side.  Now the children should write 10 reasons (1 against each number) why this person is their hero.

Discussion 2:

Ask if they can think of another superhero – one that they can’t see, who didn’t wear a fancy costume, or fought other people but who saves them just the same.  Explain to them how Jesus was really the first superhero.

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