Movie Pre-K Adaptation: Show movie as written, but game afterward should have objects in bag that tell the story. You will probably have to tell the kids what the objects represent. After they are all out of the bag, have the kids tell you what each item represents, then go back and tell the story again, holding up each item, then passing it around the circle.
A lesson posted by Jan Marshall from: Brenthaven Cumberland Pres.
Brentwood, TN
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“’ . . . for the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.’”
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Teacher preparation:
Back in the 80's Paramount produced King David with Richard Gere in the lead role. It is, surprisingly, one of the best Bible movies ever made. It sticks extremely close to the script and has extremely few Hollywood sub-plots. It has some violence in it (as does the biblical story).
You will want to skip a section of Samuel confronting King Saul about the Ammonites (there's a beheading as in Scripture) and when David marries Saul's daughter, her breasts are briefly shown.
Be sure the video is ready to start after the beheading.
Presentation
Opening- Welcome and introductions:
Greet the children and introduce yourself. Remember that you are interacting with a different group of students each week—some may not know you. Wear your nametag and make sure that the children are wearing theirs.
Lesson Plan:
Animal horn or picture of one (held the oil for anointing)
Baby doll or small child figure (indicating that David was the youngest)
Binoculars (Samuel's search for the new king)
Crown (Kings wear crowns - David was anointed king)
Dirty sock (David didn't have time to clean up before coming inside)
Family picture with lots of children (Eight would be perfect - for brothers)
Heart (God looks on the heart)
Index card with "Holy Spirit" written on it (Holy Spirit came upon David when he was anointed)
Index card with “Old Testament” written on it (where this story is found), or index card with Scripture reference (where story is found - for older children)
Picture of a shepherd or small shepherd's crook (David was a shepherd)
Small bottle of oil (Samuel anointed David with oil)
Small stuffed sheep (David cared for his father's sheep)
Praying hands (Samuel prayed to God)
Other objects that have no obvious relation to the story, so there will be some with no connection.
Closing:
Remind the class that God chose David to be king of Israel. His anointing was an outward sign that he was to be king, but it also meant he would need to prepare himself for the job ahead. The anointing was just the beginning of David’s adventures. You will learn more about him in the next two months.
Closing prayer:
Close the class with a prayer of your own, or use the following:
Loving God, thank you for always being there when we need you. Help us to rely on you to help us with whatever we are facing and may we never forget that even though things may not always be the way we expect, you are always there for us and we can count on that. Amen.
Journal Time:
Help the shepherd pass out the journals. Have them answer the following:
What is one way David could have prepared to be King of Israel. (Share their answers if there is time.)
Dismissal:
Have the children help you tidy up the workshop space. Dismiss them with instructions about where they are to go. If you complete the lesson with quite a bit of time left, you may allow the children to visit the Ewing McGee Children’s Library, being quiet so as not to disturb classes still in session.