The story of David versus Goliath teaches many important principles, with one being that if we try our best and have real faith in God, He will help us make the most of our efforts. Though an army was present and he was offered the king’s armor, David brought his sling and his belief that the Lord would prevail through him. It was enough: “the Lord saveth not with sword and spear” (1 Samuel 17:47) but with trust and hope.
Our children face “Goliaths” each day. We can prepare them in these battles by teaching them that even if they don’t succeed, having faith allows the Lord to make good of their efforts. His blessings for faith, especially when things don’t work out as our children intended, include peace, love, and joy that doesn’t end. We should help our children see that those feelings are the real outcomes worth striving for.
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We have some great activities and resources to help assist you in celebrating a Christ-centered Easter this year! We recommend picking the activities that work best for you and your family. We think just a few activities will allow you to celebrate Easter, but also allow you time to focus on our Savior and what He has done for us. Our hope is that you will find something meaningful for your family to help celebrate this special holiday!
Hands-On Activity
Have fun reenacting the story of David and Goliath with your family by making your own catapults! Read 1 Samuel 17:10-54 and talk about how David had the courage to fight Goliath because he had faith in the Lord. Follow the instructions on The Story of David and Goliath page included with the lesson.
Surprise Activity
As a family, read 2 Samuel 5:19–23 and talk about how David prayed to the Lord. Then, print the five Prayer Puzzles and ask your children when and where they can pray as you assemble the puzzles together.
Coloring Activity
Read 2 Samuel 7:16–17 with your family and talk about the Lord’s promise to David. As you color the “Jesus Christ Is Our King” coloring page together, discuss how David was promised that his family would be blessed and live forever because Jesus Christ would be born through his family line.
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For kids ages 1-4 at home and in nursery or sunbeams.
Family Activity
Teach that King David sought help from Heavenly Father by praying to Him (see 2 Samuel 5:19, 23, 25). Just like David, we can receive help from Heavenly Father, too. He listens to our prayers and will guide us. Sing “We Bow Our Heads” (Children’s Songbook, p. 25a). Have your child pretend to teach a teddy bear or favorite stuffed animal how to pray. Then, sing “Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, Say Your Prayers,” using actions and movements as you sing together. Place the teddy bear on your child’s bed to serve as a reminder to pray. Share a time when Heavenly Father answered your prayers.
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The story of David versus Goliath teaches many important principles, with one being that if we try our best and have real faith in God, He will help us make the most of our efforts. Though an army was present and he was offered the king’s armor, David brought his sling and his belief that the Lord would prevail through him. It was enough: “the Lord saveth not with sword and spear” (1 Samuel 17:47) but with trust and hope.
Have you ever been jealous of your neighbor? The Israelites sure were. They wanted a king to rule over them as other nations had, believing that life would be better and more secure. However, when Israel’s prophet prayed about having a king as a leader, the Lord responded that the people’s jealous desire was actually a rejection of Him as their true King: “they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them” (1 Samuel 8:7). Their need for what others’ possessed had decreased their faith in Him.
The Lord loved His people, the children of Israel. We read in Ruth that His love wasn’t just for the nation as a whole, but for each person individually who kept their covenants. Ruth is an example of a convert to the faith who trusted in the Lord to keep her and her mother-in-law safe during a famine. Ruth’s loyalty to God helped her see His blessings in her life and trust that even in an uncertain world, good things would come.