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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Returning to Jerusalem after 70 years in captivity, the Israelites were eager to restore that which they had lost. The prophets Ezra and Nehemiah helped lead the people in rebuilding the wall around the city and in repairing the temple. But this was more than rebuilding their place of worship: it was a return to their covenants with God.
After many years of living separately, King Hezekiah of Judah invited the people of the Kingdom of Israel to come down to Jerusalem and worship the Lord during the Passover. Many who came to the temple did not remember all the cleansing ordinances and were not fully prepared to participate. Rather than scorn them, Hezekiah made sure that no one who attended Passover was left out: “The good Lord pardon every one that prepareth his heart to seek God” (2 Chronicles 30:18-19). Because of this, “there was great joy” during the Passover in Jerusalem as the people grew closer together in worship (2 Chronicles 30:26).
Josiah was a righteous king of Judah. He desired to bring the people back into their covenant relationship with the Lord, yet there was no way to remember the Law of Moses: the people had forgotten it. However, when ancient scripture texts were found in the temple, Josiah was able to remind his people of the law and blessings of their covenant. The people began to feel God’s presence again as worship of the Savior resumed “with all their heart and all their soul” (2 Kings 23:3).