BOTTOM LINE: God can use us if we have a willing heart. 

OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that God can use them to do great things. 

KEY PASSAGE: 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Samuel Anoints David.

SUMMARY: Sometimes we feel like we aren’t strong enough or smart enough or important enough to do anything really great. But God has big plans for kids who seek after his heart. 

BOTTOM LINE: God takes delight in the service we give him. 

OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that God is happy with even the smallest things we do for him. 

KEY PASSAGE: 1 Samuel 16:14-23. David Enters the King’s Service.

SUMMARY: Sometimes we feel like the things we do for others aren’t really that important. But God takes great delight in the service of kids who seek after his heart. 

BOTTOM LINE: God gives us family members who can help us learn about Him.

OBJECTIVE: Children will learn that grandparents and other older family members can teach us important things about God, faith, love, and wisdom.

KEY PASSAGE: 2 Timothy 1:3–7 — Paul reminds Timothy about the sincere faith that first lived in his grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice

BOTTOM LINE: With God’s help, we can overcome the tough times in our lives. 

OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn how God can give us victory in dark times. 

KEY PASSAGE: 1 Samuel 17. David Defeats Goliath.

SUMMARY: Sometimes we feel like we are too weak to make it through the hard times of life. But God gives amazing victories to kids who seek after his heart. 

BOTTOM LINE: God wants us to repay evil with good. 

OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn to love their enemies. 

KEY PASSAGE: 1 Samuel 24. David Spares Saul’s Life.

SUMMARY: Sometimes we are scared and would rather pay back evil with evil. But God gives grace and compassion to kids who seek after his heart.