1 Samuel 15:1—16:3
Saul was a good king for about 20 years. Then he began to disobey God. God was sorry he made Saul the king. Samuel was sad about it, too.
God sent Samuel to a man named Jesse to find a new king. When Samuel met Jesse, he said, “I would like to meet your sons.”
When Samuel saw them, he thought, These are strong-looking men. God said, “I do not look at the outside of a person. I look at the inside of a person. I look at the heart.”
Samuel asked Jesse, “do you have another son?” Jesse said, “Yes. His name is David. He is out in the field with the sheep.” Samuel asked to see him. As soon as David arrived, God told Samuel, “He is the one I want to be the next king.” Samuel anointed David. He poured oil on David’s head, and David was filled with God’s power.
Discussion Questions
· Who did God send Samuel to? Jesse.
· What was Samuel looking for? The next king
· Who did he pick? David
· Is it important to look at the outside or inside of person? You should look at the inside of
each person to learn about their heart.
Bible Verse for September
“Great is our Lord and mighty in power.” Psalm 147:5
Activity
Craft: Handprint Sheep
Materials:
· Black Construction Paper
· Cotton Balls
· Glue
· White Crayon
Instructions:
· Trace hand with white crayon. The thumb will be the sheep’s head
· Glue cotton balls on the hand. Leave enough room to draw eyes on the thumb
· Draw a face on the thumb
