The following lesson was taught in our children’s Sunday School classes on Sunday, September 6. We would encourage you to use the ideas below to review Sunday’s lesson with your family.
God Makes David King
Passage: 2 Samuel 1:1–2:4a
Principle: God’s plan includes the death of the righteous and the wicked.
Praise: “This Is the Day”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
- How did David react to the death of Saul and Jonathan?
- How did God keep His promise to David to make him king?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
- By trusting that God has control over life and death.
- By praying for the salvation of unbelievers.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 2 Samuel 1:1–2:4a.
Next week: 2 Samuel 7
Memory Verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him,and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
*Preschool verse in bold print