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BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Samuel 6–7

STORY POINT: God promised that every king of Israel would come

from David’s family.

KEY PASSAGE: Psalm 145:13a

BIG PICTURE QUESTION: How is Jesus the perfect King? Jesus

perfectly rules over everything.

TEACH THE STORY(15–20 MINUTES)

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EXPERIENCE THE STORY(25–30 MINUTES)

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REVIEW THE STORY(10+ MINUTES)

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Unit 11 • Session 3God’s Covenant

with David

Unit 11 • Session 3

58 Preschool Worship GuideUnit 11 • Session 3

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LEADER Bible StudyThe path to Israel’s throne was not easy for David. Saul had tried multiple times to kill him, and David had to flee for his life, leaving behind his good friend Jonathan. But God had appointed David to be king, and God was faithful. Leading up to 2 Samuel 7, Jonathan was killed in battle against the Philistines. Saul fell on his own sword, and David became the king of Israel.

David moved the ark of God to Jerusalem—a cause for joyous celebration—and settled into his palace there. God blessed David and gave him peace from his enemies. But when David looked around, something didn’t seem right. He was living in a majestic palace while the ark of God was in a tent! David determined to build God a temple. That night, God gave the prophet, Nathan, a message for David. “Have I ever asked you to build Me a house?” God said. No, for four hundred years—since God brought the Israelites out of Egypt—He had dwelled in a tent.

David had been a shepherd, but God made him a king! God promised to give the Israelites a place to stay so they wouldn’t need to move around anymore. God promised to give His people rest from their enemies so they could stop fighting. Though God denied David’s desire to build God a house, God promised to make a house for David: a dynasty of his descendants and an everlasting kingdom.

As you teach preschoolers about God’s covenant to David, emphasize that God promised David that every future king of Israel would come from David’s family, and David’s kingdom would last forever. God kept His promise by sending His Son, Jesus, as one of David’s descendants. Jesus is our King who will never die; He will rule over God’s people forever.

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God’s Covenant with David2 Samuel 6–7

King Saul had died, and God chose David to be the next king of Israel. God gave His people a time of peace. David lived in a beautiful palace in the city of Jerusalem.

One day, David was talking with Nathan the prophet. “I live in a nice palace,” David said, “but the

ark of God sits inside a tent!”Nathan said, “God is with you. Do what you want!” But God did

not want David to do whatever he wanted. That night, God talked to Nathan. This is what God wanted Nathan to say to David:

“David, are you going to build a house for Me to live in? I brought My people out of Egypt. I gave them leaders to guide them. The whole time

I have been with them, My house has been a tent. Did I ever

ask anyone to build a temple for Me?“You used to be a shepherd, but

I made you a king. I helped you win battles, and My people now live in their own

land. There is no more fighting. When you die, one of your sons will be king. He will be a strong king. He will build a house for Me. I will love him, and I will never leave him. When your

Bible Storytelling Tips

• Storytelling motions: Tell children anytime they hear the word build in today’s Bible story, they should alternate stacking fists. Tell children anytime they hear the words palace or house, they should hold their arms above their heads and touch their fingers together to make a roof. Practice the motions a few times before telling the Bible story.

• Vary your voice: Use different voices for David and Nathan. Use a deep, booming voice for the voice of God.

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God’s Covenant with David2 Samuel 6–7

King Saul had died, and God chose David to be the next king of Israel. God gave His people a time of peace. David lived in a beautiful palace in the city of Jerusalem.

One day, David was talking with Nathan the prophet. “I live in a nice palace,” David said, “but the

ark of God sits inside a tent!”Nathan said, “God is with you. Do what you want!” But God did

not want David to do whatever he wanted. That night, God talked to Nathan. This is what God wanted Nathan to say to David:

“David, are you going to build a house for Me to live in? I brought My people out of Egypt. I gave them leaders to guide them. The whole time

I have been with them, My house has been a tent. Did I ever

ask anyone to build a temple for Me?“You used to be a shepherd, but

I made you a king. I helped you win battles, and My people now live in their own

land. There is no more fighting. When you die, one of your sons will be king. He will be a strong king. He will build a house for Me. I will love him, and I will never leave him. When your

Bible Storytelling Tips

• Storytelling motions: Tell children anytime they hear the word build in today’s Bible story, they should alternate stacking fists. Tell children anytime they hear the words palace or house, they should hold their arms above their heads and touch their fingers together to make a roof. Practice the motions a few times before telling the Bible story.

• Vary your voice: Use different voices for David and Nathan. Use a deep, booming voice for the voice of God.

son dies, his son will be king. The king will always be someone in your family.”

Nathan told David everything God said. Even though David wanted to build a temple for God, David listened to God and obeyed Him. David prayed: “God, I do not deserve anything You have done for me, and You promise to do so much more! You are so great! There is no one like You! You chose the Israelites to be Your own people. You rescued them from slavery in Egypt. God, please keep Your promises to me and my family. I am sure You will keep Your promises because You always do.”

Christ Connection: God promised David that every king of Israel would come from David’s family. God kept His promise. God sent His Son, Jesus, as part of David’s family. Jesus is our King. Jesus is alive, and He will be King over God’s people forever.

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TEACH the Story

SESSION TITLE: God’s Covenant with DavidBIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Samuel 6–7STORY POINT: God promised that every king of Israel would come from

David’s family.KEY PASSAGE: Psalm 145:13aBIG PICTURE QUESTION: How is Jesus the perfect King? Jesus perfectly rules

over everything.

Welcome and worship with songGreet preschoolers with a smile. As preschoolers arrive, sing an action song such as “God Alone” to engage and welcome them. Begin worship by leading preschoolers in the theme song “Crown Him With Many Crowns.”

Watch or tell the Bible storyUse a hammer to nail two pieces of wood together. Be sure to keep preschoolers out of the way. SAY • Building things is fun, isn’t it? In today’s Bible story,

David wanted to build a house for God. David lived in a fancy new palace. He wanted God to have a fancy house too, but God had a different plan.

Open your Bible to 2 Samuel 6. Show the video or tell the Bible story using the provided storytelling tips. Use the bolded version of the Bible story for young preschoolers.

Practice the key passage and a Bible skillWrite each word of the key passage on pieces of painter’s tape on individual blocks. Place the key passage marker at Psalm 145:13. Invite a child to open your Bible to the key passage. Read the key passage aloud. Use the blocks to build the key passage in the form of a house.

• “God Alone” song• “Crown Him With

Many Crowns” song

• hammer• nail• small pieces of

wood, 2• Bible• “God’s Covenant

with David” video (optional)

• Bible Story Picture Poster

• Story Point Poster• Giant Timeline

• blocks• painter’s tape• permanent marker• Bible• Key Passage Marker• Key Passage Poster• “Everlasting

Kingdom” song



SAY • David praised God for being a great king. David knew God deserved a home even fancier than his, but God did not need a house to live in. God had always been with His people and always would be. God’s kingdom is everlasting!

Sing the key passage song “Everlasting Kingdom” together.

Learn the big picture question and answerSAY • How is Jesus the perfect King? Jesus perfectly rules

over everything. Jesus is a perfect king, He does not need an fancy house on earth to rule in. Jesus is God the Son. He is everywhere and rules over everything. There is no king like Jesus.

Respond through song and prayerSAY • David wanted to build a house for God, but God

had bigger plans. God promised David that every king of Israel would come from David’s family. God kept His promise. God sent His Son, Jesus, as part of David’s family. Jesus is our King. Jesus is alive, and He will be King over God’s people forever.

Sing “Crown Him With Many Crowns” and “One” as preschoolers move with the music. Prepare for prayer by singing “Jesus, Thank You.” Collect an offering. SAY • God, Your kingdom lasts forever. You rule over

all generations, and You keep Your promises. You promised that every king of Israel would come from David’s family, and they did. Thank You for sending Jesus to be our King forever. Amen.

Transition to experience the story

• Big Picture Question Poster

• Story Point Poster • “Crown Him With

Many Crowns” song• “One” song• “Jesus, Thank You”

song• offering basket

• countdown video (optional)

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EXPERIENCE the StorySESSION TITLE: God’s Covenant with DavidBIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Samuel 6–7STORY POINT: God promised that every king of Israel would come from


over everything.

Work family puzzlesSet out a variety of puzzles that feature families. Encourage preschoolers to tell you about their family as they work. SAY • God promised David that every king of Israel

would come from David’s family. God kept His promise. God sent His Son, Jesus, as part of David’s family. Jesus is our King. Jesus is alive, and He will be King over God’s people forever.

Pretend to buildSet out toy tools. Invite children to pretend to build a house or temple. Consider providing a large cardboard appliance box to serve as a building for preschoolers to “work on.”SAY • David wanted to build a house for the ark of God to

be kept in. God said He did not want David to build Him a house; instead, God promised that every king of Israel would come from David’s family. God kept His promise. God sent His Son, Jesus, as part of David’s family.

Paint a houseUse painter’s tape to create an outline of a house on a sheet of heavyweight paper for each preschooler. Guide children to watercolor over their entire paper. When the art dries,

• puzzles featuring families

Tip: Be sensitive to family situations.

• toy construction tools

• large cardboard appliance box (normal)

• heavyweight paper• painter’s tape• watercolor paint• paintbrushes• cups of water • marker



print the story point on each preschooler’s paper. SAY • Instead of encouraging David to build Him a house,

God promised that every king of Israel would come from David’s family. God sent Jesus as part of David’s family. Jesus is alive, and He will be King over God’s people forever.

Build against a wall Use large cardboard blocks to build a house against a wall. Use painter’s tape to outline each block you used on the wall. Remove the blocks. Invite preschoolers to follow the tape pattern on the wall to rebuild the house. SAY • David lived in a beautiful palace and wanted to

build an even more beautiful temple for God. God told David that his son would build Him a temple instead. Then God promised that every king of Israel would come from David’s family. God kept His promise when He sent Jesus as part of David’s family. Jesus will be King over God’s people forever.

Pin the ark in the tentHang a large sheet of paper on the wall at a preschooler’s height. Draw the outline of a tent. Cut out the “Ark of God” printable. Place double-sided tape on the back. Invite preschoolers to take turns “pinning” the ark in the tent. SAY • David did not like that God’s house was a tent while

he lived in a beautiful palace. God promised that every king of Israel would come from David’s family and that David’s son would build Him a house.

Transition to review the story

• large cardboard blocks

• painter’s tape

• “Ark of God” printable

• scissors (adult use)• double-sided tape• large sheet a paper• marker• blindfold (optional)

• countdown video (optional)

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REVIEW the Story

SESSION TITLE: God’s Covenant with DavidBIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Samuel 6–7STORY POINT: God promised that every king of Israel would come from


over everything.

ReviewPoint to the giant timeline as you review today’s Bible story. Ask the following review questions:

1. Where did David live? (a beautiful palace) 2. What did David want to build? (a house for God)3. What did God remind David? (how He had always

helped His people and made David a king)4. Who did God say would build him a temple one

day? (David’s son)5. What was special about David’s family? (God

promised that every king of Israel would come from David’s family.)

6. How is Jesus the perfect king? Jesus perfectly rules over everything.

SAY • David had a plan to build God a house, but God reminded David that He did not need anything. God reminded David of all the ways He had already provided for His people. God promised to make David’s son the next king of Israel, and God promised that every king of Israel would come from David’s family. God kept His promise when He sent His Son, Jesus, to be part of David’s family.

Sing the theme song “Crown Him With Many Crowns” or key passage song “Everlasting Kingdom.”

• Bible• Bible Story Picture

Poster• Giant Timeline • Story Point Poster• Big Picture Question

Poster• Key Passage Poster• “Crown Him With

Many Crowns” song (optional)

• “Everlasting Kingdom” song (optional)



PrayInvite preschoolers to tell you any prayer requests they have.SAY • God, thank You for sending Jesus through David’s

family to be King forever. Help us trust Him. Amen.

Missions momentSAY • Most people in Mozambique who live by the

water do not know Jesus is King, so Brian Harrell, missionary to Mozambique, uses a boat to take the gospel to them. He named his boat “Hope” because he wants to bring the hope of Jesus to this people.

Display the “Dhow Picture.” Explain that a dhow (DOW) is a traditional sailing boat in Mozambique.

Sing a song Sing the following lyrics to the tune of “London Bridge Is Falling Down.” Drop your arms around the preschooler marching in front of you when you sing, “And your son.”

“ David planned to build a house, build a house, build a house. David planned to build a house, a house for God. God said ‘No, your son will build, son will build, son will build.’ God said, “No, your son will build a house for Me.” Then God promised, ‘And your son, and your son, and your son Then God promised, ‘And your son will be the next king!’ ”

• “Dhow Picture” printable

Tip: If you are unfamiliar with how to play “London Bridge Is Falling Down” look it up online before the session.

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