CHILDREN STS LESSON 3 DAVID IS ANOINTED KING
Text: 1 Samuel 16:1- 23
The children of Israel were God’s special people because they were descendants of Abraham – the friend of God. They had now fully settled in Canaan land which God promised to give their great, grandfather. God’s desire for them was that they would continually obey and allow Him to reign over them. However, because of their stubbornness and the influence from other nations, they demanded a king. God hearkened to their request and He chose Saul to be king. Not long after, King Saul disobeyed God and was rejected. Prophet Samuel became sad and sorrowful. God then directed him to go and anoint another man to be king. The name of this person was a young man called David. David was the youngest son of Jesse from the city of Bethlehem. He was a shepherd and cared for his fathers sheep. He was good looking, humble, obedient and hardworking. God noticed these and other qualities in him and sent Prophet Samuel to anoint him to be the king over Israel (1Samuel 16:10- 13).
The blessings and favour of God will always be upon boys and girls who love the Lord and obey His word. As you go through this lesson, the Lord will touch your life and make you a true friend of Jesus, so that you can serve祂 acceptably.
- DAVID CHOSEN TO BE KING: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
While Prophet Samuel was still sorrowing over Saul’s disobedience, God was ready to do something new. Saul did not fully obey God’s commandments. He preferred to please man, rather than obey God and do His will. God, therefore, chose another person who would obey His word. He was a shepherd boy who soon became the shepherd of all Israel. David was selected by God. Samuel would have anointed Eliab the eldest son because of his physical appearance. However, God soon corrected Samuel and this shows us that God looks deep into our hearts. Physical appearance can be deceptive. The heart is the centre of human activities; it directs our actions. No human being can see what goes on in a person’s heart. Only God knows our heart and our deepest thoughts. God is keeping a record of all that goes on in your heart, and He will judge accordingly. Surrender your heart to the Lord for cleansing through the blood of Jesus. David was the youngest of his father’s eight sons, yet, he was God’s choice. God is looking for boys and girls to serve Him in truth and in Spirit. Make yourself ready to be used of God. Never say “I am too young.” God can choose and anoint you for His service if you are obedient like David.
- DAVID SERVES IN THE PALACE OF KING SAUL: 1 Samuel 16:14-23
Even when God had rejected Saul, he was still physically the king of Israel for many years. The Lord, however, used this period to prepare David to be the next king of Israel. He led him to the palace to play music for Saul because of the evil spirit tormenting him. He also became his armour bearer. All these made him to be close to the king and to gain experience before he finally became king. While he served in the palace, David suffered a lot at the hands of Saul. At a time, David had to run for his life. While waiting to become king, he learned to trust the Lord in times of trouble. David was humble, bold, courageous, hardworking and obedient. Just like Joseph, God used David’s circumstances and trials to lead him to the throne. Remain focused, be humble and obedient to God’s word and you will surely get to the top.3. DESTINED FOR THE TOP:
1 Samuel 16:1,12,13; 2:7- 9; Jeremiah 29:11
David was anointed king when he was still a teenager. He did not get to the throne until about twenty years later. During this period, he was confronted with a lot of troubles. He ran from the wilderness to the desert and even had to hide in caves and under rocks. Through it all, he endured and trusted God to fulfil His promise in his life. Joseph was also destined for the throne, yet, he faced many difficulties. He also stood
firmly on God’s word and he made it to the throne at last. Moses was destined to be the great deliverer of Israel. His brethren rejected him and he fled to the wilderness, but at last God’s plan for his life was fulfilled. As a friend of Jesus, you are destined for the top. There may be challenges and difficulties, look unto Jesus; trust in Him and He will take you to the top.
Many children fail today because of the evil influences around them, self- destructive habits and lack of trust in God and His word. If you are in such a situation, it is not too late yet. You can turn around today and come to Jesus. Ask Him to forgive and cleanse you with His precious blood. Forsake all your sins and trust Him to fulfil all His good counsel for your life. Rise up and claim His promises now.
QUESTIONS:
- How many sons did Jesse have?
- Who did God send to anoint David?
- Mention four qualities in David that brought him favour from God.
- David’s service in the palace of Saul was by divine arrangement. Yes/No?
- How can: (i) A Christian child serve God acceptably? (ii) A sinful child Serve God acceptably?
- Mention four blessings for serving God acceptably.
MEMORY VERSE: “Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah” (1 Samuel 16:13).
LESSON: Obedience to God will grant us divine favour.
THOUGHT: I will obey God’s word so as to fulfil His divine purpose for my life.
ACTIVITY: Teachers should lead the children to pray for leaders in the church, community and states.
HOMEWORK: Children should show forth the character of a believer through their behaviour.
CONGREGATIONAL SONG: GHS 214 – ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS’ NAME!
CHORUSES: (1) Christ must be honoured. (2) Jesus shall reign forever more (3) He is Lord, He has risen from the dead.
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