The Gospel Project Faith Talk - 1 Samuel 16
Sunday: June 29, 2025
Scripture: 1 Samuel 16
Scripture: 1 Samuel 16
Preschool
Main Idea: David Played for Saul (1 Samuel 16)
Summary
Review Questions
- Saul’s helpers wanted to help him feel better. They said, “Let’s find someone who can play music to make King Saul happy again!”
- His helpers found a boy named David, who played music on a small harp.
- When David played the small harp, Saul felt much better.
Review Questions
- Why did Saul’s helpers want to find someone to play music for him?
- What are some ways you can help others?
Kids
Main Idea: David Played for Saul (1 Samuel 16)
Summary
God’s Spirit left King Saul, and an evil spirit came and tormented him. Saul’s servants asked David to play music to help make Saul happy again. Saul loved David very much and made David his armor-bearer.
Review Questions
God’s Spirit left King Saul, and an evil spirit came and tormented him. Saul’s servants asked David to play music to help make Saul happy again. Saul loved David very much and made David his armor-bearer.
Review Questions
- Why was David chosen to help King Saul?
- How did David show humility by serving King Saul?
Students
Main Idea: Becoming more like Jesus will lead us to serve others in humility. (1 Samuel 16:14-23)
Summary
After God's spirit left King Saul, an evil spirit began tormenting him and making him feel terrible, so his servants suggested finding someone who could play music to help him feel better. They found David, a young shepherd who was skilled at playing the harp, and brought him to serve in Saul's court. Whenever the evil spirit troubled Saul, David would play his harp, and the beautiful music would make Saul feel peaceful and drive the evil spirit away.
Review Questions
After God's spirit left King Saul, an evil spirit began tormenting him and making him feel terrible, so his servants suggested finding someone who could play music to help him feel better. They found David, a young shepherd who was skilled at playing the harp, and brought him to serve in Saul's court. Whenever the evil spirit troubled Saul, David would play his harp, and the beautiful music would make Saul feel peaceful and drive the evil spirit away.
Review Questions
- David went from being a simple shepherd boy to serving in the king's palace - what does this show us about how God can use anyone, regardless of their background or age?
- What does it reveal about our hearts when we resist serving others?
Adults
Main Idea: The call of God is a call to humility. (1 Samuel 16:14-23)
Summary
When the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, he was afflicted by a troubling spirit that caused him great distress, prompting his servants to find a skilled musician whose playing might provide relief. They located David, who was not only musically gifted but also described as courageous and favored by the Lord, and brought him into Saul's service. David's harp playing proved effective in soothing Saul's torment, driving away the evil spirit and bringing the king peace whenever he was afflicted.
Review Questions
When the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, he was afflicted by a troubling spirit that caused him great distress, prompting his servants to find a skilled musician whose playing might provide relief. They located David, who was not only musically gifted but also described as courageous and favored by the Lord, and brought him into Saul's service. David's harp playing proved effective in soothing Saul's torment, driving away the evil spirit and bringing the king peace whenever he was afflicted.
Review Questions
- What are some ways believers are meant to resist and fight against the pride that would separate us from the Lord?
- In what ways does Saul's dependence on David for relief create dramatic irony, considering David has already been anointed as Saul's successor, and how does this set up the complex relationship that will unfold between them?
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