How it works
The Bible tells us God told Samuel to go to Jesse's house, because God had chosen one of Jesse's sons to be king.
The older sons walked by, but God had not chosen them. People see what is outside, but God sees what is in the heart.
David, the youngest, was out with the sheep. Samuel poured oil on his head.
David played his harp for King Saul, and the king felt calm.
Worked examples
The heart matters
- Samuel looked at the oldest son, tall and strong.
- God said not to look at how tall he was.
- People see what is outside, but God sees what is in the heart.
A shepherd looks after
- David looked after his sheep.
- When a lion came near, he stood up, and the sheep were safe.
- Another time a bear came near, and David kept watch over his sheep.
Soft music
- Play soft, gentle music together.
- Soft harp music helped King Saul feel calm.
- A loud drum did not calm the king. Soft music did.
A taste of the worksheets
These are some of the questions on the sets. The printable sheets have more and an answer key.