Giants 12-Week Preschool Ministry Curriculum

Gigantic Problems Call For a Giant God!

We face many Giants in life, like Loneliness, Fear, and Shame. But our God is greater than them all. As the life of David shows us, when we put our Faith, Hope, and Love into God, He will give us the power to defeat any giant.

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Giants Lessons Overview:

Weeks 1-4

Memory Verse: “My faithful God, answer me when I call out to you. Give me rest from my trouble. Have mercy on me. Hear my prayer.” Psalm 4:1 (NIRV)

Lessons:

Impatience

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, David Anointed

God instructed Samuel to anoint David, king of Israel, but David had to wait many years and go through many trials before he actually took the throne. Sometimes we have to wait for God's promise, but we can have faith that our patience will be rewarded.

Objective: Little ones will say, “With God I can be patient.” 

Loneliness 

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23, David in Saul's Service 

King Saul was racked with feelings of anger, sadness, and loneliness. David was brought to play for the king and lift his spirits. When we feel sad and alone, we can have faith that God will bring people into our lives to help us.

Objective: Little ones will say, “With God I am never alone.” 

Fear

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49, The Giant Goliath

When Goliath offered his challenge to Israel's army, all of the soldiers were too afraid to fight. But David was not afraid even though he was just a boy. He had faith that God would give him victory.

Objective: Little ones will say, “With God I am not afraid.”  

Faith

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:16-42, David and Jonathan

Saul wanted to kill David, but David had faith in God to protect him and faith in his friend Jonathan to help him escape. We can have faith that God will see us through whatever struggles we face. 

Objective: Little ones will say, “I can put my faith in God.” 

Weeks 5-8

Memory Verse: “Be strong, all you who put your hope in the Lord. Never give up.” Psalm 31:24 (NIRV)

Lessons:

Anger

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-19, David Spares Saul's Life

King Saul was so filled with anger that he chased after David and tried to kill him. When Saul went into a cave where David and his men were hiding, David did not repay anger with anger but showed Saul mercy. David put his hope in God to take care of everything.

Objective: Little ones will say, “I will talk to God when I am angry.” 

Unforgiveness

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:4-24 & 25:35-38, Abigail and Nabal 

When Nabal mistreated David's soldiers, David held anger and unforgiveness in his heart. Only after Nabal's wife Abigail came to David, his heart softened and he made peace. 

Objective: Little ones will say, “I will forgive others.” 

Shame

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-22, David Dances

When the Ark of the Covenant returned to Jerusalem, King David was so excited he danced with joy before the Lord. His wife, Michal, told David that he should be ashamed of himself for such behavior, but David knew there was nothing wrong with praising and worshiping God.

Objective: Little ones will say, “I can praise God every day.”  

Hope

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, David and Mephibosheth

When David became king, the former king's relative, Mephibosheth, was brought before him. Mephibosheth didn't have much hope that David would treat him well, but David showed him great kindness and care.  

Objective: Little ones will say, “I can have hope because God is good.” 

Weeks 9-12

Memory Verse: “I am sure that your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life. And I will live in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23:6 (NIRV)

Lessons:

Temptation

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-9, Nathan Confronts David

David gave into temptation, a decision that led to many evil deeds. When we let temptation take control, we invite all kinds of terrible things to happen.  If David, a man after God’s own heart can be tempted, we certainly must be on our guard against the giant of temptation.

Objective: Little ones will say “I can pray when I am tempted.” 

Sin

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-14, David Repents

The prophet Nathan confronted King David about his sinful behavior against Bathsheba and Uriah. David realized the sinfulness of his actions and sought forgiveness from God. 

Objective: Little ones will say “I can ask for forgiveness when I sin.” 

Sadness

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:1-9 & 18:33-19:4, The Death of Absalom

David's son Absalom, went to war against King David in the hopes of taking over as king. Despite Absalom's terrible behavior, David loved him very much, and was filled with sadness when Absalom died.

Objective: Little ones will say “I can pray when I am sad.”  

Love

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-12, David Says Goodbye

At the end of his life, David remembered the goodness, blessings, and most of all, love of God. We all can look back at times when God showed his love for us. 

Objective: Little ones will say “I can thank God for loving me.”

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ABOUT THIS CURRICULUM:

• Perfect for kids ages 1-5
• 12-weeks
• Includes both large group and small group resources
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EACH LESSON INCLUDES:

• Make It Stick! Parent Sheet
• Memory Verse
• Skit or Puppet Show
• Sunday School Craft Activity
• Large Group Lesson
• Small Group Discussion
• Special Lesson for 1 and 2 Year Olds
• More!

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