Kid's Church: Samuel Resources

 Kid's Church Samuel Parent Resources

Kid's Church is continuing their survey through the Bible by studying the biblical books of Samuel. We are excited to offer the following resources to parents so families can study through the Bible together.  You will find discussion questions, passages to read, suggested praise songs along with prayers and actions to practice.  You can get a My Bible Survey Binder to store your children's class notes and make it easier to review and study the Bible.


Title: God Gives Israel a Prophet and a Judge
Passage: 1 Samuel 1–7
Principle: God graciously intervenes in the lives of men.
Praise: “Cry of My Heart”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• How did God bless Israel with a prophet and judge?
• How did God bless Hannah with a son?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By rejoicing that God intervenes in the lives of men.
• By responding to God’s Word by being obedient.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 1 Samuel 1–7.
Next Week: 1 Samuel 8–12

Title: Israel Rejects God as King
Passage: 1 Samuel 8–12
Principle: God is King, and we must submit to Him.
Praise: “He Reigns”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why was Israel’s request for a king sinful?
• What were God’s conditions for blessing Israel and their new king?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By trusting God, not human strength or wisdom, in trying times.
• By obeying God, who is King
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 1 Samuel 8–12.
Next Week: 1 Samuel 13:1–14; 15:1–34

Title: Saul Disobeys God
Passage: 1 Samuel 13:1–14; 15:1–34
Principle: God’s Word is authoritative and must be obeyed.
Praise: “Create in Me a Clean Heart”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why did Saul’s actions displease the Lord?
• How did Saul try to justify his actions?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By submitting to the authority of God’s Word and obeying it completely.
• By repenting from being stubborn, which is a serious offense to God.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 1 Samuel 13:1–14; 15:1–34.
Next Week: 1 Samuel 16

Title: God Sees David’s Heart
Passage: 1 Samuel 16
Principle: God sees the hearts of all men.
Praise: “Undivided Heart”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• How was David chosen as king of Israel?
• How is God’s view of man different from ours?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By examining his heart and learning what pleases the Lord.
• By not judging others based on their outward appearance.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 1 Samuel 16.
Next Week: 1 Samuel 17

Title: David Defends God’s Honor
Passage: 1 Samuel 17
Principle: Believers must live for the Lord’s glory.
Praise: “The Battle Belongs to the Lord”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What happened between the Philistines and Israel?
• How did David defend God’s honor?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By glorifying God with his actions and thoughts.
• By doing what pleases God, regardless of the consequences.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 1 Samuel 17.
Next Week: 1 Samuel 18:1–11; 20:1–42

Title: God Is Sovereign over Friendships
Passage: 1 Samuel 18:1–11; 20:1–42
Principle: Relationships are a gift from God.
Praise: “Beloved”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What kind of relationship did David have with Saul and Jonathan?
• Why did Saul try to kill David?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By showing love to those who love him and to those who dislike him.
• By trusting that God is sovereign over the relationships in his life.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 1 Samuel 18:1–11; 20:1–42.
Next Week: 1 Samuel 24

Title: God Judges between David and Saul
Passage: 1 Samuel 24
Principle: God’s Word is the standard of right and wrong.
Praise: “Undivided Heart”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why didn’t David kill Saul when he had the opportunity?
• What was the difference between Saul’s reaction and David’s reaction to God’s
commands?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By trusting Scripture over the advice of other people.
• By obeying Scripture.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 1 Samuel 24.
Next Week: 2 Samuel 1:1–2:4a

Title: God Makes David King
Passage: 2 Samuel 1:1–2:4a
Principle: God’s plan includes the death of the righteous and the wicked.
Praise: “This Is the Day”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• How did David react to the death of Saul and Jonathan?
• How did God keep His promise to David to make him king?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By trusting that God has control over life and death.
• By praying for the salvation of unbelievers.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 2 Samuel 1:1–2:4a.
Next week: 2 Samuel 7

Title: God’s Gracious Promise to David
Passage: 2 Samuel 7
Principle: We can rejoice and trust in God’s gracious promises.
Praise: “God Is So Good”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What promise did God make to David and his family?
• How did Jesus fulfill the promise that God made to David?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By trusting that God keeps His promises.
• By thanking God for His grace toward unworthy sinners.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 2 Samuel 7.
Next Week: 2 Samuel 11–12

Title: God Forgives David
Passage: 2 Samuel 11–12
Principle: We should turn to God’s grace after disobeying His Word.
Praise: “Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord.”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• How did David disobey God’s Word?
• How did God extend grace to David?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By accepting the consequences of his sin.
• By repenting of his sin and receiving God’s forgiveness.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 2 Samuel 11–12.