Introduction
Sometimes children also face situations that seem huge: fears, problems, or difficulties they don't know how to solve.
The story ofDavid and Goliathteaches us that we don't need to be the biggest or the strongest to trust God. David faced a giant who caused fear in everyone, but he decided to put his trust in the Lord.
This class will help children understand a truth they can carry in their hearts:when we face our “giants,” we can trust God because He is greater than any problem.
Summary
Goliath was a very tall and strong giant. No one wanted to face him and everyone was afraid.
But David decided to do it.
David had no sword or armor. He had five stones and, above all,trust in God.
David declared that he would not face Goliath relying on weapons, but on the name of God. Then he threw a stone and Goliath fell.
The great lesson of the story is simple:David won because he trusted God.
Class Objective
Teach children that they can trust God when they are afraid, have problems, or face difficulties.
We want them to understand that they do not have to rely solely on their own strength, but that they can remember thatGod is with them and is greater than what they face..
At the end of the class, the children will be able to remember and repeat:
“With God, I can overcome my giants.”
Base Bible Text
1 Samuel 17:47
“The battle is the Lord’s.”
To help the children memorize it, they can repeat it using movements:
Raise your hand when saying:“The battle”
Make a strong fist when saying:“is the Lord’s”
Repeat it together three times.
Main Teaching
Goliath seemed invincible.
He was big, strong, and everyone was afraid of him. David, on the other hand, seemed small compared to him. He had no sword or armor.
But David had something very important:he trusted in God.
David did not put his security in his size, his strength, or his weapons. His confidence was in the Lord.
This story reminds us that we too can encounter "giants.
Our giants can be:
Fear.
Problems.
Difficulties.
But none of them is bigger than God.
That is why we can teach children not to just look at the size of their problem, but to remember who is with them.
God is bigger than our giants.The class itself summarizes this teaching with the phrase:“With God, I can overcome my giants.”
Practical application
Invite the children to think for a moment:
What is my giant?
Perhaps something is causing them fear.
Maybe they are going through a problem or facing a situation that seems difficult to them.
Explain to them that they can talk to God about what they feel and trust in Him.
When fear appears, they can remember:
“The battle is the Lord’s.”
When a problem seems too big, they can say:
“With God, I can overcome my giants.”
And when they feel they cannot do it alone, they can remember:
God fights for me.
The intention is not to teach them that they will never have difficulties, but to help them understand that, in the midst of them, they can put their trust in God.
Phrase to remember
No matter how big your problem is... God is always bigger.
This phrase can be repeated several times during the class and can also be written on a card for the children to take home.
Questions to discuss
You can use these questions after telling the story:
Who was the giant in the story?
How did people react when they saw Goliath?
Who decided to face Goliath?
Did David have a sword and armor?
How many stones did David have?
In whom did David trust?
Who won?
Why did David win?
What things can become "giants" in our lives?
What can we do when we feel afraid?
What does trusting in God mean to you?
What can you remember when a problem seems too big?
The original class especially emphasizes three questions:Who was big? Goliath. Who won? David. Why did he win? Because he trusted in God.
Suggested Activity: Knock Down the Giant
Materials
Bottles, cups, or other safe objects to build a tower.
A small, soft ball.
Preparation
Build a tower that represents the giant.
The children should try to knock it down by throwing a ball.
Before each throw, the child can say:
“With God, I can overcome!”
After the activity, remember to explain that the most important lesson is not simply knocking down the tower. The activity represents the problems and difficulties we may face, and helps us remember that we can trust in God.
This dynamic is part of the original class under the name“Knock Down the Giant”.
Optional Craft
The children can also draw:
David.
Goliath.
The five stones.
Below the drawing, they can write:
God fights for me.
This way, they can take home a keepsake of the lesson learned.
Closing Prayer
Lord, thank you because You are with us.
Help me to trust in You when I am afraid.
Help me to remember that I can turn to You when I have problems or difficulties.
When something seems too big for me, help me to remember that You are bigger.
I want to trust in You.
With Your help, I will face my giants.
Amen.
The prayer proposed in the material specifically asks for help to trust in God, not to be afraid, and to remember that He fights for us.
