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Brave Like David: Facing Our Fears

Possible Viewpont: Evangelical Christian

Title: Brave Like David: Facing Our Fears

Introduction:
Hello, everyone! Today, we’re going to talk about something we all experience at some point – fears. Sometimes, our fears can feel like big, scary monsters. But just like the courageous young David in the Bible, we can learn how to be brave and face our fears with God’s help!

Bible Story:
Let’s start with a story from the Bible about a boy named David. David was a shepherd who took care of his father’s sheep. One day, a giant named Goliath came to challenge the Israelites, and everyone was afraid of him. Goliath was big and scary, and he shouted at the Israelite army, making them tremble in fear!

But brave David knew that God was with him. He said, “I can fight Goliath! God has helped me fight bears and lions to protect my sheep, and He will help me defeat this giant too!” David took his slingshot and five smooth stones and went out to face Goliath. While everyone else was scared, David trusted in God, and when he threw the stone, it hit Goliath right in the forehead! Goliath fell down, and David won the battle!

Key Points:

  1. Everyone Has Fears: Just like the Israelites were afraid of Goliath, we all have things that scare us. It could be the dark, thunder, or even trying something new, like speaking in front of the class or going to a new school.

  2. God is Our Helper: David trusted God to give him the courage to face Goliath. We can also trust God when we face our own fears. The Bible tells us in Isaiah 41:10, "Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you."

  3. Be Brave: Just as David was brave, we can be brave too! When we feel scared, we can pray and ask God to help us. Sometimes, being brave means taking one small step, like turning on a nightlight or holding someone’s hand.

  4. Share Your Fears: It’s important to talk about our fears with someone we trust, like a parent, teacher, or friend. They can help us face our fears and remind us that we are not alone.

Activities:

  • Craft Time: Let’s make our own "Bravery Shields"! Use paper plates, markers, and stickers to decorate a shield. On it, write or draw things that help you feel brave, like God’s love, family, friends, or Bible verses.

  • Story Time: Have some children share their own "monsters," or fears they’ve faced, and how they were brave. This can build confidence and show others they are not alone in their fears.

Closing:
Remember, just like David, we can be brave when we face our fears! God is always with us, ready to help us. Whenever you feel scared, just pray and ask for His strength. You can say, “God, help me be brave like David!” And remember, with God’s help, we can face any monsters that come our way!

Let’s pray together, asking God to give us courage and to help us face our fears like David did. Amen!

You Might Enjoy: Facing Our Fears: The Truth About Monsters | Believing in Heroes: How God Helps Us Battle Our Fears |

Worship Music for Lesson

1. “I Will Not Be Afraid” by Hillsong Kids
2. “Fear Not” by Yancy
3. “Brave” by Elevation Kids
4. “God is Bigger Than the Boogeyman” by VeggieTales

Questions for Lesson

1. What kind of ‘monsters’ do you face in your everyday life, and how do they make you feel?
2. Can you think of a time when you felt afraid like David? How did you handle that situation?
3. According to Psalm 27:1, what does it mean that the Lord is our light and salvation when we face our fears?
4. What does John 10:10 teach us about how Jesus helps us confront our ‘monsters’?
5. How can prayer give you courage to face the ‘monsters’ in your life?
6. Who is someone you can talk to about your fears, just like David talked to God about his challenges?

Scriptures

1. 1 Samuel 17:45-47
2. Psalm 56:3-4
3. 1 Samuel 30:6
4. Isaiah 41:10
5. 2 Timothy 1:7
6. Joshua 1:9
7. Psalm 34:4
8. Romans 8:31
9. Proverbs 3:25-26
10. Philippians 4:6-7

Object Lesson

Title: Brave Like David: Facing Our Fears

**Props Needed:**

1. A small cardboard cut-out of a giant “monster” (can be colorful and cartoonish to avoid being too scary)
2. A slingshot made from a stick and rubber bands
3. A large, soft green “rock” (this can be a plush toy or a foam ball)
4. A crown (to represent bravery)
5. A blanket or curtain (to create a cave or hiding place)
6. A flashlight (to represent light in dark places)
7. Tokens or stickers to give out as rewards for bravery

**Presentation Steps:**

1. **Setting the Scene:**
Begin by arranging the area where the illustration will take place. Use the blanket or curtain to create a cave or a dark space, and place the cardboard monster near it. Set up the props so they are easily accessible during the story.

2. **Gathering the Children:**
Invite the children to sit in a circle around you. Show them the cut-out of the monster and ask them how they feel when they see it. Have an open discussion about fears and what kinds of monsters they might encounter in their lives (like fear of the dark, trying new things, or speaking in public).

3. **Introducing David:**
Share the story of David and Goliath in simple terms. Emphasize how David, a young shepherd boy, faced his giant fear (the giant Goliath) with courage. Mention that everyone has fears, just like David did.

4. **Demonstrating Bravery:**
Pick a child to wear the crown, symbolizing bravery. Explain that, like David, they can be brave too. Hand them the slingshot and the soft rock, and encourage them to pretend to “face” the cardboard monster. Let them swing the slingshot and “defeat” the monster, while you act out its silly defeat. Celebrate this act of bravery with cheers.

5. **Exploring Fears:**
Encourage the children to share their own “monsters” (fears). For each fear mentioned, you can shine the flashlight toward the cave, illustrating that light can help chase away darkness and fear. Reinforce the idea that they can also be brave like David by facing their fears.

6. **Creating a Brave Contract:**
Hand out tokens or stickers to each child after they’ve shared their fears. Explain that these prizes represent their bravery and can remind them that they are strong and can face any fear, just like David.

7. **Wrap-Up:**
Conclude the illustration by reminding the children that it’s okay to feel scared sometimes but that they always have the courage within them to face those fears. Encourage them to take their tokens home and remember the lesson of being brave, like David, whenever they encounter their own monsters.

By making the activity interactive and emphasizing the fun while addressing fears, children will enjoy participating and take away an important lesson about courage.

Craft Idea

Craft Idea: “Brave David’s Monster Shield”

Purpose: To help children remember the story of David and how he faced his fears, symbolizing courage and faith in God.

Supplies Needed:
– Paper plates (one per child)
– Aluminum foil (small pieces)
– Colorful construction paper (various colors)
– Markers or crayons
– Glue sticks or white school glue
– Scissors (for adult use or supervision)
– Pre-cut monster shapes or templates (optional, for younger children)
– Googly eyes (optional)
– Stickers (optional for decoration)

Instructions:

1. **Introduction**: Begin by discussing the story of David facing Goliath. Explain how David was brave because he trusted God. Introduce the idea that sometimes we face our own ‘monsters’—fears of the dark, bullying, tests, etc.—and that we can be brave like David.

2. **Making the Shield**:
– Give each child a paper plate, which will serve as their shield.
– Have them cover one side of the plate with aluminum foil to give it a shiny, strong look. This represents the strength of God.
– Once the foil is glued down, children can decorate the edges of their shields with colorful construction paper by cutting strips and gluing them around the rim of the plate.

3. **Creating Their “Monsters”**:
– Cut out monster shapes from the construction paper for younger children to use, or encourage older kids to draw their own monsters directly on another piece of construction paper.
– They can decorate their monsters with markers, crayons, googly eyes, and stickers, allowing creativity to flow.

4. **Tying It Together**:
– After completing their monsters, ask each child to think of a fear or a ‘monster’ they want to face, similar to David with Goliath. They can write this fear on a piece of paper and then attach it to their monster using glue.
– Finally, they can glue their monster onto the back of their shield, symbolizing that they will face their fears with the strength of God.

5. **Discussion**:
– Gather the children and encourage them to share what fears they put on their monsters and how they can be brave like David. Emphasize that it’s okay to be scared, but with God’s help, they can be strong and courageous.

6. **Conclusion**:
– Finish by saying a short prayer, asking God to help them face their fears and to give them bravery like David.

This craft not only reinforces the lesson but gives the children a tangible reminder of their commitment to face their fears, just like David did with faith in God.

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