Theme: How can someone as flawed as David be called a man after God’s own heart?

In Second Timothy 2:8, Paul delivers a nine-word version of his Gospel message. He uses a third of those few words to inform us that Jesus is “descended from David.” Throughout the New Testament, Jesus’ relationship to David is a major and recurring theme. One reason for this was to prove Christ’s Messiahship. Everyone knew that the Messiah would be descended from David. But this also serves to associate Jesus with David, who was called a man after God’s own heart.

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ELEMENTARY LESSONS OVERVIEW:

MEMORY VERSE:  

"Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel." 2 Timothy 2:8

Lesson 1: David worshiped God with extreme passion.

Synopsis: David celebrated the return of the Ark of the Covenant with reckless abandon. He danced like crazy as the ark was paraded back into Jerusalem. He got so caught up in worshiping God that his wife Michal was embarrassed of his actions. When she reprimanded him for making a spectacle of himself in front of everyone, David effectively told her, “You ain’t seen nothin’ yet.”
The disciples were also criticized for the way that they praised Jesus. When the religious leaders demanded that Jesus reprimand them for their acts of worship, He told them that if they were silenced, the rocks would cry out. David was a man after God’s own heart because of how passionately he worshiped. 
Scripture: 2 Sam 6:12-22, Luke 19:28-41

Lesson 2: God is the source of all good things.

Synopsis: In Psalm 16, David recognizes God as the source of all good things, everything he needs, his refuge, his counselor, and his source of joy. In Psalm 23, he celebrates God’s care, provision, and protection. David recognized, vocalized, and recorded all the ways that God was good to him. This is one way that David was like Jesus, who also recognized God as our provider and the source of all good things.   Scripture: Psalm 16, Psalm 23, Matt 6:25-34, Matt 7:7-12

Lesson 3: David was shockingly honest with God.

Synopsis: When David sinned, he was honest about his mistakes and asked for God’s forgiveness. David was also honest about his doubts. In frustration he asked God, “How long do I have to wait for you to show up?” Jesus was honest with God in the garden; asking if there was any way around His approaching execution. And on the cross when Jesus felt godforsaken, He honestly expressed it. We can be honest with God about everything. He doesn’t want us to pretend for Him. He already knows our hearts, and desires for us to be real with Him, no matter what we are thinking and feeling.
Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5, Psalm 13

Lesson 4: David was far from perfect, but still called a man after God’s own heart.

Synopsis: David is almost as famous for his epic list of sins as he is for his greatness as a warrior, poet, and King. In spite of his many flaws, God called David a man after His own heart. We’ll briefly look at a couple of David’s worst moments. David took another man’s wife and committed murder to cover it up. On another occasion he started down the path of a murderous, revenge-driven rampage in response to a stranger’s insult. We’ll learn that David’s connection to God was about his passionate and genuine relationship with the Lord; not about his own performance. As we follow Jesus, we must always try to do what is right and to be more like Him every day. But failures happen. And we are made right by His grace; not by our own efforts.
Scripture: 1 Sam 13:13-14, 2 Sam 11, 1 Sam 25, Rom 3:23-24

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Memory Verse: Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel.”  - 2 Timothy 2:8
Bible Story: David & Abigail - 1 Samuel 25
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Lesson 1: 

Creative Teaching Method: Storytelling with Props
This Week’s Focus: I can love Jesus with all my heart.

 
Lesson 2:

Creative Teaching Method: Storytelling with Pictures
This Week’s Focus: I can be thankful for Jesus.

 
Lesson 3: 

Creative Teaching Method: Storytelling with Interactive Roleplay
This Week’s Focus: I can be honest with Jesus.

 
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Creative Teaching Method: Storytelling with Questions Only
This Week’s Focus: Jesus loves me even when I mess up.

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