King Saul is Chosen 1 Samuel 9 1

King Saul is Chosen 1 Samuel 9: 1 – 10: 1

King Saul: Saul is Chosen We begin with a favourite song…… ‘My God is so big’. Try doing the actions as you sing. Take time to say a ‘thank you’ prayer before starting today’s lesson.

King Saul is Chosen 1 Samuel 9: 1 – 10: 1 Today’s lesson is a follow on from Lesson 3 ‘We Want A King’ which we looked at back in January! The best way to approach today’s Bible passage is for an adult to read the whole passage just to get an overview of where the lesson is going. For the children I think the video clip followed by a picture story/rhyme is the best way to share how Saul was chosen to be King of Israel. We’ll follow the clip and pictures with some questions.

Saul is Chosen: Lost Donkeys 1 Samuel 9: 1 – 13 The video clip up to 1 minute 4 seconds covers this part of the Bible passage.

Saul is Chosen: Lost Donkeys 1 Samuel 9: 1 – 13 What did Saul look like? Tall and handsome Small with a fat tummy Very thin with curly hair

Saul is Chosen: Lost Donkeys 1 Samuel 9: 1 – 13 Saul’s dad lost something. What did Saul have to look for? A tractor donkeys monkeys

Saul is Chosen: Lost Donkeys 1 Samuel 9: 1 – 13 What did Saul and his servant do? They had a picnic They found the donkeys They looked everywhere

Saul is Chosen: Lost Donkeys 1 Samuel 9: 1 – 13 Saul wanted to go home but his servant said they should go somewhere else. Who did he say they should visit? Moses The Prophet Samuel The Police Station

Saul is Chosen: Saul meets Samuel 1 Samuel 9: 14 – 21 From 1 minute 4 seconds to the end covers this part of the Bible passage.

Saul is Chosen: Saul meets Samuel 1 Samuel 9: 14 – 21 Saul decided to find Samuel. Who did he meet that told him where Samuel was? Some young women getting water A Police officer A Priest

Saul is Chosen: Saul meets Samuel 1 Samuel 9: 14 – 21 Saul and his servant found Samuel. Where did Samuel say they should go? Mc. Donald’s for food A Temple A Feast

Saul is Chosen: Saul meets Samuel 1 Samuel 9: 14 – 21 Samuel also told Saul that his dad’s donkey’s were……. . Found and now home Still lost at Samuel’s house

Saul is Chosen: A message for Saul 1 Samuel 9: 25 – 10: 1 Saul slept at Samuel’s house and when he woke up the next day… Samuel said to Saul, ‘Come for a walk with me, I have something to say. ’

Saul is Chosen: A message for Saul 1 Samuel 9: 25 – 10: 1 Samuel said, ’God wants me to tell you He chose you to be king. ’ So he poured oil on Saul’s head to anoint him with God’s blessing.

Saul is Chosen: A message for Saul 1 Samuel 9: 25 – 10: 1 You will hear God’s voice and His word you will speak. ‘God will change your heart, His blessing you will seek

Saul is Chosen: A message for Saul 1 Samuel 9: 25 – 10: 1 This was God’s special way of telling Saul he was to be king. God had told Samuel what to do and Samuel obeyed God was going to tell Saul what to do because even kings need to learn to obey God. Saul had to learn to listen and obey God so he could be a good leader like Samuel.

God chose Saul to be king over his people. Samuel told Saul what God wanted him to do. Remind your wee one that it is very unlikely that God will choose them as a king or queen, but he has got a special plan for their lives. Pray for the people who tell them about God and also pray that as they grow up they will listen to His voice and His plans for their life. We end today’s lesson with a song that encourages us to trust in Jesus. As you listen join in with the actions God Bless, Colin