1 Samuel 17–18; 24–26; 2 Samuel 5–7 – The Battle is the Lord’s

Gathered in this post are resources to help you teach your family not only the stories of the people in the Old Testament but also the doctrine and principles found in the study block for the Come, Follow Me reading of 1 Samuel 17–18; 24–26; 2 Samuel 5–7. There are resources for children, youth, and adults. Every resource linked to is free! Most links are to church websites or websites approved for further gospel study. Choose on thing a day to do with your family or a couple to do for family home evening. Enjoy!

Everyone

Article – David and Goliath – Faith over Fear

Music – Stand for the Right – Gather the family to sing along to this Primary song

Video – The Lord will deliver me – Elder Oaks tells the story of David and Goliath.

Primary Children

Video – How to Draw David and Goliath | Come Create with Me—Drawing – In this simple drawing lesson, the artist tells us the classic Biblical story of David and Goliath found in the Old Testament and draws an image of their size and weapons. Gospel for Kids (18:24 minutes)

Faith in Jesus Christ can help me have courage. 1 Samuel 17:10-54

Activity – Faith in Jesus Christ Can Help Me Have Courage – Make a pop-up scene.

Activity – Make a square on the ground with chalk or tape. Write the name “Goliath” inside. Stand back and toss pebbles into the square. Every time your pebble lands in the square, name a way Heavenly Father helps you overcome big challenges. From Come, Follow Me activities in the Friend.

Activity – Draw It! – Draw your own picture of David with his sling

Activity – David and Goliath – Search and Find

Lesson – David and Goliath – Old Testament Primary Manual

Video – David and Goliath – Old Testament Scripture Stories

Good friends can be a blessing to me. 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Activity – All Aboard the Friend Ship! – We can follow Jesus’ example and be a good friend to others. Here’s a game you can play with friends.

Activity – David and Jonathan were true friends – Jonathan and David were true friends (see 1 Samuel 18:1–4). They trusted each other and helped each other, even when life was hard. When we follow their examples, we can build strong friendships too!

Lesson – David and Jonathan – Old Testament Primary Manual

Story – A Blue-Ribbon Friend – Preston sees kids making fun of the drawings of a boy named in Jacob in his class. Preston’s asks for one of Jacob’s drawings and enters it into a contest. 

Story – Chess Friendship – Children learn they can play games and have fun even if they can’t understand each other because they speak different languages.

If I need guidance, I can ask Heavenly Father. 2 Samuel 5:19, 23

Activity – Teach Me about Prayer – A simple explanation of prayer for little children.

Activity/Article – The Miracle of Prayer – Learn how prayer helps us receive revelation. Includes an activity to draw things to pray for.

Article – 4 Ways God Can Speak to You – Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have so many ways to talk to you, even if you don’t hear Their voices out loud. Here are a few of them!

Poem – Prayer – A cute poem about prayer.

Story – The Prayer Question – A little girl finds out why we need to pray.

Jesus Christ is My Eternal King. 2 Samuel 7:16-17

Activity – I Love Jesus Christ – Coloring page

Activity – Names of Jesus – Look up each scripture and fill in the blanks with a name of Jesus.

Activity/Article – Always Remember Jesus Christ – Learn about different names of Jesus and make a booklet.

Youth and Adults

With the help of the Lord, I can overcome any challenge. 1 Samuel 17

Article – Invite Christ to Author Your Story – Let your narrative be one of faith, following your Exemplar, the Savior Jesus Christ.

Article – Overpowering the Goliaths in Our Lives – There are Goliaths all around you, hulking giants with evil intent to destroy you. These are not nine-foot-tall men, but they are men and institutions that control attractive but evil things that may challenge and weaken and destroy you.

Article – 3 Lessons from David’s Fight with Goliath – We all have “Goliaths” to face. We can defeat them with the Lord’s help.

Article – Facing Our Goliaths – And how we can help others do the same.

Video – David and Goliath – Scripture Central (5:01 minutes)

Video- David Defeats Goliath – The story of David and Goliath is a great example of how God uses small and simple means to cause great things to come to pass. God has used small and simple people in the ancient scriptures and in our church’s history to bring to pass his gospel. There’s a lot about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that may seem unconventional or simple. As members of the church in an increasingly hostile and polarizing world, it can sometimes seem like we are facing a Goliath of our own. Yet despite feeling outmanned and out armed, we can place our confidence in a God who works through small and simple means. Scripture Central (4:27 minutes)

One person with faith in Christ can make a difference. 1 Samuel 17:26-50

Article – Faithful to the End – By [the Lord’s] hand, you will be able to bring down every Goliath that appears in your life.

Article – Let His Radiance Shine Through You – We’re here to reflect God’s light, so let your light shine to bless, not to impress. BYU Women’s Conference address by Tamara W. Runia.

Article – The Davids and the Goliaths – Example is an important characteristic of a boy’s life. Generally there are many people who will follow and few who will lead. It is therefore important that all you young men develop the power of leadership and then all be sure to give good examples.

Video – Pure and Simple Faith – A young woman exhibits faith that God will provide a way to meet her family’s basic needs.

“Jonathan loved [David] as his own soul.” 1 Samuel 18

Article – Friend or Foe? – We can learn a great lesson from the friendship of David and Jonathan, which was based on a covenant to be faithful to the Lord.

Forgiveness is the sure path to peace and healing. 1 Samuel 24-26

Article – Christlike Poise – Spiritual poise blesses us to stay calm and focused on what matters most, especially when we are under pressure.

Article – Beauty for Ashes: The Healing Path of Forgiveness – To live in such a way that you give beauty for the ashes of your life is an act of faith that follows the Savior.

Article – Even as Christ Forgives You, So Also Do Ye – We can all receive unspeakable peace and partnering with our Savior as we learn to freely forgive those who have trespassed against us.

Article – Until Seventy Times Seven – Amid a life full of stumbling blocks and imperfection, we all are grateful for second chances.

Video – Forgiveness – “When our hearts are filled with the love of God, something good and pure happens to us,” said President Dieter F. Uchtdorf.

The Lord can give me direction. 2 Samuel 5:17-25

Article – Hearing the Lord Everyday – Several Old Testament stories teach us the importance of hearing, listening, and hearkening to the Lord.

Article – Recognizing the Holy Ghost – Is it the Holy Ghost, or is it me? Have you wondered this before? If so, you’re definitely not alone.

Article – Tune in to the Spirit – There are a lot of voices out in the world. Which one will you tune in to?

Video – The Voice of the Spirit – In a world full of noise and many voices, President James E. Faust invites us to listen to and follow the voice of the Spirit, which is calm and quiet and leads to eternal life.

Adults

Video – 1 Samuel 16-31: Saul and David – Religious scholars discuss the Israelite demand for a king leading to the promising beginnings and downfalls of kings Saul and David as described in 1 Samuel chapters 16 through 31. BYUtv

Video – 1 Sam. 18-2 Sam. 5: The Fall of King David – Religious scholars discuss David’s popularity with the people and his relationships with King Saul and Saul’s son Jonathan as found 1 Samuel chapters 18-31 and 2 Samuel chapters 1-5.