David the Shepherd Boy

The lesson “David the Shepherd Boy” teaches children, through the story of how David cared for his sheep, about how God is our Shepherd and cares for us. The children will understand the analogy of God as our Shepherd and will memorize Psalm 23:1, “The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.” The lesson includes guided instructions for the teacher, including preparation, a script, and suggested activities to facilitate further learning in a fun and interactive manner. This lesson is designed for children between 3-5 years, and is the 17th lesson in the 1st Year Core Curriculum Set and part of the “Old Testament” unit.