STORY WORKSHEET
"Relationships" – David &
Jonathan
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| Props |
Storyline |
Verse/Point |
| Period
Garb: robe, spear from Saul, crown from Saul
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1. Tell this story from the first
person as Jonathan. Explain that he was to be king after his
father, Saul. Explain the importance of his friendship w/ David.
Be dramatic as you tell of the story of Saul, David’s harp,
and Saul’s attempt to murder David. |
I Sam. 19:1-10
#2 maintaining friendships
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2. Focus on the oath that Jonathan
took before David to be his friend. Pay close attention to v. 17
which states that Jonathan loved David as himself. |
I Sam. 20:12-23
#1 loyalty to friends
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| bow & arrow, servant boy in
period garb |
3. Wrap this up with the story of the
bow and arrow, and Jonathan's servant boy. Use one of the older
children to act out the part of the servant boy. Act out the bow
and arrow part, if possible. Point out that Jonathan chose to be
a loyal friend to David. He understood that God had chosen David
as the next kind of Israel, and he gave up this kingship for his
friend's sake. |
I Sam. 20:34-42
#1 & 2 loyalty and work for maintaining friends.
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| Picture of Jesus |
4. Step out of character to talk of
how Jesus wants to be our best friend. |
Whole story:
#3 Jesus’ friendship
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