Preschool: Showing God’s Love to Others: Session 4—David Was Kind to Mephibosheth (November 28)

1s & 2s— Fold Washcloths

Bible Story: David Was Kind to Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 4:4; 9
Life Point: People show God’s love when they are kind.
Weekly Verse: God loves us, so we should love others 1 John 4:11

Materials: Teaching Picture 13, small laundry basket, several clean washcloths

• Place the washcloths in the basket. Lay the Teaching Picture near the basket.
• Encourage a preschooler to fold the washcloths when she shows interest in the basket. Talk about the Bible story as she works. Comment that David showed God’s love by being kind to Mephibosheth.
• Say the Weekly Verse.

3–Pre-K— Taste Bible Times Food

Bible Story: David Was Kind to Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 4:4; 9
Life Point: People show God’s love when they are kind.
Weekly Verse: God loves us, so we should love others 1 John 4:11

Materials: Teaching Picture 13, mild cheese, grapes, pita or flat bread, large plate or platter, napkins, small paper plates, allergy alert sign

• Cut the cheese into cubes, cut the grapes in half, and cut the pita into small pieces. Place all the food on a platter. Print the items to be tasted on a sign and post it on the door to inform parents of the activity. Display the Teaching Picture with the food.
• Invite a few children at a time to taste the food. Show the Teaching Picture and talk about the Bible story as they eat. Comment that David and Mephibosheth might have eaten some foods like this.
• Say the Weekly Verse. Comment David showed God’s love by being kind to Mephibosheth.

Kindergarten— Spell Names

Bible Story: David Was Kind to Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 4:4; 9
Life Point: People show God’s love when they are kind.
Weekly Verse: God loves us, so we should love others 1 John 4:11

Materials: Teaching Picture 13, letter stamps, stamp pads, paper, index cards, marker

• Print onto the index cards the names David and Mephibosheth. You could also print the names of the kindergartners in your class. Place the Teaching Picture with the other materials.
• Encourage children to stamp the names from the Bible story or their friends’ names.
• Talk about the Bible story. Point to the Teaching Picture and help the kindergartners recall the story.
• Say the Weekly Verse with the kids. Comment that David showed God’s love by being kind to Mephibosheth.