David Dances Before the Lord 

Memory Verse (ESV)
And David danced before the Lord with all his might.
2 Samuel 6:14

In 2 Samuel 6:12–15 we discover a joyful moment where King David shows his deep love for God. The Ark of God, which reminded the people of his holiness and presence, was finally being brought to Jerusalem. This was a huge celebration, and David wanted everyone to remember God’s goodness.

When David heard that the Ark was near, his heart overflowed with joy. Instead of walking calmly like a king, he danced. He danced with all his might. His dancing was not to impress others. It was his heartfelt worship to God. David even wore a simple linen garment to show humility.

The trumpets blasted. The priests marched. People cheered and clapped. The whole city celebrated because they knew God was with them. It was like a giant parade filled with music, dancing, and thanksgiving.

This story teaches us that God loves a joyful and sincere heart. Worship is not just a song or a prayer. It is showing our love for God in everything we do. David teaches children to worship God boldly, joyfully, and with all their heart.

Lessons to Remember

• Worship God with Joy — Worship is more than words; it comes from a thankful heart.
• Do Not Be Ashamed to Love God — David showed his love openly; we can too.
• Give Thanks for Every Blessing — Everything good comes from God, so always say thank you.

Suggested Games and Activities for Kids

1. David’s Dance Freeze Game — Play worship music and let the kids dance. When the music stops, they freeze. Talk about why David danced with joy for God.
2. Decorate a Praise Banner — Kids draw and write thank-you phrases. Hang the banner in class.
3. Mini Ark Craft — Make a small box ark from paper or a small box, decorate with stickers, and talk about what the Ark reminded people about God.
4. Trumpet Parade — Make pretend trumpets from rolled paper and march like the people of Jerusalem.
5. Joy Jars — Kids write or draw blessings and put them in a jar to share later.
6. Show Your Worship Charades — Act out different ways to worship and let others guess.
7. Coloring Page — Provide a coloring sheet of David dancing and ask kids why David was happy.
8. Heart of Worship Reflection — Each child writes one way to show love for God on a paper heart.

Alabaster Flask: A Forgiven Heart - A Story of Love and Grace

In Luke 7:36–50, we find one of the most beautiful pictures of forgiveness in the Bible. Jesus is invited into the home of Simon the Pharisee, a respected religious leader. During the meal, a woman known in the community for her sinful life enters quietly, carrying an alabaster jar of expensive perfume. Overwhelmed with emotion, she stands behind Jesus weeping, letting her tears fall upon His feet. With deep humility, she wipes His feet with her hair, kisses them, and pours out her precious perfume.

Simon questions Jesus’ willingness to accept such an act from someone with a sinful reputation. But Jesus responds with a gentle story about two people who owed money — one who owed little and one who owed much. Both debts were forgiven. Jesus asks Simon which debtor would love the forgiver more. The answer is clear: the one who was forgiven much.

The woman’s actions showed great love because she understood the depth of Jesus’ forgiveness. While others judged her, Jesus saw her heart. He honored her faith, proclaimed her sins forgiven, and blessed her with the words, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”

This story reminds us that Jesus welcomes everyone — no matter their past. His forgiveness brings new life and fills our hearts with love and gratitude.

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Memory Verse

“We love because He first loved us.” — 1 John 4:19 (NIV)

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3 Lessons to Learn

1. No one is too broken for Jesus.
The woman carried a painful past, but Jesus welcomed her with compassion. Our failures never disqualify us from His grace.

2. True worship comes from a grateful heart.
Her act of pouring perfume and wiping Jesus’ feet was not about impressing others — it was pure love flowing from a forgiven heart.

3. Forgiveness changes how we love.
Jesus said, “Whoever has been forgiven little loves little.” When we realize how much He has forgiven us, our lives overflow with love, humility, and service.

  

Peace That Overflows with Joy

Philippians 4:4–7

Have you ever watched a cup fill with sparkling water? The more it fills, the more it shines, and before long, it overflows. That is exactly what happens when we let God fill our hearts with His joy. His joy becomes so full inside us that it begins to spill over into the way we think, speak, and live.

This week, we take a closer look at a beautiful passage from the letter Paul wrote to his friends in Philippi. Paul cared for these believers deeply, and they cared for him too. But when he wrote this letter, he wasn’t sitting comfortably in a home or a church gathering — he was in prison. Despite being in a dark, difficult place, Paul chose not to complain. Instead, he wrote about joy, peace, and trust in God.

The Philippians were also experiencing challenges. Some people treated them unkindly because they followed Jesus. They could have felt worried, discouraged, or afraid. But Paul reminded them of something important: real joy does not come from our situation. It comes from trusting God, who is always near.

Paul encouraged them to pray instead of worry, to thank God even in hard times, and to believe that God listens to every request. When we choose to trust God the way Paul did, He fills us with peace that is greater than anything we can understand — a peace that guards our hearts like a gentle protector.

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Memory Verse (ESV)

Philippians 4:7 (ESV)
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Three Important Lessons

1. Joy Comes from Trusting God

Our joy does not depend on the things we have or the place we are in. Joy comes from knowing that God loves us and is always with us.

2. We Can Pray About Everything

Instead of carrying our worries alone, we can bring every fear, every need, and every question to God in prayer. He listens, He cares, and He answers.

3. God’s Peace Protects Our Hearts

When we give our worries to God, He gives us a peace that is stronger than anything we feel. His peace guards our hearts and minds like a shield.

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The Miracle of Sharing: Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand

 

Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand

Bible Passage: John 6:1–13

Have you ever wondered what God can do with something small? In this amazing story, Jesus shows that even a little can become a lot when it’s placed in His hands.

A Boy’s Small Gift

One day, Jesus crossed the Sea of Galilee, and a huge crowd followed Him. People had seen His miracles and wanted to hear His teachings. As Jesus sat on a mountainside with His disciples, the crowd kept growing—men, women, and children gathered from far and wide to be near Him.

When it was almost evening, everyone began to feel hungry. Jesus looked at the crowd and asked His disciple Philip, “Where can we buy bread for all these people?” Philip was surprised! Feeding that many people seemed impossible. But then Andrew noticed a young boy who had a small lunch—five loaves of bread and two fish.

It wasn’t much, but the boy offered it to Jesus. And that’s when the miracle happened!

The Power of Jesus’ Blessing

Jesus took the bread and fish, looked up to heaven, and gave thanks. Then He began to break the bread and fish into pieces. The disciples started handing them out to the crowd, and to everyone’s amazement, the food never ran out!

Every person ate until they were full—thousands of people! And when everyone had finished eating, the disciples collected twelve baskets full of leftovers. What started as one small meal became a feast for thousands.

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Lessons from the Miracle

1. God can use our small gifts in big ways.
   The boy didn’t have much, but he gave what he had. When we offer our time, talents, or kindness to God, He can multiply it to bless others.

2. Give from the heart, not from abundance.
   True giving comes from love and gratitude, not from how much we have. A simple act of generosity can make a huge difference when done with a sincere heart.

3. Share God’s love through giving.
   Just like the boy shared his lunch, we can share God’s love by helping others—through kind words, prayers, or acts of service.

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A Thought to Remember

Even when you feel small or think you don’t have much to offer, remember this story. Jesus can take your little and turn it into something wonderful. When we give with a thankful heart, we become part of God’s miracle of love.

Memory Verse (ESV)

“Jesus then took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated.”
— John 6:11

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