Jesus Without Language

 


Today’s bible hero is David because he shows us the gift of DANCE

Essential Teachers notes:
If you had to sum up this story in non religious terms it would be a guy went to collect something precious and did an embarrassing ‘dad dance’ all the way home. The story here doesn’t mention it but they also handed out cake to everyone at the end! David however would point to this event as an outpouring of thanks and joy. If even the king can humble himself and look foolish how much more should the people rejoice!

Tell this story or a similar one of your choice from a favourite bible translation or story book. This version is supplied for inspiration, feel free to omit or embellish to give it your personal voice.

Main Passage : 2 Samuel 6
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…continue reading about David Danced (2 Samuel 6) | Story

By the reactions we get in this story the famous dance of David, in his skimpy linen slip, was much more a “dad dance” than anything technically stunning – but, partly, that is the point. The dance is an outflowing of joy and this craft captures that simply.

 
…continue reading about David Danced (2 Samuel 6) | Craft 1

David has finally become king, he’s lead his new army with the crown on it’s head to the city of Jerusalem intent on making it his home base. These games tie into different parts of the story, David’s crown as king, the crawling through the water shaft and the strategic position of Jerusalem.

King of the tower – the aim of this game is to get your ‘king’ (ideally a piece from a board game) higher than anyone else’s. Give each student the same number of “building blocks” and a time limit of 1 minute. Building blocks can be anything, not just blocks! (piece of paper, cup, sticky tape…)
Link: David was king of his new capital city.
 

…continue reading about David’s City (2 Samuel 5) | Games

Here are the images you need for the hero’s attributes linked to ‘David’s City (2 Samuel 5)’- where David is made king and then climbs the water shaft to take the city of Jerusalem.
Each hero set contains a high quality graphic of the character, a take home bible card and a colouring page.

The images are displayed small here, click on the image you wish to have, then save the image that loads.
(These images are not copyright free, they are for personal/classroom use only.)

Large image for illustrating the story or putting on a large screen.

Grab the Phone background here.

In this sessions story David climbs up the water shaft with his men to attack the city. This climbing David craft uses a loop of string or ribbon to raise our David up the water shaft!

 
…continue reading about David’s City (2 Samuel 5) | Craft