David and Goliath — 4th-6th Grade (Ages 9-12)

David and Goliath is a free Sunday school lesson for 4th-6th Grade (Ages 9-12), covering 1 Samuel 17:1-54.

Theme: God used young David to rescue His people from their enemy. A complete Sunday School lesson for 4th-6th Grade (Ages 9-12). Includes Bible story, activities, discussion questions, prayer focus, missions spotlight, To the Cross reflection, and a family take-home page. Part of the Rescue curriculum: 26 lessons tracing the Bibles rescue narrative from Creation to the Ascension. FREE — Printable PDF. This free resource is designed specifically for small church and rural ministry contexts. Download immediately and put it to work in your ministry this week.

This lesson explores 1 Samuel 17:1-54 and the theme: God used young David to rescue His people from their enemy. A complete Sunday School lesson for 4th-6th Grade (Ages 9-12). Includes Bible story, activities, discussion questions, prayer focus, missions spotlight, To the Cross reflection, and a family take-home page. Part of the Rescue curriculum: 26 lessons tracing the Bibles rescue narrative from Creation to the Ascension. FREE — Printable PDF. This free resource is designed specifically for small church and rural ministry contexts. Download immediately and put it to work in your ministry this week..

Gospel Connection: Every lesson in the Rescue series connects the biblical story to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

What’s Included in This Lesson

This printable PDF includes everything a volunteer teacher needs to walk in on Sunday morning and teach with confidence — no preparation time required beyond reading the lesson once:

• Complete supply list — all items available at any dollar store or craft store
• TEACHER SAY scripts — word-for-word guidance so volunteers know exactly what to say
• Age-appropriate activities: an opening discussion or game, a deeper Bible story exploration with application questions, a creative craft activity, a word search, and a memory verse
• Discussion questions written specifically for 4th-6th Grade (Ages 9-12)
• Memory verse with suggested memorization activity
• Missions spotlight connecting the lesson to the global church
• “To the Cross” reflection connecting the lesson to the gospel
• Family take-home page for continued learning at home

Designed for Small Churches

This lesson is part of the Rescue: God’s Story of Redemption series — a chronological journey through the Bible’s grand narrative of redemption, from Creation through the early church. Each lesson connects the biblical story to the gospel: God rescues His people through Jesus Christ.

Every lesson is designed for small classes of 3-10 students with mixed ages. No teaching experience required. Download, print, and teach.

Format: Printable PDF | Price: Free | Age Group: 4th-6th Grade (Ages 9-12)