The Gospel Project Faith Talk - 1 Samuel 24
Sunday: July 13, 2025
Scripture: 1 Samuel 24
Scripture: 1 Samuel 24
Preschool
Main Idea: David Showed Mercy (1 Samuel 24)
Summary
Review Questions
- One day, Saul went into a cave. He did not see David hiding in the cave.
- David’s friends wanted him to hurt Saul, but David cut off a piece of Saul’s clothing instead.
- David said, “I could have hurt you, but I didn’t.”
- Saul said, “You are better than me. I know you will be the next king of Israel.”
Review Questions
- Why did David choose to cut off a piece of Saul’s clothing instead of hurting him?
- How do you think Saul felt when he realized David could have harmed him, but didn’t?
Kids
Main Idea: David Showed Mercy (1 Samuel 24)
Summary
King Saul became jealous of David and wanted to kill him. While Saul was looking for David, he went in a cave where David and his friends were hiding. David showed mercy and did not hurt Saul. David said that only God could decide what is right.
Review Questions
King Saul became jealous of David and wanted to kill him. While Saul was looking for David, he went in a cave where David and his friends were hiding. David showed mercy and did not hurt Saul. David said that only God could decide what is right.
Review Questions
- Why was Saul trying to kill David?
- How did David show Saul mercy? How can we experience God’s mercy?
Students
Main Idea: We’re called to walk in the better way of Jesus. (1 Samuel 24)
Summary
In 1 Samuel 24, David has the perfect opportunity to kill King Saul when Saul enters a cave where David and his men are hiding, but instead David secretly cuts off a piece of Saul's robe. When Saul leaves, David reveals himself and shows the robe piece as proof that he could have killed Saul but chose not to, declaring that he won't harm God's anointed king. Saul is moved to tears, acknowledges David's righteousness, and asks David to promise not to destroy his family line when David becomes king.
Review Questions
In 1 Samuel 24, David has the perfect opportunity to kill King Saul when Saul enters a cave where David and his men are hiding, but instead David secretly cuts off a piece of Saul's robe. When Saul leaves, David reveals himself and shows the robe piece as proof that he could have killed Saul but chose not to, declaring that he won't harm God's anointed king. Saul is moved to tears, acknowledges David's righteousness, and asks David to promise not to destroy his family line when David becomes king.
Review Questions
- How/why is grace and mercy a better way to get through to someone than matching strength with strength?
- How do David’s actions reflect Christ’s mercy and love toward us?
Adults
Main Idea: God is merciful, so we must be too. (1 Samuel 24)
Summary
In 1 Samuel 24, David has the perfect opportunity to kill King Saul when Saul enters a cave where David and his men are hiding, but instead, David secretly cuts off a piece of Saul's robe. When Saul leaves, David reveals himself and shows the robe piece as proof that he could have killed Saul but chose not to, declaring that he won't harm God's anointed king. Saul is moved to tears, acknowledges David's righteousness, and asks David to promise not to destroy his family line when David becomes king.
Review Questions
In 1 Samuel 24, David has the perfect opportunity to kill King Saul when Saul enters a cave where David and his men are hiding, but instead, David secretly cuts off a piece of Saul's robe. When Saul leaves, David reveals himself and shows the robe piece as proof that he could have killed Saul but chose not to, declaring that he won't harm God's anointed king. Saul is moved to tears, acknowledges David's righteousness, and asks David to promise not to destroy his family line when David becomes king.
Review Questions
- Why do we desire revenge when we’re treated unjustly?
- How does restraint show strength? Why is self-control proof that the Holy Spirit is in us (Galatians 5:16-26)?
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