WELCOME TO WEEK 1

We’ve all made mistakes before, some are big and some are small. What doo you do after you’ve made the mistake? Do you pretend it didn’t happen? Do you hope it will eventually all go away and everyone will forget? There is a correct way to handle our mistakes and this week through David we will see what to do when faced with our bad choices.

II Samuel 11:26-12:13a   Ephesians 4:14-16

BIBLE STORY

Play this version of outburst about the character David. Think of all the facts you know about David and list them as quickly as you can. See if you can come up with the 10 listed on my sheet before the timer goes off. Don’t allow your child to see the printed list. Check off each statement as they call it out. Use a timer of about 1 minute or a minute and a half depending on age.

David was well known because he was the king and the people of Israel liked him. David listened to God and followed His commands. Israel won many battle under the kingship of David, but David made mistakes too. At first when he made a big mistake, he tried to hide it, but it just kept getting worse. When the prophet Nathan came to David and showed him how bad his mistake was, David confessed and tried to make it right. When we make mistakes we do not need to cover it up, but we should confess our sin and then try to fix the mistake. God is with us even in our mistakes and can help us make things right.  Let’s continue to read the story to find out how David fixed his mistake.

Read or listen to the Bible verse for this week: II Samuel 11:26-12:13a

What did David do after the time of mourning? (He brought Bathsheba to live in the palace)

Who did God send to David? (Nathan)

What story did Nathan tell David? (A rich man with lots of sheep took the ewe lamb of a poor man)

How did David respond to this story? (He was very angry and wanted the rich man to die)

What message from God did Nathan tell David? (You struck down Urriah, The sword of will never leave your house)

What would happen to David’s wives? (I will take your wives and give them to someone close to you)

What was David’s reply? (I have sinned against God)

What did God do with David’s sin? (Taken it away, he would not die)

BIBLE STORY ACTIVITY

Activity

Listen to these songs and see if you can spot the mistakes in the lyrics. Sing the song with me but sing the correct lyrics for these familiar songs. It was fun to spot the mistakes in these songs, but it is not fun for someone to really spot our sins or mistakes. Even though it can be painful to admit we were wrong, it is important to not only admit our mistakes, but to also fix them and try to make its right.

Materials: song lyric page printed or viewed on device

Alternate

Listen to these scenarios and decide if the character made their wrong right, or if they never fixed their mistake. We all make mistakes but it is important that we not only say we are sorry, but wee make an effort to fix our mistake. We can think of ways to right the wrongs we have caused even if it seems like a small and insignificant mistake.

Materials: scenarios printed or viewed on device

Independent activity:

Create new pictures from mistakes. Use a blank white sheet of paper, use paint or a marker to draw random lines or dots on the paper (just a few). Give your child the page to continue painting or coloring the picture. I have accidentally drawn some things on my page that are a mistake. Can you help me fix my picture so that I don’t have to throw away the paper? Use your markers/paint, to create a new picture from my mistakes. We all make mistakes in our lives, but we can make them right by saying sorry and trying to fix the wrong. Just like we were able to fix the wrong on our paper and turn it into something new, God can take our mistakes and make them more than just a mistake.

Materials: white sheet of drawing paper, crayons/markers, paint

ARTS & CAFTS

CRAFT 1

Being king made David a well-known man, but it also made his mistakes visible to everyone around him. God wanted David to continue to be a man of honor and a follower of God. Make a crown like King David.

Materials: construction paper, scissors, glue, crayons/markers, craft jewels

Craft 2

Coloring page

Materials: printed coloring sheet, crayons

FOLLOW-UP

Read or listen to Ephesians 4:14-16

This verse tells us we should not be deceitful or plan evil schemes but instead listen to God’s truth and then speak it. We can know we are doing what is right when we follow God’s truth and His plan for our lives. We do not need to spread lies or follow after the wrong doings of others. We can stand firm on God’s truth and live according to what is right. When we make mistakes we can then make them right and fix the wrongs we have made with Jesus’ help. It is important to say we are sorry, but then we can go further and do what is right. When we live by God’s truth we show we are growing and maturing in Jesus.

How can we listen for God’s truth?

How does speaking truth in love show that we are mature in Jesus?

Is it important to stand firm inn truth and not be swayed by others?

How does this help us make the right decisions?

Have you ever made a mistake?

How do you fix the mistake you’ve made?

What mistakes did David make?

How did he fix his mistake?

Does God forgive us only when we make things right?

How does God feel when we make a mistake?

How do you know God wants us to make our mistakes right?

Practical Application at Home

Think of a time you have done something wrong or hurt someones feelings. What did you do to say you were sorry and then fix your wrong? We all make mistakes because we are human and no one is perfect. Speaking the truth in love is one way we can correct a mistake we have made.

Think of a time you have said something that was untrue or shared information about someone that was not meant to be shared with others. Write or draw a picture of what you can do to make that situation right. Should you go to the person and apologize? Write a letter to say sorry? Tell the person you shared the information with the truth? Say kind words of truth about the person from now on? Write or draw your next action to fix or correct your mistake and then follow through to correct it.

Additional Resources

Outings to Reinforce Lesson

Enjoy the cool weather and take a nature walk. Observe the things God created and how they work together in His plan. What part do each of us play in God’s plan for us?