Unit Description: David was an unlikely choice to follow Saul as king, but David’s victory over Goliath revealed that God was with him. King David’s rule would be better than Saul’s, but it was still far from perfect as David committed a series of grievous sins. God, however, was gracious to forgive when David repented.
Big Picture Question: What is grace? Grace is when God gives us something good even when we do not deserve it.
Key Passage:In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. Ephesians 1:7
Key Passage Phrase: God Forgives our Wrong Choices.
Sessions at a Glance:
September 11*: God Chose David to Be King 1 Samuel 16
September 18: David Fought Goliath 1 Samuel 17
September 25: God Made a Covenant with David 2 Samuel 6–7
October 2*: David Sinned and Was Forgiven 2 Samuel 11–12
October 9: God Is Good to Give Grace Psalm 51
*No 4:00pm Discipleship Hour due to Members’ Meeting