David and Goliath

Bible story for CRE • For children aged 6 (Kenya)

Who is in the story?

• 👦 David — a young shepherd boy who loves God.
• 🪖 Goliath — a very big soldier who was strong and scary.
• 👑 King Saul and the Israelite army — they were afraid of Goliath.

What happened?

The people of Israel were fighting the Philistines. Goliath came every day and shouted. He wanted to scare everyone. Young David went to bring food for his brothers. When David heard Goliath, he trusted God. He picked five small stones, used his sling, and threw one stone. The stone hit Goliath and he fell. David trusted God and God helped him win.

Simple lesson

• 🙏 Trust God — even if you are small, God can help you.
• 💪 Be brave — do the right thing even when you feel scared.
• 🤝 Be kind — David cared for his sheep and his family.

Memory verse (easy)

"I come in the name of the Lord." — 1 Samuel 17:45 (use simple words: The Lord helps me.)

Fun activities (safe & simple)

• 🎯 Stone game: Use 5 soft pebbles or cotton balls. Throw gently at a paper target. (Adult supervision)
• ✂️ Craft: Make a pretend sling from a strip of paper and tape. Do not throw hard.
• 🖍️ Colouring: Draw David with a sling and a smile. Colour the sky and the green hills (Valley of Elah).
• 🎵 Song: Sing a short song about being brave and trusting God after reading the story.

Questions to ask (for class or home)

1. Who was David? (A shepherd boy)
2. Why was David not afraid? (He trusted God)
3. What did David use to beat Goliath? (A stone and a sling)
4. How can you be brave like David today?

A short prayer

Dear God, thank you for helping us. Help us to be brave and kind like David. Amen.

Used in CRE class, Sunday school and at home in Kenya — short and easy for 6 year olds.