David's Psalm

Activity - A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

Instruct the kids to sit with their heads down and their eyes closed. Walk around the room and discreetly tap one player on the head. That player is the “wolf.” Guide kids to raise their heads and open their eyes. Instruct the players to each choose an animal—a cat, a sheep, or a chicken. Explain that you will name two animals. Any player who chose one of those animals must stand up and sit in a new seat. Each round, the wolf must also stand up and change seats. The object of the game is for kids to figure out who the wolf is. After several rounds of naming animals, invite volunteers to guess the identity of the wolf. Play additional rounds if time allows.

Wolves prey on animals like cats, chickens, and sheep. We will hear in our Bible story today about how God is like a shepherd. David wrote a psalm to praise God. David compared God’s love, protection, and guidance for His people to that provided by a shepherd for his sheep. Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He laid down His life to save people from sin. Because of Jesus, we will live with God forever.

Watch

Read - Psalm 23

Discuss

1. David wrote that the Lord renews what? (Life)
2. According to Psalm 23, why didn’t David fear danger? (God was with him, God’s rod and staff comforted him)
3. Where did David say he would live? (In the house of the Lord)
4. What are some ways Jesus is like a good shepherd?
5. What are some ways we are like sheep?
6. How do you feel about God when you hear the words of this psalm?

Pray

Take this time as a family to pray together. Ask your children if they have anything they would like to pray about. If you have a child who would like to pray, this is a great time to do so!

God, without Your loving guidance and protection, we would have no hope. Thank You for sending Jesus, our Good Shepherd and perfect King of kings. Help us trust in Him for salvation. Amen.