Day 1 –  THE STORY

Samuel grew up and God gave him the job of ruling Israel until the people asked for a king. God asked Samuel to appoint the king who God had planned. The first king was a man named Saul. Saul could have been a great king if he focused on God. Instead, Saul focused on himself and was a bad king. God knew this before it happened and had already planned for a new king to take his place. His name was David. God sent Samuel to pick him out.

Pay attention to this story because God tells you what is important to Him.

Read 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Who does Samuel think God is going to make king of Israel? Who had God chosen?

Day 2 – THE WITNESSES

A shepherd’s job was to make sure all the sheep got where they needed to go safely. He would feed them, take care of them, lead them, and keep them from harm. Sounds like good experience for taking care of a country, right?

Read 1 Samuel 16:8-11

What was David doing when Samuel was there?

Day 3 – THE SOURCE

Read 1 Samuel 16:7

Does appearance matter to God when he chooses someone?

What matters to God?

How does this encourage you?

What should matter to you?

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Write down what the world things is important.

Write down what you think is important to God.

Circle which ones are important to you

Day 4 – THE MOTIVE

Read Psalm 119:10

Did you know that David wrote many of the Psalms?

Most experts of the Bible say David wrote this verse.

What does David say that he does?

How can you seek God with all your heart?

Day 5 – CAUGHT IN THE ACT

Ask your mom if it’s okay to take a Dry Erase marker and write out 1 Samuel 16:7 on your bathroom mirror. If it’s not okay, write it on a sticky note and put it on your mirror. Every time you look at yourself in the mirror, you will be reminded what’s important to God.