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Brave: a 5-Week Teaching Series for Children's Ministry TOPIC: David & Esther SCRIPTURE: Old Testament DECORATING THEME: Adventure stories AGE GROUP: Elementary (Get the Preschool version here !) This month, we are talking about being brave! Bravery takes many shapes and forms. Kids are faced with challenges every day that require some level of bravery, such has having to step out of their comfort zones, sticking up for someone or something they believe in, or simply being comfortable with and confident of who they are. The Bible stories about David and Esther in this series may seem larger than life at first. How do I relate to someone who was able to take down a giant with a sling? How can I actually do anything when I don't have any power or authority - both David and Esther were royals! But upon closer inspection, kids will come to realize that David and Esther had God's help -a lot of it -along the way. Through these stories, kids can discover small ways they can exhibit bravery, because God knows who they are and God can use their gifts. They will also find that a form of bravery is to show others mercy. Their bravery will be put the test with challenges, but God can help overcome those difficulties, and they can rest assured that God has a plan for their lives! BIG IDEAS & BIBLE STORIES God knows who I am. (David is Anointed: 1 Samuel 16; 1 Corinthians 8:3) God can use my gifts. (David and Goliath: 1 Samuel 17; 1 Corinthians 12:4-7) We can show others mercy. (David Spares Saul's Life: 1 Samuel 24:1-18; Luke 6:36) God can help me overcome difficulty. (Esther Adapts to the New Culture: Esther 2 and 4; Philippians 4:13) God has a plan for my life. (Esther Saves Her People: Esther 8:5-17; Ephesians 2:10) MEMORY VERSE: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)

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