David and Saul: An Old Testament Story
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Objective
Students will be able to explain this history and story of David's rise to become king of Israel, his struggles as king, and his place in Christian history.
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Warm-up video
BibleProject · 4:40
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
God promised that a future descendant would defeat the deceiver by striking his head while also giving up his life so that all the world can experience the blessing of Eden again.
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When Israel became a nation, their priesthood had become corrupt, so the people asked for a king, and eventually God raised up David.
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David established Jerusalem as a capital city, brought the tabernacle into the city, dressed like a high priest, offered a sacrifice, and blessed the people, acting like a new kind of priest, which God approved.
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Practice
10 questions
According to the video, what role were Adam and Eve initially given in the Garden of Eden?
What is the significance of the promise made after Adam and Eve were exiled from the Garden of Eden?
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Exit ticket
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“According to the video, what were two significant actions David took after becoming king that established Jerusalem as a new Eden?”
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