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<b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude></noinclude>Read or watch the story of David’s anointing and rise to kingship. Create a timeline or storyboard showing key moments in David’s life from shepherd boy to king. (Suggested passages: {{bible link|1 Samuel 16}} to {{bible link|2 Samuel 5}})
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<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude></noinclude>Explore David’s relationship with God. Discuss or write about:
* Why was David called “a man after God’s own heart”?
* What made David different from Saul?
* What role did music and worship play in his life?
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<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude></noinclude>Study one of David’s Psalms. Choose a psalm (e.g. Psalm 23, 51, or 139) and:
* Read it aloud
* Discuss what David is feeling and expressing
* Create your own short prayer or song inspired by the psalm
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<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude></noinclude>Look at David’s courage and trust in the story of David and Goliath ({{bible link|1 Samuel 17}}). Discuss:
* What gave David confidence?
* What does this story teach us about trusting God with big challenges?
Optional: Re-enact the story or create a comic strip of the battle.
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<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude></noinclude>Reflect on David’s mistakes and repentance. Read about one major mistake (e.g., Bathsheba – {{bible link|2 Samuel 11–12}} or the census – {{bible link|2 Samuel 24}}). Discuss or write:
* What did David do wrong?
* How did he respond when confronted?
* What does real repentance look like?
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<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude></noinclude>Compare David’s story with Jesus. Discuss or present two connections between David and Jesus, such as:
* David as a shepherd --> Jesus as the Good Shepherd
* David as king --> Jesus as King of Kings
* David’s throne --> Messianic prophecy ({{bible link|Luke 1:32}})
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<b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude></noinclude>Create a project to show what you’ve learned. Choose one:
* A skit or play about David’s life
* A praise song or poem based on one of his psalms
* A “Heart of Worship” craft
* A poster showing "David’s Strengths and Weaknesses"
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