David’s Death – 1 Kings 2 – Draw Bible Stories Project

David’s Death Story (1 Kings 2)

Father’s Farewell – two men & crown – King David knew he was about to die. He brought his son Solomon before him to share some final guidance.

Remember Moses – path, prophet, waves – David told Solomon to follow Moses’ teachings and live faithfully. Then, God would keep his promises and bless Israel.

Life & Death – king, sword, table, bread, cup – David gave Solomon life and death assignments: honor and care for faithful men as family, but destroy violent men. 

Established Throne – two crowns & cloud – God firmly established David’s kingdom through his son’s reign. David died, ending a forty-year reign as Israel’s king.

Storytellers Sight

• What matters the most when you’re about to die?

• Why does David remind Solomon about Moses?

• David held unresolved vengeance in his heart. What does it feel like to hold someone in unforgiveness?

• How did David know Joab and Shimei would eventually cause Solomon problems in the future?

• Sit next to Solomon. What is his reaction to his dad?

• Compare this story with David’s prayer in Psalm 40.

• What’s your favorite story from King David’s life?

Storytellers Discipleship

The following activities will help you remember the story, apply wisdom to your own life, and tell the story to others.

• Pray. Listen to the story. Draw the story.

• Tell the story with the drawings.

• Draw your own pictures to illustrate the story.

• Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal wisdom in the story.

• Pray. What is the Holy Spirit asking you to do next?

• Go and tell the story to someone. Discuss the story.

• Disciple others to become Spirit-filled storytellers.

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Two Pathways – Psalm 1 – Draw Bible Stories Project

Two Pathways Song (Psalm 1)

Good & Evil – two paths, pit & flame, cloud & crown – Every person must choose a path. We can choose God and prosper, or we can choose evil and be destroyed.

Fruitful Rewards – river, tree, fruit basket – Whenever I desire good, I seek God. I meditate on his Word every day. He blesses me, and my reward is an abundant life.

Merciless Master – serpent, chains, slave – When I desire evil, I follow Satan. I rebel against God, and I cause pain to others. The devil is a terrible master.

Choose Wisely – bonfire, wind, dust – God will judge everyone for what path they chose. The righteous will be with God forever, and the wicked will be sent away.

Storytellers Sight

• Can we really simplify all human life into two paths?

• Make a list of the joys that the righteous experience.

• Give examples of how a righteous person can be successfully tempted into altering their chosen path.

• Give examples of how a wicked person can discover that they’ve made a huge mistake and return to God.

• What types of fruit are the riverbank trees bearing?

• Compare Psalm 1 to Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:25-34. How does it feel to be set free from evil?

Storytellers Discipleship

The following activities will help you remember the story, apply wisdom to your own life, and tell the story to others.

• Pray. Listen to the story. Draw the story.

• Tell the story with the drawings.

• Draw your own pictures to illustrate the story.

• Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal wisdom in the story.

• Pray. What is the Holy Spirit asking you to do next?

• Go and tell the story to someone. Discuss the story.

• Disciple others to become Spirit-filled storytellers.

Download this lesson > Click here

Want more stories? Visit blazingtrees.org/storytellers

Ask James a question > info@blazingtrees.org

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