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David and Jonathan is a read-aloud Bible story about friendship for kids, told in the words of 1 Samuel 18 and 20 from the New International Reader’s Version. Read it in Sunday School or children’s church, then hand out Jonathan’s Secret Code so the children can decode what Jonathan said to David. Plan on about fifteen minutes. Free printable PDF, 8 pages, in English.
A Start here page with the Bible passage, the main events to talk about and the memory verse, 1 Samuel 18:1
The story of David and Jonathan on three large-type pages, each with a simple picture
Jonathan’s Secret Code worksheet, a number code puzzle to print for each child
An answer key for the teacher, checked against 1 Samuel 20:42
Who it is for
Sunday School teachers, children’s church leaders and parents teaching kids what a true friend looks like. The story works for younger children and the code puzzle is a good fit for early readers working in pairs.
How to use it in class
Read the story and talk about the main events: David and Jonathan become friends, Saul wants to kill David, and Jonathan saves him. Then have the children work in pairs on the secret code and look up 1 Samuel 20:42 to check their answer.
From The Sunday School Store and Ministry-to-Children.com.
How to get it: Add it to your cart and check out. It is free and no payment is needed. The download link comes to your email right away. Print as many copies as your church needs.
