Self-Control: Fruit of the Spirit Study – David

Product Description

Self-Control: A Fruit of the Spirit Unit Study for Grades 3-6 explores David sparing King Saul in 1 Samuel 24:1-22. Students discover how David chose mercy instead of revenge and refused to harm God’s anointed king, connecting biblical self-control with everyday choices, words, and actions.

Designed for homeschool families, classrooms, co-ops, and children’s ministries, this easy-prep, 27-page resource includes a structured Lesson Plan, Weekly Teaching Outline, Resource Checklist, child-friendly Bible story, and Answer Key. A downloadable Teaching Guide that makes preparation even easier is included. The Monday-to-Friday outline supports a one-week study, while black-and-white, ink-friendly pages simplify printing.

Students will:

• Read and retell the account of David sparing Saul.
• Explain how David demonstrated restraint and respected God’s authority.
• Explore En Gedi, the tribes of Israel, and the story’s historical setting.
• Develop Bible literacy, map-reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.
• Identify practical ways to exercise self-control in daily life.

Included activities:

• Bible quiz: David Spares Saul’s Life
• Worksheet: Meet the Philistines
• Word-search puzzle: Twelve Tribes of Israel
• Map activity: Oasis in the Wilderness
• Worksheet: David’s Unexpected Test
• Worksheet: What Did Israelites Wear?
• Bible puzzle: Do You Have Self-Control?
• Coloring page: David and Saul Cave Encounter
• Worksheet: David Speaks to Saul
• Creative writing: David’s Journal
• Worksheet: Self-Control Counts!
• Put It into Practice activities and object lessons
• Bible-based craft projects

Use as a stand-alone Bible lesson or a week of character learning. Part of the Fruit of the Spirit Series.