Here is a video Bible lesson about David being anointed by Samuel in a DIORAMA format.  Feel free to use any of the ideas you see. You may also use the video in your Bible class if you prefer.

Let the children know at the beginning of the Bible story that something very beautiful is here, but they can’t see how beautiful it is from the exterior. They can only see the beauty if the look on the inside. I am referring to a geode that his hidden in the rocks near the bushes. The geode reveal is at the very end of the video.

Here is the video:

 

My original version of this Bible lesson is below in pictures.

Here is my original diorama. It was a last minute idea so the props were very simple. It is always amazing that last minute ideas or spur of the moment ideas can sometimes be the BEST ideas!

  • It is a plastic container filled with kitty litter.
  • Characters are represented by abbreviated names written on card stock.
  • The circles representing each character are glued to clothespins. Remember that we are teaching children and children have wonderful imaginations.  “Anything” can become a “real something”.
  • Hidden away in the rock grouping is a beautiful geode.

It is always a jaw-dropping moment when the geode is revealed. Look at the series of photos below.

 

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