Mission Briefing
A Bible hero mission for kids about being a faithful friend.
Heroes: David and Jonathan
Virtue: Loyalty
Best for: Ages 6-12
Time: 10-15 minutes
You need: A piece of paper, pencil or colouring pens, and optional tape.
Meet David and Jonathan
Jonathan was a prince.
David was a shepherd who had just defeated Goliath.
Although Jonathan was Saul’s son and a prince, he did not treat David as a rival. He recognised that God was with David and chose to support him.
Instead, he became David’s loyal friend.
He gave David his robe and weapons as a sign of friendship.
When Saul wanted to kill David, Jonathan warned David and stood up for him—even when Saul became furious with him. Later, Jonathan found David in hiding and helped him find strength in God. Jonathan’s loyalty required courage, honesty and sacrifice.
Years later, after Jonathan died, David remained faithful to their covenant. He welcomed Jonathan’s son Mephibosheth, cared for him and gave him a permanent place at the king’s table. Their friendship shows that loyalty keeps doing good—even when circumstances change.
He chose to protect his friend and do what was right.
Loyalty means standing by what is right and caring for a friend faithfully.
Hero Skill: Be A Faithful Friend
Loyalty is not copying a friend’s bad choices.
Real loyalty helps a friend move toward good.
David and Jonathan teach children that friendship can be generous, brave and honest.
Your Mission Today: The Friendship Shield
You will make a shield with faithful friend actions.
What You Need
- A piece of paper
- Pencil or colouring pens
- Optional tape
Step 1: Write Friend Words
Write three words on the shield.
- Kind
- Honest
- Brave
Step 2: Name Friend Actions
Add ways to be loyal in a good way.
- Include someone
- Tell the truth
- Help a friend choose right
- Keep a safe promise
Step 3: Choose One Friend Move
Pick one action to practise this week.
Step 4: Display Your Shield
Tape it somewhere you will see it this week.
Talk About It
Ages 6-8: How did Jonathan show loyalty to David?
Ages 9-10: Can loyalty ever mean telling a friend the truth?
Ages 11-12: What makes a friendship strong and good?
Loyalty Practice For This Week
Choose one faithful friend action.
Do it without making a big announcement.
Good friends help each other move toward good.
Parent Note
This mission clarifies loyalty so children do not confuse it with secrecy or peer pressure.
Use the phrase “loyal to what is good” when discussing friendships.
For safety, remind children that unsafe secrets should be shared with a trusted adult.
Mission Prayer
God, thank You for the gift of friendship. Help me be kind, honest and brave. Teach me to stand by what is good, tell the truth and help my friends grow closer to You. Amen.
Free David and Jonathan Colouring Page
Keep the mission going with David and Jonathan’s colouring page.
