Mission Briefing
A Bible hero mission for kids about facing big problems with brave trust.
Hero: David
Virtue: Courage
Best for: Ages 6-12
Time: 10-15 minutes
You need: 5 small stones or paper circles, a pencil, and a bowl
Meet David
David was young. He was not a soldier.
His brothers were at the battlefield. David was sent to bring food.
When he arrived, he heard a giant named Goliath shouting at God’s people.
Saul and the Israelite army were dismayed and terrified. Whenever Goliath came forward, the soldiers fled from him in fear.
David had fought a lion and a bear while protecting sheep. He knew God had helped him before.
So David picked up five smooth stones and stepped forward.
Saul dressed David in his armour, but David was not used to it. He took it off and chose his staff, sling and five smooth stones instead. He did not pretend the giant was small.
David remembered how the Lord had rescued him before. He did not trust in his own size or weapons—he went in the Lord’s name, knowing that the battle belonged to God.
Courage means doing the right thing even when the problem looks bigger than you.
Hero Skill: Pick Your Stone
Courage does not mean you never feel afraid.
Courage means you know what is right, ask God for help, and take the next brave step.
David did not need to be the biggest person in the valley. He needed to trust the biggest God.
Your Mission Today: Pick Your Stone
You will name one scary or hard thing, then choose one brave step.
What You Need
- 5 small stones or paper circles
- A pencil
- A bowl
Step 1: Name The Giant
Write or say one thing that feels big right now. It might be a test, a friendship problem, a new skill, or telling the truth.
Step 2: Choose Five Brave Words
On each stone or paper circle, write one possible brave step.
- Pray
- Tell the truth
- Ask for help
- Try again
- Show kindness
Step 3: Take One Step
Put the stones in the bowl. Choose one stone for today. Ask: “What is one small brave thing I can do?” Then do that one thing.
Talk About It
Ages 6-8: What is something that feels big or scary to you?
Ages 9-10: Why do you think David could be brave when everyone else was afraid?
Ages 11-12: What is the difference between showing off and real courage?
Courage Practice For This Week
Each morning, say: “God is bigger than this giant.”
Then choose one brave step for the day.
Heroes practise courage one step at a time.
Parent Note
This mission is not about pushing children to be fearless or face danger alone. Help your child name the fear honestly and choose one safe, appropriate action. Sometimes courage means speaking up, trying again or telling the truth. Sometimes the bravest step is asking a trusted adult for help.
Mission Prayer
God, thank You for being with me when I feel small or afraid. Remind me of Your faithfulness. Show me the next safe and right step, and give me courage to take it or ask a trusted adult for help. Amen.
Free David Coloring Page
Keep the mission going with David’s coloring page.
