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The Shoebox Kids are laughing as Willie’s dog, Coco, shows off a few silly tricks. But the real lesson begins when Mrs. Shue talks about King Saul and what happens when we only obey God halfway. Willie understands that lesson better than anyone because of something that happened on his English test.
He thought the directions were easy. He circled the subjects, underlined the verbs, and finished fast. But when Mrs. Thurber handed it back, Willie saw red marks everywhere and a big fat zero at the top. What did he miss? A simple part of the instructions that changed everything.
Talk about it:
Why is halfway obedience still disobedience?
What did Willie forget to do on his English test?
How did Willie’s mistake help him understand King Saul’s story?
Why does God give us rules and plans to follow?
What is one way you can obey God completely this week?
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Saul was brave and led Israel into battle, but he struggled to obey God completely. First, he offered a sacrifice that only the priest was supposed to offer. Later, when God gave him another chance to obey, Saul only followed part of God’s command and tried to make excuses. Samuel reminded him that obeying God is better than offering sacrifices.
Because Saul would not fully obey, God sent Samuel to Bethlehem to find a new king among Jesse’s sons. Samuel thought the tallest, strongest son looked like a king, but God said He looks at the heart. Finally, young David was called in from watching the sheep. God chose him, and Samuel anointed David with oil. David returned to the fields, waiting for God’s timing to become king.
Talk about it:
Why was Saul’s “halfway obedience” a problem?
What did Samuel mean when he said obeying God is better than sacrifice?
Why didn’t God choose Jesse’s oldest son?
What does it mean that God looks at the heart?
How can you obey God completely this week?
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DeeDee is tired of practicing piano and wants to quit before her recital. Her father reminds her that she promised to take lessons for a full year, even when practice feels hard. In Sabbath School, Mrs. Shue teaches the Shoebox Kids that God’s plans can be trusted, even when we don’t understand them.
When recital night arrives, DeeDee suddenly feels nervous. What if she makes a mistake? What if everyone laughs? She whispers a prayer, sits at the piano, and begins to play. By the end of the night, DeeDee discovers that practice, trust, and following a good plan can lead to joy—and maybe even a “Jesus footprint” on the piano bench.
Talk about it:
Why did DeeDee want to quit piano lessons?
How did DeeDee’s father help her keep her promise?
What did Sabbath School teach DeeDee about trusting God’s plan?
When have you had to keep going even when something felt hard?
What is one way you can trust God’s plan this week?
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Israel has never had a king like the other nations because God has always been their King. But when Samuel grows old and his sons become unfair judges, the people demand a king to lead them and fight their battles. Samuel feels hurt, but God explains that the people are really rejecting Him. Even after Samuel warns them that a king will take their sons, daughters, land, animals, and food, the people still insist.
Meanwhile, Saul is searching for lost donkeys when God leads him straight to Samuel. Samuel anoints Saul with oil, showing that God has chosen him to become Israel’s first king. Later, when all Israel gathers to meet their new ruler, Saul is nowhere to be found—until God reveals he is hiding among the baggage.
Talk about it:
Why did Israel want a king like the other nations?
What warning did Samuel give the people about having a king?
How did God lead Saul to Samuel?
Why do you think Saul hid when it was time to be introduced as king?
How can we choose God’s plan instead of just trying to be like everyone else?
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Maria starts Sabbath morning frustrated when little Yo-Yo “decorates” her dresser the hard way. At church, Mrs. Shue teaches the Shoebox Kids a powerful object lesson by turning the classroom into a principal’s office—showing what respect looks like (and what it doesn’t). Then Maria hears a new way to think about church: it’s God’s office, a place to be reverent because Jesus promised to be with His people when they gather. During the sermon, Maria chooses worship over notes, helps Yo-Yo sit still, and keeps her eyes open for Jesus’ footprints.
Talk about it:
What does respect look like at home and at church?
Why did Mrs. Shue call church “God’s office”?
What helps you pay attention during worship?
How can you help a younger child learn reverence?
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