| Name: ______________________________ | Date: ______________ |
Instructions
- Read each question carefully.
- Remember that God looks at the heart, not only at a person's outside appearance.
- Think about how David trusted God when he faced Goliath.
- Answer in your own words when asked.
Example: Who did David trust when he faced Goliath?
Answer: David trusted God.
Part 1: Heart Truths
Complete each sentence with the missing word.
1. People look at what is on the outside, but the Lord looks at the __________.
2. David was a young shepherd who cared for his father's __________.
3. David faced Goliath with faith in __________.
4. Goliath was a very large and strong __________.
Part 2: David's Brave Choice
Circle the best answer.
5. Why was David willing to face Goliath?
| ○ A. He trusted God | ○ B. He wanted a prize |
| ○ C. He was the tallest soldier | ○ D. He had the strongest armor |
6. What did David use to face Goliath?
| ○ A. A sling and five smooth stones | ○ B. A wooden shield |
| ○ C. A large sword | ○ D. A golden crown |
7. What did David say would show that God is powerful?
| ○ A. Goliath would be defeated | ○ B. David would become king that day |
| ○ C. The army would run away | ○ D. The battle would stop |
8. What kind of heart did David show?
| ○ A. A trusting heart | ○ B. A selfish heart |
| ○ C. A lazy heart | ○ D. A jealous heart |
Part 3: Inside and Outside
Write True or False for each statement.
9. God cares about what is in a person's heart. True / False
10. David won because he was bigger than Goliath. True / False
11. David believed God could help him. True / False
12. A person's appearance tells us everything about his or her heart. True / False
Part 4: Story Connections
Match each person or idea on the left with the correct description on the right.
| 13. | David | __________ | A. A young shepherd who trusted God |
| 14. | Goliath | __________ | B. A giant warrior who challenged Israel |
| 15. | Samuel | __________ | C. The prophet who learned that God looks at the heart |
| 16. | A sling | __________ | D. Trusting God even when something seems frightening |
| 17. | Faith | __________ | E. The tool David used to throw a stone |
Part 5: Think About Your Heart (optional challenge)
Answer each question in a complete sentence.
18. What does it mean that God looks at the heart? |
19. How did David show courage before Goliath? |
20. Name one heart quality you would like God to help you grow. |
21. What can you do when you feel afraid? |
Answer Key
| 1. | heart |
| 2. | sheep |
| 3. | God |
| 4. | warrior |
| 5. | A (He trusted God) |
| 6. | A (A sling and five smooth stones) |
| 7. | A (Goliath would be defeated) |
| 8. | A (A trusting heart) |
| 9. | True |
| 10. | False |
| 11. | True |
| 12. | False |
| 13. | A (A young shepherd who trusted God) |
| 14. | B (A giant warrior who challenged Israel) |
| 15. | C (The prophet who learned that God looks at the heart) |
| 16. | E (The tool David used to throw a stone) |
| 17. | D (Trusting God even when something seems frightening) |
| 18. | It means God knows our thoughts, feelings, choices, and character. |
| 19. | David trusted God and faced Goliath even though Goliath was much bigger. |
| 20. | Answers may include faith, kindness, courage, patience, honesty, or obedience. |
| 21. | I can pray, trust God, and choose to do what is right. |