Parent Conversation Guide (4.20.22)

Passage: 1 Samuel 16

Overview:
David was a man after God's own heart, but he certainly had his ups and downs. As followers of Jesus, there is a treasure trove of wealth that we can learn from moments of David's life, his success and his failure. This week, Samuel is tasked with finding a new king for Israel. However, the search doesn't go the way Samuel would expect. God chooses someone to be king that no one was looking for.

What do we want our teens to know?

• Tests of character are almost always a pop quiz. 
• God wants to use you. 

What do we want our teens to do?

• Flourish where God has planted them. 
• View where God has them as preparation, not punishment. 

Ways to follow up with your teen this coming week:

• If your teen is struggling with a weakness, or insecurity, continue to remind them about how God has uniquely created them on purpose for a purpose. 
• Help them to think about how God may be developing character and preparing them for through their circumstances.
• Ask your teen each day, "What did God teach you about yourself today?"