Passage: 1 Samuel 8-12

Principle: Submit to God, who is the true King.

Praise: “Change My Heart, Oh God”

Prompt: Ask your child these questions:

• Why was Israel’s request for a king sinful?

• Did the Israelites recognize their sin and repent?

Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:

• By examining their heart to see if God is their king.

• By trusting in God and not in human wisdom.

This Week: As a family, read 1 Samuel 8-12.