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3D Bible story craft
David Anointed by Samuel 3D Bible Craft
A printable 3D Bible story craft based on David Anointed by Samuel. Children colour and cut the illustrated story circles and assemble them into a three-dimensional paper craft. Story focus: God sends Samuel to find a new king. God says, “This is the one.” Samuel anoints David with oil.
- Suggested ages
- 7–12 years
- Activity time
- 40–65 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
English
Age, time and difficulty are planning guides. Check the preparation notes for adult help.
$3.15 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- Illustrated story-circle templates for a 3D paper craft
- A4 Size
- Children color the scenes of Samuel visiting Jesse, the older brothers, David with the sheep, the anointing with oil, and God’s Spirit coming on David as they assemble the 3D story.
- 7 illustrated story circles
- Colour, cut & assemble 3D paper craft
Your download files
- DavidAnointedbySamuel.pdf: 4 pages
File inventory and page counts checked against the originals. Page counts include any instruction pages. Please check the preparation notes before printing for a group.
Getting ready
Age & adult help
Several circular story pieces need cutting, alignment and joining.
Help with cutting curves, lining up the story pieces and joining them. Younger children can colour while an adult assembles the craft.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper or light card, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors, glue. A ruler can help with folds.
Time & preparation
One 3D story craft, including colouring, cutting and assembly. Teaching time is additional.
Age is an editorial estimate for the motor and reading demands of this format. Difficulty, completion time and suggested tools are planning estimates, not build-tested.
Check the file before you print for a group, and allow for any extra help the kids might need.
Printing tipsThe story behind the craft
Bible passage: 1 Samuel 16:1–13
Samuel goes to Jesse’s household to anoint a new king. David is first absent while tending sheep, but God directs Samuel to anoint him, teaching that appearance is not the measure God uses.
Main takeaway: God’s choice of David challenges judging people by outward appearance.
Before you assemble the story
Lay out the illustrated circles and discuss their order before turning them into the finished paper craft.
Compare the brothers being considered with David being called from the sheep. Keep this anointing episode separate from David’s later meeting with Goliath.
Younger learners can match a spoken event to a picture. Older learners can retell the account from different sections and check it against the passage.
Questions to explore
- Where was David at first?
- What did God say about outward appearance?
- What qualities matter that cannot be measured by someone’s size or looks?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 4-page PDF: DavidAnointedbySamuel.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
How do I assemble the flip story?
Colour and cut the illustrated circles, fold them in half and glue successive blank halves together in story order. Attach the first and last sections to the marked cover/base. Let the glue dry before flipping through the pages. For a Bible reading to accompany this activity, use 1 Samuel 16:1–13.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. DavidAnointedbySamuel.pdf: print pages 1, 2, 3 for each learner or group. Page 4 is the assembly guide, which can be shared. Print single-sided. On US Letter paper, select Letter and Fit or shrink to the printable area; the originals are not separate Letter-sized files.
What supplies and preparation does this need?
Paper, colouring pencils, scissors and glue. Help line up the circle folds and avoid gluing across the edges that need to open.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 7–12 years. Help with cutting curves, lining up the story pieces and joining them. Younger children can colour while an adult assembles the craft. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
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