Dear Parents, We hope the following summary of the Sunday School lesson will help you in discussing the lesson with your children and working through this booklet together.
Solomon
SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: 1 Kings 3:16-28, 4:29-34; Proverbs 1:1-10
BIBLE STORY SUMMARY: After God established a kingdom for Solomon, he served in the manner of his father David. His example was instrumental for the people of Israel. Solomon’s wisdom (seeing the world as God would, and acting accordingly) was also known around the region. One example of his ability to perceive the truth is listed in 1 Kings 3:16 - 28 where his ruling restores a “kidnapped” child back to his mother. Furthermore, Solomon also grew to realize that wisdom isn’t valuable in itself, but is a gift of God to be used for the glory of God. He recorded many of the proverbs including Proverbs 1, which encourages us to realize that we should all aspire to attain wisdom and that the fear of the Lord is at its root. A key element of the book of Proverbs is wisdom, and it is listed 41 times and developed through the theme of “fear of the Lord”. Here “fear of the Lord” is noted as a loving reverence for God that includes submission to His lordship and the commands of His word (Ecc. 12:13, 14). LESSON FOCUS:
Solomon’s Great Wisdom
We are not born with knowledge (accumulation of facts); we learn facts and understanding from
our parents, our teachers, and even our friends. Similarly wisdom (understanding how to properly use the knowledge we have been given) does not come naturally, we must work at it. Solomon teaches us by his actions and his proverbs that our wisdom comes when we live rever-
ently (in fear) unto the Lord.
Wisdom from the Lord, Used For the Lord
WHAT WE LEARNED ABOUT GOD: God sees what is happening in the world around me correctly (without my personal wants and
desires) and is always ready to give me wisdom and help to understand the truth. RESPONSE: To do my best to see the world around me as God does and to order my actions accordingly. To notice in every part of my day how I can live reverently for Jesus.
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This Week’s Memory Verse: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts have good understanding. To Him belongs eternal praise. Psalm 111:10
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March 8, 2009
Monday—Tragedy Strikes
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Have mom or dad read today’s Bible verses with you and answer the following: How did the little boy die? Sick Car accident Accident in bed
If you had been there, how would you have felt?
How mean do you think that was?
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I Kings 3:28 and 4: 29, 30
Tuesday—Someone Is Lying
Friday—Solomon Gives God The Glory
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Verse 28 says that the people held the King (Solomon) in awe. Ask your mom or dad what that means and write it here:
_________________________________ _________________________________ Why did they think he was so special (3:28)? He had a nice court room? He had a really cool sword? He had wisdom from God? He was just awesome!
Read I Kings 3:22,23
No! She did it . . . Not me, she did it! . . . No, She did it . . . No really, really I didn’t do it . . . Have you ever heard people arguing about something that way? Once or twice Lots of times I do it a little
Who were the two moms speaking to? King David
Who do you hold in awe? Mom and dad Teachers People who lie God Crabby people Jesus
Judge Solomon King Solomon Judge Nehemiah
Did either mom bring evidence to prove that they were telling the truth? Yes I’m not sure No
Ask mom or dad if they had to be the judge like King Solomon, how would they decide which mom was telling the truth? Write their answer here:
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Read I Kings 3:24, 25
Wednesday—A Crazy Solution
Read I Kings 3:26, 27
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Thursday—God’s Answer
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God had given Solomon wisdom to know to figure out who was the real mom . . . What did the real mom say? Give the baby to the other mom Neither of us should get to have him
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What did the kidnapping mom say? Give the baby to the other mom Neither of us should get to have him Cut him in two
Do you think the people watching were surprised? Not really
Solomon knew that the true mom would love her baby too much to let him be harmed. Draw a picture of what Solomon gave to the real mom.
A little scared Astonished They wondered if Solomon was crazy
Circle the expression the people probably felt when Solomon gave the order to give half to each mom . . .
Who gave Solomon the wisdom to know ?
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