Reference: 1 Kings 3
Story Summary:
After David died, his son, Solomon, became the king of Israel. Solomon showed his love for the Lord by obeying the laws his father David taught him. But he was not perfect; he offered sacrifices at the high places, instead of at the tabernacle where God told him.
One night, God appeared to Solomon in a dream. He said, “Ask for anything you want me to give you.” Solomon answered, “God, you’ve made me king over Israel, but I’m so young. So, give me a heart that understands. Then I can rule over your people and know the difference between right and wrong.”
Because Solomon didn’t ask for riches or to love a long time or to defeat his enemies, God promised to give Solomon the wisdom he asked for. God made Solomon the wisest made on the planet. He knew lots about all sorts of different things. God also gave Solomon the things he didn’t ask for. God gave Solomon riches and made him the greatest king on the earth.
Big Idea and Motions: Wisdom is knowing what God says is right and wrong.
Wisdom - form the letter “W” with your index fingers and thumbs (touch thumbs together)
Knowing - tap your brain
God - point up
Right - two thumbs up
Wrong - two thumbs down
Verse / Motions: Proverbs 2:6, ESV - For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding...
Lord - point up
Gives - cup your hands together and gesture away from you
Wisdom - form the letter “W” with your index fingers and thumbs (touch thumbs together)
Mouth - cup your hands around your mouth
Knowledge - knock on the right side of your head
Understanding - knock on the left side of your head
Questions to Ask Throughout the Week
Who became king after David died? // Solomon
Who was Solomon’s dad? // David.
Who appeared to Solomon? // God
How did God appear to Solomon? // In a dream
What did God say to Solomon? // Ask me for anything.
What did Solomon ask for? // A wise heart.
What other things did God give to Solomon? // Riches, Long Life, Great King
What is wisdom? // Knowing what God says is right and wrong.
What kinds of things did Solomon know about? // Plants, Animals, Songs,
Where can we find what God says is right and wrong? // The Bible.
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