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The Young King

Solomon Asks for Wisdom

Day 61of 180
Week 13of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how Solomon became king after David

2

Recognize that God can use young people for important tasks

3

Develop curiosity about God's plan for leadership

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Kings 2:1-4

“When David's time to die drew near, he commanded Solomon his son, saying, 'I am going the way of all the earth. Be strong, and show yourself a man.'”

— 1 Kings 2:1-4 (WEB)

Shows the passing of leadership from David to Solomon

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Crown
  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Coloring page of Solomon
  • Pencils
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn about a young king who became a leader even though he felt scared

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about faith in our last lesson?
2Teaching (8 min)

After King David died, his son Solomon became the new king of Israel. Even though he was young, God had a special plan for him

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • David gave Solomon important advice before he died
  • Solomon knew he needed God's help to be a good king
  • God was with Solomon and wanted to help him
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Solomon felt about becoming king?
  • What advice might your parents give you about being brave?
3Activity: King Solomon's Courage Crown (10 min)
storytelling

Create a paper crown and decorate it with symbols of courage and wisdom

📝 Instructions:
  1. Cut out a crown shape from gold paper
  2. Draw pictures showing ways to be brave
  3. Write the memory verse around the crown
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parents help cut out crown

Challenge: Write a short prayer on the crown about being brave

4Closing (3 min)

Review the story of Solomon becoming king

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who was Solomon's father?
  • What made Solomon a good leader?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us to be brave like Solomon and trust You

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how God spoke to Solomon in a special dream

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 9:10

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

— Proverbs 9:10 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Crown Verse Game: Write each word of the verse on a paper crown. Mix up the crowns and have the child put them in order while saying the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Solomon was young when he became king, around 20 years old

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Emphasize God's ability to use young people
  • Encourage child's questions about leadership
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel too young to do important things

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of courage and trusting God

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for Solomon coloring pages
  • Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection about courage

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