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God's Special Question

Solomon Asks for Wisdom

Day 62of 180
Week 13of 36
25Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God offers wisdom to those who ask

2

Recognize that Solomon chose wisdom over wealth

3

Learn to make wise choices by seeking God's guidance

1 Kings 3:5

At Gibeon, Yahweh appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, 'Ask what I shall give you.'

1 Kings 3:5 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's desire to give wisdom to His children

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Crown (paper or cardboard)
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Yesterday we learned about Solomon becoming a young king. Today, we'll discover an amazing moment when God asked Solomon a very special question!

💭 Review Question: What do you remember about Solomon becoming king?
2Teaching (8 min)

In our BibleMouse lesson today, we'll explore how God appeared to Solomon in a dream and gave him an incredible opportunity to ask for anything he wanted!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God appeared to Solomon at night in a dream
  • God said, 'Ask what I shall give you.'
  • This was a test of Solomon's heart
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • If God asked you what you wanted, what would you say?
  • Why do you think God would ask Solomon this question?
3Activity: Wisdom Choice Challenge (10 min)
interactive discussion

Create scenarios where children must choose between different options, discussing the wise choice

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw two cards with different choices
  2. Discuss which choice shows wisdom
  3. Explain why the wise choice is important
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use BibleMouse picture cards to help guide choices

Challenge: Create more complex decision scenarios

4Closing (3 min)

Review the amazing way God offers wisdom to those who seek Him

📝 Review Questions:
  • What special question did God ask Solomon?
  • Why is wisdom important?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us to ask for wisdom like Solomon did. Guide our choices today.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the amazing choice Solomon made when God asked him what he wanted!

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: Wisdom Crown Activity: Write one letter of the verse on each point of a paper crown, then practice putting the crown together while reciting the verse

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Solomon's request for wisdom shows spiritual maturity and understanding of true leadership

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use age-appropriate language
  • Encourage children to think about making wise choices
  • Connect the lesson to real-life situations
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find it hard to understand the concept of choosing wisdom over material things

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to discuss making good choices

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'Wisdom Jar' to collect wise choices throughout the week
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional wisdom-themed worksheets

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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