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Solomon's Wisdom in Action

Day 69of 180
Week 14of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how Solomon's wisdom made him respected throughout Israel

2

Recognize that true wisdom comes from God

3

Practice listening and retelling a story accurately

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Kings 3:28

“All Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.”

— 1 Kings 3:28 (WEB)

Demonstrates how God's wisdom working through Solomon impressed the entire nation

📦 Materials Needed

  • Baby doll
  • Two scarves
  • Sword picture
  • Judge's gavel
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, yesterday we learned how Solomon discovered the true mother's love. Today, we'll see how his amazing wisdom spread throughout Israel!

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what Solomon did to find out who the real mother was?
2Teaching (8 min)

Solomon's wise judgment showed everyone that God had given him special understanding. When people heard how he solved the baby's case, they were amazed!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God gave Solomon wisdom to be a great king
  • People respected Solomon because he listened carefully
  • True wisdom helps us make good choices
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think the women felt after Solomon's decision?
  • Why is listening important when solving problems?
3Activity: Wisdom Messenger Relay (10 min)
game

Children practice retelling Solomon's story accurately while passing a 'message'

📝 Instructions:
  1. Line up in a single-file line
  2. First person reads a fact about Solomon's judgment
  3. Whisper the fact to the next person
  4. Last person tells the whole class what they heard
  5. Check if the message stayed the same!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Adults help whisper the message

Challenge: Add more complex details about the story

4Closing (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, God gives us wisdom when we ask Him!

📝 Review Questions:
  • How did people feel about Solomon?
  • Who gives us wisdom?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, please help us listen carefully and make wise choices like Solomon.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about how wisdom helps us see the truth!

💎 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: Wisdom Word Hop: Write memory verse words on paper 'stones'. Child hops from stone to stone while reciting verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Solomon's wisdom was a divine gift from God, demonstrating how He equips leaders

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use animated storytelling to keep child engaged
  • Encourage questions about the story
  • Connect lesson to child's daily experiences
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might struggle with understanding complex decision-making

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to retell story and understand wisdom concept

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'Wisdom Journal' in BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Act out the story using provided BibleMouse drama props

Ready for Tomorrow?

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