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Gathering the Materials

Building God's Temple

Day 72of 180
Week 15of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how Solomon prepared materials for God's temple

2

Identify different materials used in temple construction

3

Recognize the importance of careful preparation in serving God

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Kings 5:6

“Now therefore command that they cut me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with your servants; and I will give you hire for your servants according to all that you shall say.”

— 1 Kings 5:6 (WEB)

Demonstrates Solomon's careful planning and cooperation in gathering temple materials

📦 Materials Needed

  • Building blocks
  • Gold foil
  • Cedar-scented candle or essential oil
  • White construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Colored markers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse adventure begins! Recap how David wanted to build the temple but God chose Solomon

💭 Review Question: What special job did God give Solomon?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explore how Solomon gathered special materials for God's temple

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Cedar wood from Lebanon was very special and beautiful
  • Solomon worked with King Hiram to get the best materials
  • God helped Solomon collect everything needed
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think God wanted a beautiful temple?
  • How can we prepare carefully like Solomon did?
3Activity: Temple Materials Collage (10 min)
hands-on

Create a temple materials collection page

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw temple outline on white paper
  2. Use gold foil for special decorations
  3. Glue small wood-like pieces around edges
  4. Color and decorate your temple design
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-draw temple outline for child to decorate

Challenge: Add specific details from 1 Kings description

4Closing (3 min)

Review temple preparation lesson

📝 Review Questions:
  • What special wood did Solomon use?
  • Why was building the temple important?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for giving Solomon wisdom to build a special place to worship

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how long it took to build the temple

💎 Memory Verse

James 1:5

“If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.”

— James 1:5 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Wisdom Walk: Create hand motions for each key word, walk around room while reciting

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Solomon's temple preparation showed incredible planning and divine guidance

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use cedar scent to help child imagine the wood
  • Encourage creativity in temple materials collage
  • Connect lesson to importance of preparing carefully
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find detailed historical context challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of careful preparation and following God's instructions

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Research cedar trees and their special qualities
  • Create a 3D model of temple using building blocks
  • Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection about Solomon's wisdom

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