Solomon's Later Foolishness
Understand that God gives clear instructions about choosing friends and influences
Recognize how making wrong choices can lead us away from God
Learn to listen to God's wisdom instead of following bad advice
“Now king Solomon loved many foreign women, besides the daughter of Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians, and Hittites; of the nations concerning which Yahweh said to the children of Israel, 'You shall not go among them, neither shall they come among you; for surely they will turn away your heart after their gods.'”
— 1 Kings 11:1-3 (WEB)Shows how people can be influenced away from God by wrong relationships
BibleMouse friends, today we're learning about making wise choices!
Solomon was the wisest man in the world, but he made a big mistake by marrying many wives who didn't love God
Create heart-shaped cards showing wise and unwise choices
Simpler: Parent helps child draw pictures
Challenge: Write a short sentence explaining each choice
Review key lesson points
Dear God, help us make wise choices that please You
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how Solomon's bad choices affected his whole kingdom
“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: Memory Verse Dance: Create simple hand motions for each key word, practice while moving
Solomon's many foreign wives eventually led him to worship false gods
Children might not understand complex relationship dynamics
Child's ability to distinguish between good and bad influences