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Stay Close to God

Solomon's Later Foolishness

Day 80of 180
Week 16of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that following God requires daily commitment

2

Learn how to keep our hearts close to God

3

Recognize the importance of making wise choices

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 4:23

“Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.”

— Proverbs 4:23 (WEB)

Teaches children the importance of guarding their hearts and staying close to God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Crayons or markers
  • Glue stick
  • Heart-shaped template
  • Bible (World English Bible)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, today we're learning how to keep our hearts close to God!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Solomon yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Solomon was the wisest man in the world, but he forgot to keep his heart close to God. Even smart people can make bad choices if they don't stay near Jesus.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God wants us to love Him every single day
  • Our hearts can get distracted by other things
  • Praying and reading the Bible helps us stay close to God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes it hard to remember God during the day?
  • How can we show God we love Him?
3Activity: My Heart Stays Close to God Craft (10 min)
craft

Create a heart-shaped reminder to keep close to God

📝 Instructions:
  1. Trace heart template on construction paper
  2. Cut out heart carefully
  3. Draw pictures of things that help you love God
  4. Write 'I love God' in the center
  5. Decorate with colorful designs
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parents help with cutting and writing

Challenge: Write a short prayer on the heart

4Closing (3 min)

Review our lesson about keeping our hearts close to God

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does it mean to keep your heart close to God?
  • Who can help you stay close to God?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us remember to love You every day. Keep our hearts close to You. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about a brave prophet named Elijah!

💎 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: Memory Verse Dance: Create simple hand motions for each key word, practice dancing and saying the verse together

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Solomon's story shows that wisdom isn't enough without obedience to God

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language about heart and choices
  • Demonstrate keeping close to God through your own actions
  • Encourage daily prayer and Bible reading
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may not understand abstract concept of keeping heart close to God

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's eagerness to talk about loving God, attempts to make good choices

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables Library: Heart-themed coloring pages
  • Sing a worship song about God's love
  • Practice memory verse with BibleMouse Song Collection

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