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Parade of Kings

The Kingdom Divides

Day 59of 180
Week 12of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the pattern of kings in Israel and Judah after the kingdom split

2

Create a visual tracking chart of kings and their spiritual behavior

3

Recognize how leaders' choices impact an entire nation's spiritual direction

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Kings 15:26

“He did that which was evil in Yahweh's sight, and walked in the way of his father, and in his sin with which he made Israel to sin.”

— 1 Kings 15:26 (WEB)

Demonstrates the recurring pattern of kings leading people away from God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Colored poster board
  • Markers
  • Ruler
  • BibleMouse Kingdom Tracking Chart template
  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Colored pencils
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Quick review of how Israel split into two kingdoms, using BibleMouse kingdom map

💭 Review Question: Who remembers what happened to Solomon's kingdom?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introducing the succession of kings in Israel and Judah

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Most kings in Israel did what was evil in God's sight
  • Judah had a mix of good and bad kings
  • God was patient but also brought consequences for sin
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a good leader?
  • Why do you think these kings made bad choices?
3Activity: Kings Tracking Chart (10 min)
chart creation

Create a colorful chart tracking kings of Israel and Judah, using green for good kings and red for bad kings

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold poster board into two columns: Israel and Judah
  2. Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for king names and details
  3. Color-code kings based on their spiritual behavior
  4. Write brief notes about each king's actions
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-printed chart with spaces to color

Challenge: Add dates and additional historical context

4Closing (3 min)

Review chart and discuss God's faithfulness despite human failings

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about kings today?
  • How does God feel when leaders make bad choices?
🙏 Prayer:

Lord, help us to make good choices and follow Your ways

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about God's prophets who spoke truth to these kings

💎 Memory Verse

1 Kings 12:28

“Whereupon the king took counsel, and made two calves of gold, and said unto them, It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem: behold thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.”

— 1 Kings 12:28 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: King's Crown Memorization: Create a paper crown with each word of the verse, practice putting the crown together while reciting

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This period shows the spiritual decline of Israel after Solomon, highlighting the importance of godly leadership

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use the BibleMouse Kingdom Map for visual reference
  • Keep explanations simple and age-appropriate
  • Emphasize God's love and patience
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find the sequence of kings confusing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding of cause and effect in spiritual choices

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a timeline of kings using BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Act out a short drama about a good vs. bad king

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