BIBLICAL REFERENCE
1 King 3.3-14
PURPOSE OF THE LESSON
Teach the kids that
we should always worried about pleasing God, one of the ways of pleasing God is to be selfless.
VERSE TO MEMORIZE
‘Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand
riches and honor.’ (Proverbs 3.16)
INTRODUCTION
Show the class a few toys and an empty food container, but
cover the container so that it looks as if there is food in it. Tell the
children: "Today I brought some toys to give to all of you and also a lunch
to give to someone you know is in need of food. You have to choose who takes
the lunch because someone won’t win any toys”
(Wait a moment to see the reaction of the kids.) Surely they
will all prefer to win a toy instead of taking the food. Ask the children to sit
down, and then say, "Let’s see how many of us think more about ourselves
then others! I want to tell you a story about a situation similar to this. The
story is about a king who had to choose between asking something for himself or
for his people. Let’s listen!
THE HUMBLE REQUEST OF SOLOMON
LAST WEEK, we told you how Solomon was chosen to reign in
David's place. After raising his son, David died and Solomon ruled Israel. He
loved God very much and always cared to follow and obey all that his father had
taught him. One day, Solomon went to Gibeon, on a very high place, and there he
offered a thousand offerings to God, demonstrating his love for Him, that
attitude of Solomon left God very pleased, at night, while sleeping, God
appeared to him and said: "Ask what you want, that I will give it."
How wonderful. Can you imagine having the opportunity to ask God for anything
you wanted? Solomon could not miss that great opportunity.
So, he stopped, thought, and with all humbleness said to
God: "The Lord had much love and affection to my father David, because he
was faithful, uprightly and pure hearted. Lord, You've kept this affection
giving to him a son to sit in his throne. Now, O Lord, my God, made me to reign
in the place of my father David, I am just a child, and I don’t know how to lead
a nation. Give your servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, and wisely
distinguish between good and evil. "
Solomon knew he needed direction and guidance from God for a
successful reign. He never once more forgot what his father had taught him. The
order of Solomon was to govern the people with wisdom and justice. How nice is
that? Solomon's biggest concern was not himself but his people. He could have
taken that opportunity and have asked a lot of things from God. But he was
humble.
How often do we just care about ourselves, and forget those
around us ... right? Sometimes, we have a neighbour, friend at school, a
teacher, etc., needing help from God, and we don’t stop to talk about Jesus to
them, or remember to pray for them, asking God to transform their lives. We
should follow the example of Solomon and ask God to bless those who are suffering.
Solomon's attitude towards God made Him so pleased that He
said: "Since you have asked me understanding to discern what is right, rather
than wealth, I will give you a heart wise and intelligent as anyone ever will
have, and I will also give you much richness that no other king has or will
have, and if you walk in my ways as David did, I will lengthen thy days of
life.
How wonderful. The humble request of Solomon did make him
have more than what he had asked for. Solomon was very responsible with the
mission that God gave him. He was so concerned with his responsibility, he
asked God for wisdom to rule. Have you ever been more concerned in asking
God for more things to you or you have also agreed to ask for your family and
friends? If not, think that those also need Jesus, and God will give you
everything you need.
ACTIVITIES
AGE 2-3
SUNDAY - Draw anything that you want for a friend. Then paint
it very nice.
MONDAY- Painting the scene. During the night, while
sleeping, God spoke to Solomon.
WEDNESDAY- Free activity.
AGE 4-7
SUNDAY - Draw anything that you want for a friend. Then paint
it very nice.
MONDAY -Painting the scene. During the night, while
sleeping, God spoke to Solomon.
TUESDAY Free activity.
WEDNESDAY- Free drawing. Ask children to draw pictures of
THEIR family and pray for them.
THURSDAY -Free activity.
FRIDAY- Copying and learning. We will learn to make the name
of Him who blesses us as He blessed Solomon.
SATURDAY -Free activity.
AGE 8-10
SUNDAY - Draw anything that you want for a friend. Then paint
it very nice.
MONDAY -Painting the scene. During the night, while
sleeping, God spoke to Solomon.
TUESDAY -Free activity.
WEDNESDAY -Free drawing. Ask children to draw pictures of
THEIR family and pray for them.
THURSDAY- Free activity.
FRIDAY- Copying and learning. We will learn to make the name
of Him who blesses us as He blessed Solomon.
SATURDAY -Free activity.
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