Under Construction - Week 1
King Solomon is best known for his wisdom and for building God’s temple. Thankfully, he passed on his wisdom so others could have a strong foundation for building up their faith. In this 5-week series, kids will hear from Solomon and the wisdom he shared about the kind of life God wants to help us build. They'll see that God gives them directions to follow, listens to their requests, is worthy of their worship, and gives them true wisdom.
BIG IDEA: God gives us directions to follow.
BIBLE: 1 Kings 1:5–14, 29–35; James 1:19–25
MEMORY VERSE
Elementary: "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." James 1:5 (NIV)
Toddler Twist: Ask God (point up) when you need help (thumbs up) and He (point up) will help (thumbs up) you (point to self). James 1:5
WATCH:
Preschool- teaching video
Elementary- teaching video
SONG: The Wisdom Song and Firm Foundation
DISCIPLE: Read 1 Kings 1:5–14, 29–35
Show your family an image of a "Road Closed" construction sign.
It's time for a construction break! We built up our knowledge of God's words today with the story of Adonijah and how he missed all the signs about God's directions for the next king of Israel.
Signs play a big role in a construction zone. Take the "Road Closed" sign, for example. When roads need to be repaved or repaired, this sign helps people know that they can't travel down that road anymore. They're going to need to turn around.
What did Adonijah do even though he knew his road to becoming king was closed?
What do you think might have happened if Adonijah had become king?
How did God provide for Solomon and his supporters?
Can you think of a time in your life when God might have given you a "road closed" sign so that you could keep following God and not go the wrong way?
How much trouble would Adonijah have saved himself and everyone else if he had simply followed the clear directions from God? His story serves as a reminder to all of us not to ignore what God is telling us but to follow the directions God gives us. God gives us directions to follow.
Pray: God, thank you for giving us directions to follow. We know we can find these directions in the words you gave us and the people who love us. Whenever we want to go our own way, help us to follow you and seek your wisdom first. Amen.