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Under Construction: a 5-Week Teaching Series for Children's Ministry TOPIC: Solomon SCRIPTURE: 1 Kings & 2 Chronicles DECORATING THEME: Construction AGE GROUP: Elementary (Get the Preschool version here !) 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, gives them true wisdom, and helps them do big things! BIG IDEAS & BIBLE STORIES God gives us directions to follow. (Adonijah Tries to Be King: 1 Kings 1:5-14, 29-35; James 1:19-25) God listens to our requests. (Solomon Asks for Wisdom: 1 Kings 3:1-15; Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23) God is worthy of our worship. (Solomon Builds the Temple: 2 Chronicles 5:1-14; James 3:9-12) God gives us true wisdom. (Solomon's Wise Ruling: 1 Kings 3:19-28; James 3:13-18) God helps us do big things. (The Queen of Sheba Visits: 2 Chronicles 9:1-12; Psalm 124) WEEKLY CURRICULUM SUMMARIES: This week, kids hear about how Adonijah tried to become the next king. At a construction site, workers need to listen to all kinds of instructions to keep them safe and help them build their projects. This week, we'll look at a story where David's son, Adonijah, didn't follow the directions and tried to become king himself. His story reminds us that God gives us directions to follow, and each one is for our benefit. This week, kids hear about how Solomon became king and asked God for wisdom. The thing about construction sites is that they are so loud it can be hard to know if anyone hears what you're saying. This week, we'll take a look at the time Solomon asked God to give him something every person in leadership needs- wisdom. Solomon's story reminds us that no matter how loud things get in our lives, God listens to our requests. This week, kids hear about how Solomon built a temple to worship God. Whether it's a building, a monument, or something else, the things construction crews build can leave us in awe. This week, we'll hear the story of when Solomon built the temple and people began to worship and give thanks to God. This story reminds us that while we can build awe-inspiring buildings, God is so much bigger than them, and God is worthy of our worship. This week, kids hear about how Solomon used wisdom and compassion to settle a dispute between two women. From knowing which crews to hire to the best type of tool to use, construction sites are places where important decisions are made. This week, we'll hear about how Solomon used wisdom and compassion to make a decision to settle a dispute between two women. Solomon had a unique response to his situation, which helps us to see how God gives us true wisdom. This week, kids hear about how the Queen of Sheba saw God through Solomon's wisdom. Building on your own can take years and years, but that's why we have construction crews to help us. This week, we'll hear the story of the time when the Queen of Sheba saw God through Solomon's wisdom. Solomon knew his wisdom and kingdom weren't from his own efforts, and his generosity towards the queen shows us how God helps us do big things. MEMORY VERSE: "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)

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