Preschool & Pre-K
Wisdom for God’s People – Proverbs ; Ecclesiastes; Song of Solomon Story Point: Wisdom is loving God and obeying His Word.
Summary: God gave King Solomon wisdom to lead God’s people. People came from far away to hear Solomon’s wise words. Solomon wrote down wise thoughts called proverbs in Proverbs and Song of Solomon. He told
God’s people how to make wise choices. Solomon said, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart (Proverbs
3:5)… “A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up anger (Proverbs 15:1)… Even a young man is known by his actions – by whether his behavior is pure and upright (Proverbs 20:11).” Solomon wrote another book of the Bible called Ecclesiastes. He wrote about money and work and how to live a life that matters. The important thing, Solomon said, is to love and obey God. In Song of Solomon, he wrote about love, celebrating God’s wise plan for love and marriage.
Questions:
Big Picture Question: What does God know? God knows everything. 1. Which books of the Bible did Solomon write? (Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon.) 2. What is wisdom? (Wisdom is loving God and obeying His Word.) 3. Can wisdom save us from sin? (No! Only Jesus can save us from sin.) 4. How does wisdom help us? (It helps us be like Jesus.)
5. Memorize James 1:5a as a family: “Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God.”
Christ Connection: God gives us wisdom in the Bible. Wisdom helps us be like Jesus – in how we live, how we talk, and how we think. But wisdom cannot save us. Only Jesus, who perfectly followed God’s wise plan, can rescue us from sin.
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nd Kindergarten – 2 Grade
Wisdom for God’s People – Proverbs; Ecclesiastes; Song of Solomon Story Point: Wisdom is fearing the Lord and obeying His Word.
Summary: God gave King Solomon wisdom to lead God’s people. People came from far away to hear Solomon’s wise words. Solomon wrote 1,000s of wise sayings called proverbs. In the Book of Proverbs, Solomon said to love and worship God. He told people how to make wise decisions. He said, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart (Proverbs 3:5)… A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath (Proverbs
15:1)… “Even a young man is known by his actions – by whether his behavior is pure and upright (Proverbs 20:11).” Some people do not always listen to God’s words. Solomon wrote, “Fools hate wisdom and instruction (Proverbs 1:7).” Solomon wrote another book of the Bible called Ecclesiastes and talked about money and work and how to live a good life. Solomon also wrote a poem about love, which is called Song of Solomon.
Questions:
Big Picture Question: What does God know? God knows everything about the past, present, and future. 1. Which 3 books of the Bible did Solomon write? (Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon) 2. Who should fear God and obey HIs commands? (Everybody) 3. Why is it wise to obey God? (Remind them that God knows everything about the past, present, and future. He is perfectly good and is in control of all things. It is wise to obey and follow God because
He knows what is best for us in life and wants what is good for us as well.)
4. Why can’t wisdom save us? (Explain that wisdom cannot make us perfect or righteous. Wisdom can
help us make good choices, but only Jesus can forgive us of our sin and save us.
Christ Connection: Wisdom in the Bible shows us how to be like Jesus – in how we live, how we speak, and how we think. But wisdom cannot save us. Only Jesus, who perfectly followed God’s wise plan, can rescue us from sin.
As You Wake, Drive, Eat, and Go to Sleep
3rd – 5th Grade Wisdom for God’s People – Proverbs; Ecclesiastes; Song of Solomon Story Point: Wisdom is fearing the Lord and obeying His Word. Summary: God gave King Solomon wisdom to lead God’s people. People came from far away to hear Solomon’s wise words. Solomon wrote 1,000s of wise sayings called proverbs. In the Book of Proverbs, Solomon said to love and worship God. He told people how to make wise decisions. He said, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart (Proverbs 3:5)… A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath (Proverbs 15:1)… “Even a young man is known by his actions – by whether his behavior is pure and upright (Proverbs 20:11).” Some people do not always listen to God’s words. Solomon wrote, “Fools hate wisdom and instruction (Proverbs 1:7).” Solomon wrote another book of the Bible called Ecclesiastes and talked about money and work and how to live a good life. Solomon also wrote a poem about love, which is called Song of Solomon. Questions: Big Picture Question: What does God know? God knows everything about the past, present, and future. 1. Who has the best plan for your life? (Remind them that God is in control of all things. He knows how life works best and gives us instructions in His Word to show us how to be like Jesus.) 2. Why is it foolish to try and live without God? (Remind them again that God is in control of all things. He has all wisdom and knowledge. He gives us wisdom to show us how to live and follow Him. Fools trust in themselves and do not trust or follow God.) 3. How can you seek to grow in wisdom? (Explain that we can pray and ask God for understanding in life as we learn about the Bible and study it for ourselves.) Christ Connection: Wisdom in the Bible shows us how to be like Jesus – in how we live, how we speak, and how we think. But wisdom cannot save us. Only Jesus, who perfectly followed God’s wise plan, can rescue us from sin.
As You Wake, Drive, Eat, and Go to Sleep