The Gospel Project at Home: Solomon Became King

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​Read all or parts of 1 Kings 2:1-4,10-12; 3:1-15 from your Bible or watch the Bible story video.

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If you could ask for anything in the world, what would you ask for? You might ask for money, fame, or superhero powers. You could even ask for a lifetime supply of candy, but then you’d probably need to ask for a dentist!  

When God gave Solomon the chance to ask for anything in the world, Solomon asked God for wisdom. Solomon wanted wisdom to know right from wrong and to help him honor God as king over Israel. God gave Solomon the wisdom he requested, and God added to it long life, riches, and honor. Solomon became the greatest king of his generation, and all of Israel was blessed because of the gifts God had given to him. 

James 1:5 says, “Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God—who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly—and it will be given to him.” God wants to give us wisdom to know Him and how to honor Him with our lives. He wants us to know what is right and good so that we can follow Him even when it’s hard. Most of all, God wants to give us the wisdom to believe in Jesus and trust in Him as Lord! 

God gave Solomon wisdom to lead His people. Jesus is wisdom, and He leads those who trust in Him to eternal life. When we follow Jesus, we become wise.                       

Pray: God, thank You for the gift of wisdom. Give us wisdom to know You and to know the forgiveness you provide through Jesus. Amen.

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Family Prayer

Mornings: Ask God to give you wisdom for today. Ask Him to guide you in the choices you make today and in the conversations you have with others. Why do you think God wants to give us wisdom? How does the wisdom of knowing God help us obey Him?

Evenings: Praise God for His never-failing plans for your life. Ask Him to help you trust in His plans even when you don’t understand. How can we know that God has a plan for our lives? Why can we always trust in His plans?

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Family Activities

For Fun: Take turns answering the question, “What would you ask God for if He gave you the same opportunity He gave to Solomon?” Write down each family member’s response on a poster board. Talk about how each request might be a good or bad choice depending on how it was used. Discuss why Solomon asked for wisdom and why it was the best request!

To Serve: Choose a local charity or ministry organization to bless with gifts. Call them to ask what they would ask for if they could have anything to help them in their ministry. As a family, deliver some gifts to the organization and pray with them for the work God has called them to do. 

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