Scripture: 1 Kings 6:1-14; 8:22-66
Memory Verse for this rotation: “So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you. Luke 11:9 “
Materials:
• Doughnuts, Water, Glasses, & Napkins (found in the kitchen)
• Journals (with Shepherd)
• Pencils (with Shepherd)
• Coloring sheet of the temple
• Glue sticks to affix journal sheets
• Drawing of the temple
• Memory Verse Prompts
LARGE GROUP MATERIALS—STACY WILL TAKE CARE OF
• Computer with Internet Access linked to Solomon's Temple Tour
• Projector
• Information to share with the group about what they are seeing.
Objectives:
* Students will review the story of Solomon that they have learned.
* Students will read about Solomon’s Temple
* Students will work together to re-create Solomon’s Temple
* Students will participate in a reflection/closing prayer time.
Presenter Preparation:
Prior to Sunday Morning:
1. Read the scripture passages and do the Leader’s Bible Study
2. Read through the lesson plan provided and ask Stacy about any questions you have.
3. Plan your opening and closing prayers, if you decide not to use those provided.
4. Consider the age group you’ll be working with each week and any adjustments you’d like to make to the lesson.
Sunday Morning:
1. Get cups, doughnuts, and pitcher(s) of water from the kitchen.
2. Be sure the room is set up as you desire.
3. Look through supply box to familiarize yourself with its contents
4. Do any other preparations you feel necessary.
5. Know that we are thankful you are teaching!
Procedure:
A. Welcome & Introductions at approximately 9:50 a.m.
1. Have the appropriate number of snacks available for each of the participants prepared before they arrive.
2. Greet the children and introduce yourself, wear a name tag if possible. Shepherds have name tags for the children in their bags. If necessary, ask the shepherd to supply children without tags with a temporary badge.
3. Open with a brief prayer. An example might be: God, we want to follow you, and listen closely to what you teach. Please help us to learn all that you have to teach. Amen.
4. Give the students their snack
5. While we’re eating, let’s review what we’ve learned the last few weeks. The first week we learned about what Solomon wanted from God. Who remembers what he asked for? Wisdom. Solomon then made a wise decision with two women; what do you remember about that story? Allow answers. Today we’re going to talk about something else Solomon did with God’s help.
B. Bible Reading at approximately 9:55 a.m.
1. Prep for learning—
A. During this time I want you to remember to keep lifting your right arm up and down in a flexing state. Never stop flexing that arm.
B. I will also call out other tasks for you to do while you flex that arm.Call out activities for them to do in addition to flexing…jumping, singing a ‘Jesus loves me’, etc. when you’ve gotten them to forget to keep flexing while doing the other activities you may continue with…Why was it difficult to keep flexing for that entire time? Because you told us to do other things. You distracted us. Life can be like that, can’t it…sometimes its difficult to keep focused on something. Let’s read from the Bible and find out if Solomon was able to keep focused on what the Lord asked him to do.
2. Read the Story
Older kids (Readers)—Have them look up the story in the Bible (1 Kings 6) and note how detailed the plan was…Solomon did it just as the Lord had instructed! Have them look over Chapter 6, 7, and 8, highlighting the point that there WAS a plan and Solomon stuck by it, then, in the interest of time, read the story summary below.
Younger Kids (Non-readers)—Read the story below to the children.
STORY SUMMARY
David was a king before Solomon. David loved God and tried to live his life for God. One thing David really wanted to do was build a beautiful temple church for god. He spent much time designing a wonderful building for God.
God, however, told David that he would not be the one to build the temple. God told David that his son, who would be the next king, would build the temple for Him.
David gave the plans for the building to his son, Solomon. Two weeks ago, we learned how Solomon asked for wisdom and God was pleased with his request. Solomon started building the temple of God four years after he became king. It took them seven years to complete the amazing temple. Solomon listened and built it exactly like God wanted.
The temple was rectangular and had 3 areas or rooms. The first area was like a porch. The next area was an area where they worshiped God. The third area was a private area called the “Holy of Holies”. This was where they thought god would “stay”.
The special holy room as lined with beautiful wood with gold over it. Carved angels called cherubim were there also.
Solomon used the finest woods and materials to build the temple. He also used the best crafts men to build the temple. In fact, he would not allow them to use hammers to build the temple so that it would be quiet and respectful for God.
After the temple was built, Solomon asked the priests to come to dedicate the temple to God. The priests brought the special box called the ark of the covenant. It was important to God’s people. It contained the ten commandment from Moses’ time and God’s presence was very strong wherever the box traveled.
When the box was placed in the temple, a big cloud filled the temple and Solomon rejoiced that god’s presence was there. They praised the Lord and thanked him for keeping his promise to his people.
Solomon kneeled before the altar and prayed to God. He praised God for being god and thanked Him for always keeping His promises. After that, they had a huge party to celebrate. It lasted 14 days! It was a special time to thank God and be joyful. Everyone was happy and glad for all the things that God had done.
C. Application at approximately 10 a.m.
1. Solomon started and finished a special project for God. In fact, he finished God’s temple before he started his own living place. When we start a project, it is important for us to finish it. How was that like when I told you to keep flexing…it was difficult to remember to keep doing the thing you were told to do, wasn’t it? Sometimes it is easy to get sidetracked or give excuses why it is hard. God wants us to do our best like Solomon and complete a task. Three times in Chapter 6 it mentions that Solomon completed the temple. That was important. We must also complete things that we start.
2. In the story I mentioned a special place for God called the “holy of holies”. Back in Solomon’s time, God was separated from His people. Priests took the people’s requests, or prayers, to God. Something happened to change that. Does anyone know what happened to make it so we can talk directly to God in prayer? Allow answers. When Jesus died on the cross, the curtain separating the “holy of holies” was torn in two from the top to the bottom. God opened a way for us to come to Him. He did this through His Son, Jesus. Jesus died on a cross for all the wrong things we have done. If we come to Him and ask forgiveness for our wrongs, He will clean us and come into our lives. Because Jesus came back to life 3 days later, we know that with His help, we can live for Him and one day go to Heaven.
3. Let’s take some time and look at a somewhat simpler drawing of the temple and talk about the different pieces of it. Remember to be like Solomon and not to get side-tracked!
4. Pass out copies of the temple drawings. Run through what each says briefly. We will plan to begin the web tour no later than 10:10 a.m.
When the tour is over, you may have time to head back to your classrooms. When there you can…
D. Reflection at approximately 10:15 a.m.
1. Pass out the journals and ask shepherds to pass out pencils.
i. Younger Students: Have the students color in their picture of the temple and affix it to the journal.
ii. Older Students: Have the students draw out the temple in their journal.
E. Closing at approximately 10:19 a.m.
1. Ask the students to close their journals and sit quietly.
2. Recite the Bible memory verse using the prompts provided.: “So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you. Luke 11:9
3. Close with a prayer. Encourage children to offer petitions. An example might be: God, we are thankful for the many stories your Bible holds that help us to learn the right way to live. Please help us to be obedient children. Amen.
F. Tidy and Dismissal at 10:20 a.m.:
Ask children to help clean up before they go. Be sure that they find a responsible person and that everyone has found one such person before you depart. Please take all supplies and put them in the cardboard box and return the box to the white cart.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR FAITH WITH OUR YOUNG PEOPLE!
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