Big Idea: God is all-knowing, so I can go to Him for wisdom.
Bible Basis: 1 Samuel 8-10
Key Verse: “If any of you need wisdom, ask God for it. He will give it to you. God gives freely to everyone. He doesn’t find fault.” James 1:5
OPENING PRAYER
Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
THUMBS UP, THUMBS DOWN
Simply ask your child to share one good thing that happened today or this week (thumbs up) and one not-so-good thing (thumbs down). This is a great way to share celebrations and struggles with one another.
BIBLE LESSON VIDEO
ASK THESE QUESTIONS
For younger kids:
What was your favorite part of that story? Why?
In today’s story, how did God know everything that was going to happen to Saul?
For older kids:
What do you think this story teaches us about God?
Why do you think the Israelites wanted a king so badly, even though God warned them it was a bad idea?
REFLECT AND RESPOND
After the video, have your child pick one or more of the prompts on the GO! Home Guide.
Prayer Station prompt: Write a prayer to God asking Him for wisdom with something you are going through right now.
Journal Station prompt: Make a list of all the places, things, or people you hear advice from. Then, decide if that advice would most likely be God’s kind of wisdom or not. Cross things out on your list that might not be wise and circle the ones that are wise.
Bible Station prompt: Read it for yourself: 1 Samuel 8:4–22. Describe how you think God felt when the Israelites wanted a king.
Art Station prompt: Draw a picture of your head and write or draw different things that you know about. Then, draw pictures about what God knows! While you draw, praise God for being all-knowing and for wanting us to ask Him for wisdom.
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CLOSING PRAYER
Dear God, Thank you for taking care of my sin by sending your Son Jesus. Help me to trust in you and know that I always have peace in you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
DURING THE WEEK
Read in the Bible the story that was the basis for this week’s lesson:
1 Samuel 8-10
Do more of the activities listed above with your child.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?
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