1 Kings 6-9

Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.

The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!

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Bigs Discussion Questions

What was your favorite part of today’s Bible story?
1 Kings 6-9 In today’s Bible story, Solomon was the king of Israel. One day, Solomon began to build a temple for God. Building a temple was a big job! Many builders worked on the temple. They cut cedar logs and big stone blocks. They worked hard and laid the bottom of the temple. Then they built the outside of the temple. God made a promise to Solomon: “If you obey Me and do what I say, I will keep the promise I made to your father, David. I will live among the Israelites, and I will not leave My people.” The builders worked for seven years, and they did a very good job! The temple had many rooms, and inside the temple were wood panels with flowers carved on them. King Solomon covered everything inside the temple with pure gold. He hired some men to make bronze furniture for the temple, like bronze bowls for holding water. Finally, the temple was ready! Solomon gathered the leaders of Israel. As the priests moved the ark into the temple, King Solomon and the leaders offered sheep and cattle to God. When the priests came out of the temple, a cloud filled it up! God’s glory was in the cloud. Solomon said, “Praise God! God promised David that his son would build a temple, and God kept His promise!” Solomon stretched out his hands and prayed, “There is no God like You!” Then Solomon encouraged God’s people to love God and to do what He says. When the people went home, they were happy because God had been so good to them.
What did you learn about God in today’s Bible story?
God wants to be with us. As part of His plan to save people from sin, God sent Jesus to earth to be with people. God promised David that his son would build a temple, and God kept His promise!”
How did the people of Israel feel when God’s cloud went into the temple?
Solomon said, “Praise God! God promised David that his son would build a temple, and God kept His promise!” Solomon stretched out his hands and prayed, “There is no God like You!” When the people went home, they were happy because God had been so good to them.
What is mercy? Mercy is when God does not give us the punishment that we deserve.

Elementary Discussion Questions

What was God’s promise to Solomon?
Share how God promised that if the people obeyed His commands and walked in His ways that He would live among them. He told the people He would not abandon them. (Option: Read 1 Kings 6:11-13.)
What was happening while the ark of God was being moved into the temple?
Recall how Solomon gathered the leaders. He and the priests sacrificed animals while the ark was being moved to the new temple in Jerusalem. God’s presence filled the temple and the people celebrated and praised God. (Option: Read 1 Kings 8:3-5.)
What caused the people to rejoice?
Emphasize how God kept His promise. The people celebrated because God’s presence was with them. He promised that David’s son, Solomon, would build a temple and that’s exactly what happened. Solomon knew there was no one like God! (Option: Read 1 Kings 8:10-11,56.)