Solomon Became King
(1 Kings 2:1-4,10-12; 3:1-15)
December 21st, 2025
Sunday Recap
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Sunday Recap •
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As King David neared the end of his life, he desired for his son, Solomon, to walk in God’s ways, obey His commands, and honor the Lord as he continued their family line on Israel’s throne. Though Solomon would not be a perfect king over Israel, he was able to lead the people with the wisdom he received from God. In the wisdom of King Solomon, we see a picture of the Lord Jesus Christ, the true embodiment of godly wisdom in human form.
What was the significance of Solomon asking for wisdom?
How is Jesus greater than Solomon?
Perhaps it was David’s last words to his son which prompted Solomon to ask for wisdom. After all, when God spoke to Solomon in the dream, Solomon responded by recalling how his father walked in God’s ways. In any case, Solomon told God that he was inexperienced and just a youth. Solomon’s humble request for wisdom pleased God, and He generously bestowed Solomon with wisdom, wealth, and honor. Solomon’s request for wisdom revealed a heart that desired to esteem God by governing His people and discerning between good and evil.
Still, the wisdom of Solomon pales in comparison to the wisdom of Christ. Jesus fully embodied wisdom by perfectly fearing and obeying the Lord. Infinitely greater than Solomon is the wisdom of God’s Son, who formed the world, rules the world, and sustains the world. 1 Corinthians 1:30 tells us that Jesus, “became wisdom from God for us—our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.” Only through Jesus can we receive the wisdom to walk in God’s ways with hearts that desire to glorify Him. When we know Jesus, we know wisdom.
Reflect on the wisdom of God offered to us through Jesus Christ. Consider His gift of wisdom in your own life as you have matured in your faith. Pray for the Lord to open your children’s hearts to their need for not only wisdom, but the salvation that grows our wisdom as we continue to walk in the Lord’s ways.
** Next week: Solomon Built the Temple (1 Kings 6-8)
Family Discipleship Plan
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Family Discipleship Plan •
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Read 1 Kings 2:1-4,10-12; 3:1-15 from the Bible.
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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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Preschool:
"Fear the LORD and turn from evil."
Proverbs 3:71st-5th:
“Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Have respect for the Lord and avoid evil.”
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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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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.