The Queen of Sheba Visted Solomon (1 Kings 10)
Dear families,
By 1 Kings 10, word had spread to the queen of Sheba about the amazing wisdom of King Solomon. She traveled to his courts with an entourage of great abundance—camels, spices, gold, and precious stones. Solomon's acclaim, however, served a greater purpose for the queen: blessing the Lord of Israel (1 Kings 10:9).
What did the queen of Sheba discover during her visit? How does the queen’s amazement demonstrate the same amazement that the crowds experienced through the teachings of Jesus?
When the queen of Sheba surveyed the king’s wisdom in conversation, as well as the splendor of life in his palace, it took her breath away. The rumors of his wisdom and prosperity didn’t offer the full picture of what life in his kingdom was really like. She recognized the king’s justice and righteousness. She acknowledged God's eternal love for His people and how happy Solomon's men were because of his wisdom. The queen recognized how people who have a wise leader and a loving God are truly blessed.
Jesus is the all-wise and perfect Ruler, surpassing Solomon in all his wisdom. Just as the queen of Sheba was amazed at Solomon, the crowds Jesus spoke to were also amazed at His wisdom and authority. And yet, unlike the queen of Sheba who blessed the God of Israel, many refused to believe in Jesus. Jesus spoke about the wisdom of Solomon, but regarding Himself and His own wisdom said, “... something greater than Solomon is here” (Matthew 12:42). Jesus had come to lead people into true wisdom: faith in Him.
Lead the children in your care to see that Jesus is who He says He is: the mightiest King with the greatest wisdom, authority, and power. Pray they would be amazed by King Jesus and trust in Him. Ask the Lord to show them how to walk by faith in His wisdom.
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FAMILY TALKING POINTS
CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
Babies & Toddlers: King Solomon, David’s son, was wise, but Jesus, God’s Son, is wiser. Jesus is the King of everything who came to show us how to live and to save us by dying and coming back to life.
Younger Preschool: Like the queen was surprised by King Solomon’s wisdom, people were also surprised by Jesus’ teaching. Jesus is God’s Son. He taught with power because He is the King of everything. Jesus came to show us how to live and to save us by dying and coming back to life.
Older Preschool: Like the queen was amazed by the wisdom God gave King Solomon, people were amazed by Jesus’ teaching. Jesus is God’s Son. He taught with power because He is the King of everything. Jesus came to earth to show us how to live and to save us by dying and coming back to life.
Kids: The queen of Sheba was amazed at the wisdom God had given King Solomon. The people who heard Jesus teach were amazed at His wisdom, authority, and power. Jesus has all wisdom, authority, and power because He is God's Son who came to live, die, and rise again.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Younger Preschool: What does God know? God knows everything.
Older Preschool: What does God know? God knows everything.
Kids: What does God know? God knows everything about the past, present, and future.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Babies & Toddlers: Obey the LORD and do what is right. Proverbs 3:7
Younger Preschool: Fear the LORD and turn from evil. Proverbs 3:7
Older Preschool: Fear the LORD and turn away from evil. Proverbs 3:7
Kids: Don’t be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. Proverbs 3:7
** Next week: Wisdom of God’s People (Proverbs 1; 3-4)