• 1 Kings 1:5    Adonijah, the oldest son of David, tries to take the throne
• 1 Kings 1;16-18       Bathsheba and Nathan remind David that he had promised the throne to Solomon
• 1 Kings 1:30    Solomon becomes king
• 1 Kings 2:1-3    David gives Solomon advice
• 1 Kings 3:9    Solomon gives God all the credit and asks for wisdom
  • Discussion Point: Note that Solomon's attitude of thankfulness and humility before his responsibilities led him to ask for wisdom rather than wealth.
  • Discussion Point: how God provides blessings for those whose primary goal is to serve him well.
• Solomon uses his wisdom to judge the people
  • Activity: Act out the time when two women were arguing over one baby.

• Eccl. 12:13
• Prov. 1:8
• Prov. 22:1
• Eccl. 1:4
• Prov.21:2
• Prov. 15:16

Proverbs 1:7 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Fools hate wisdom and instruction."

1. Solomon was David's oldest son. F
2. David was sickly and unaware of what was going on. T
3. Bathsheba wanted her son to be King. T
4. Solomon wanted riches and glory. F
5. God was pleased with Solomon's request. T
6. Solomon was able to make difficult decisions. T

1. Define wisdom.
2. Name 2 sons of David in this lesson.
3. According to our memory verse, who should we fear?

1. Draw a baby.
2. Act out Bathsheba approaching David.
3. Recite the first 5 books of the Bible.

1. What did Adonijah want?
2. How did Solomon feel about Adonijah's actions?
3. What made Solomon ask for wisdom?

1. What can we do to be like Solomon?
2. Does God care more about spiritual or physical traits?
3. Which should we pray for: what God wants or what we want?

1. Who was David's oldest son?
2. Who asked David to make Solomon king?
3. What books of the Bible did Solomon write?

1. Why did Adonijah think he could be king?
2. What did God give Solomon?
3. How did Solomon use his wisdom?
4. Why was there confusion about who should be king?