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“For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Proverbs 2:6, BSB) · Read in the Bible
When David grew very old, his son Solomon became the new king. Heavenly Father appeared to Solomon in a dream and said: ask for whatever you want. Instead of asking for wealth or fame, Solomon asked for wisdom — and God was so pleased that He made him the smartest king of all time. The story of the two mothers and the baby shows Solomon's wisdom in action.
After learning about Saul (who disobeyed) and David (who had a kind heart), the children will meet a different king: Solomon, David's son, who became the smartest king who ever lived! And the secret of his intelligence was neither school nor books — it was a gift from Heavenly Father. This lesson is a celebration of the wisdom that comes from God and is within the reach of every child who prays and asks the Lord.
When arriving at the classroom, ask: "Who here already knows how to brush their teeth all by themselves? Who already knows how to put on their shoes?" At each answer, celebrate: "How smart!" And then reveal: "Do you know who gives you that intelligence? Heavenly Father! And today we are going to meet the king who asked God for intelligence!"
The story: the king who asked for wisdom
King David reigned for a very, very long time. When he grew very old, he called his son Solomon and said: — My son, you will be the new king. Love God with all your heart. Be obedient, and Heavenly Father will bless you.
Solomon truly loved Heavenly Father. And one night, while he was sleeping, he had a very special dream. In the dream, Heavenly Father spoke to him: — Solomon, ask for whatever you want and I will give it to you!
What do you think Solomon asked for? A huge palace? Many gold coins? No! He asked for something much more precious: — I want wisdom! I want to be very smart, to know the difference between what is right and what is wrong, and so be able to help Your people.
Heavenly Father was very pleased with Solomon's answer! He did not ask for things for himself — he asked for intelligence to serve the people. So God answered: — Because you asked for wisdom and did not ask for riches, I am going to make you the smartest king who ever lived!
And that is exactly how it happened. King Solomon became very famous. He spoke many wise words and wrote many songs. People came from far away to meet him. A queen called the Queen of Sheba traveled from very far away to ask Solomon hard questions — and he answered all of them!
But the most amazing story happened like this: one day, two women went to King Solomon with a very difficult problem. One of them said: — O king, the two of us live in the same house, and both of us had a baby. But her little baby did not survive, and now she says that my son is hers!
The other woman shouted: — That is a lie! The living baby is mine!
What now? Who was telling the truth? King Solomon had a very smart idea. He said: — Bring a sword. I will divide the baby in two and give half to each one.
Then the real mommy cried and begged: — Please, do not do that! Give the baby to her, but do not hurt my son!
But the other woman said coldly: — Go ahead and divide him. He will belong to neither of us.
Then Solomon found out who the true mother was! He said: — Give the baby to the first woman. She is the real mother, because a real mother would rather lose her son than see him suffer.
All the people were amazed at the king's wisdom. And where did all that intelligence come from? From Heavenly Father! Just as God gave wisdom to Solomon, He wants to give intelligence and wisdom to you too. All you have to do is ask!
❤ For the child's heart. You are very smart! Do you know why? Because Heavenly Father gives you intelligence and wisdom. Every time you learn something new — a little letter, a number, how to tie your shoe — it is Heavenly Father helping you! He takes the greatest pleasure in giving good things to those who ask.
Christ in the Lesson
Solomon was the wisest king of his time — but the Bible says that one day someone greater than Solomon arrived: Jesus Christ (Matthew 12:42). In Jesus all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden (Colossians 2:3). Solomon's wisdom was a gift from God; Jesus is the very wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:24). When we ask Heavenly Father for wisdom, it is Jesus who enlightens us — He helps us understand what is right and wrong, make good decisions, and love people. The child who learns from an early age to ask God for wisdom is building their life on the firmest foundation there is.
Closing Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You because You are the source of all wisdom and intelligence. We thank You for each child in this classroom and ask that You give them wisdom to learn, to grow, and to do what is right. From the time they are very little, may they know that every good thing comes from You — and that the greatest treasure is not wealth, but knowing Your will. Thank You for Jesus, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom. In His name, amen.
Soli Deo Gloria — Scripture governs; everything else, on its knees.
Frequently asked questions about this lesson
What did Solomon ask Heavenly Father for in his dream?+
Solomon asked for wisdom — intelligence to know the difference between right and wrong and to help his people. Heavenly Father was very pleased with this request, because Solomon did not ask for wealth or fame. God gave him so much wisdom that he became the smartest king who ever lived (1 Kings 3:5-12).
How can you explain the story of Solomon to 3- and 4-year-old children?+
Tell them that Heavenly Father appeared in Solomon's dream and told him to ask for whatever he wanted. Ask the children: 'What would you ask for?' Let them answer. Then say that Solomon asked for intelligence — and Heavenly Father was so happy that He gave it to him! After that, tell the story of the two mothers and the baby in a simplified way, showing how Solomon used wisdom to find out the truth.
What is the memory verse for Preschool Lesson 4?+
"For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding." (Proverbs 2:6). To memorize it, make a 'colored pencil box' out of poster board, with poster board pencils where each one has a word of the verse. While memorizing, remove the pencils one by one and then put them back.
What playful activity can the teacher do in the lesson on Solomon?+
Propose motor challenges: hopping on one foot, snapping fingers, counting to twenty with eyes closed, marching, pretending to fly a kite. With each thing the child does, say enthusiastically: 'How smart you are! Who gives us intelligence and wisdom? Heavenly Father!' This connects the child's abilities with the lesson's verse.
Teacher's Guide
Welcome. Receive each student warmly. Chat with them, saying that today we are going to learn about a very special king: Solomon, the smartest king who ever lived! Ask: "Do you know where his intelligence came from?" Let them answer. Pray with the children to start the class.
Praise. Sing the hymn "Guide Me Always, My Lord" (Harpa Cristã, the Brazilian Assemblies of God hymnal, no. 141) in an adapted way, with simple gestures. Another option is to sing "Heavenly Father Is Good" with clapping and movements.
Verse (Proverbs 2:6). Make a "colored pencil box" out of poster board: cut two rectangles in cheerful colors, join them to form a horizontal envelope, and decorate it with pictures of pencils. Using scraps of colored poster board, make six pencils and write one word of the verse on each one. While memorizing, take the pencils out one by one and put them back. Explain: "The Bible says that it is Heavenly Father who gives us wisdom. We need intelligence to learn things and to do everything right!"
Bible story (1 Kings 3). Use the pictures from the quarterly (the lesson magazine). Tell Solomon's dream in a mysterious voice: "And then, in the dream, Heavenly Father said…" Pause and ask: "What would you ask for?" Let the children answer before revealing what Solomon asked for. In the story of the two mothers, keep it simple: "One said the baby was hers, the other said he was hers. The king had a very smart idea to find out the truth!"
Game: How many things do you know how to do? Propose motor challenges: hopping on one foot (right, then left), jumping with both feet forward and backward, snapping their fingers, marching, pretending to fly a kite, closing their eyes and counting to twenty. With each thing the children do, show enthusiasm: "How smart you are! Look how many things you are able to do! Who gives us intelligence and wisdom? Heavenly Father!"
Student activity. Hand out the quarterlies, glue, and crepe paper. Guide the children in rolling little balls of crepe paper and gluing them to decorate the picture. While they work, tell them that Solomon was so smart that the Queen of Sheba traveled from far away to see his wisdom. In the second activity, ask them to color the picture of Solomon sleeping — tell them that Heavenly Father spoke to him in dreams.
Prayer. In the prayer corner: "Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us intelligence and wisdom. Help each child to learn good things and to use wisdom to do what is right. In Jesus' name, amen."
Closing. Tidy up the classroom with the students' help. Repeat the song and the verse. Say goodbye to the children with a warm hug. If possible, hand out the printed verse for them to take home.
