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The Wisdom of King Solomon | Clive & Ian | What's in the Bible? | DVD 5

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This whole document has some great ideas on how the lesson could be set up. I would use this source more for the structure.

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The next lesson in the series of Israel's kings introduces students to Solomon. As Solomon begins his reign of all the things he could have asked for he asks God for wisdom. Students will learn that God's wisdom is available to all who ask and by living a life using Godly wisdom they will experience great blessing. This lesson was prepared for older elementary students and can be adapted to your ministry needs. Following the lesson are additional resources. Click here to see the lesson index.

Bible Story: Solomon Begins His Reign with Wisdom
Scripture: 1 Kings 3:3-28; 2 Chronicles 1:2-13
Target Age Group: Age 9 - 11 (U.S. 3rd - 5th Grade)
Learning Context: Sunday School
Target Time Frame: 60 minutes
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Supply List: Bibles, construction paper, scissors, markers, tape or glue sticks (if making crowns for Memory verse activity),

Learning Goal: Students will learn that God's wisdom is available to all who ask for it and if they live a life using Godly wisdom they will experience great blessing.

Learning Indicator: Students will demonstrate their comprehension of the lesson by answering review questions and participating in the discussion as the Scripture passage is taught. Students who participate in the take-home survey will be able to identify areas of their lives where they need to ask God for wisdom so their activities help others to see Jesus.

Learning Activity #1: Have a sword drill using different passages of Scripture that deal with Godly wisdom. (Job 28:28, Psalm 37:30, Proverbs 3:13, Ecclesiastes 2:26, Proverbs 9:12, James 1:5, Daniel 2:21, Luke 2:40, 1 Corinthians 1:25, Ephesians 1:17and 2 Timothy 3:15 etc.) Have students hold their Bibles with the binding in the palm of their hand. When you say 'Swords up' they hold their Bible in their hand above their head. (If your students are unfamiliar with why we are calling the Bible a sword read Ephesians 4:17 and explain that knowing God's word helps us to fight the battles we face in this life.) When all the students have their Bibles in the air you say the reference but they are not to start looking until you say "Charge". For visual students after you say the reference it helps to write the reference on a dry erase board or have the Scripture on construction paper. After you have said the reference and written it then say "Charge!" The students begin looking for the passage and the first one to find it stands to his/her feet. Since the main reason I use this game is to help students to become familiar with their own Bibles and to be able to find passages of Scripture, I take note of who stood first and when the rest of the students have located the passage the one who stood first can read the verse. (For students who are struggling to find the passage those near can offer to help.) After the verse is read have students sit back down and say, "Swords Up!" and say a new reference.

Learning Activity #2: Take-home activity or use at the end of the lesson. Read devotion story from Keys for Kids

The devotion from Keys for Kids will help students to relate how the activities they are involved in can be used by God to help others to know Jesus. The survey can be on a slip of paper for the students to do independently in class (allowing some time for them to be quiet and respond to the questions) or can be as a take-home assignment.

Student Survey:

1. What do you love to do?

2. In what ways do you use this activity to help others know Jesus?

3. How can God use this activity to help others know Jesus?

4. How can praying for God's wisdom help you to use this activity to help others know Jesus?

5. What results do you see in your life as you pray for God's wisdom to do the different activities you have?

Test: Review Questions

Memory Verse: James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him."

From the craft idea students can write the memory verse on their crown.

Bible Lesson: Solomon Begins Reign with Wisdom

What is wisdom? There are two kinds of wisdom, man's wisdom and God's wisdom. Men would think that wisdom is being smart and getting a good education and having a successful life. God's wisdom is knowing God and what His Word tells us how to live a life that pleases Him. Having God's wisdom brings true peace and satisfaction.

King David knew that his son Solomon would be Israel's next king. Before he died David instructed Solomon what he should do as he reigned as king. 1 Chronicles 28:9 "And you my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever."

Let's turn in our Bibles to 1 Kings 3. After King David died his son Solomon became king over Israel. "Solomon showed his love for the LORD by walking according to the statues of his father David..." (1Kings 3:3a)

It is a gift to have family members who teach us to love and obey God. Just as Solomon heard what his father taught him, more importantly he showed his love for God by obeying what his Dad taught him about God. John 14:21

Let's read 1 Kings 3:4 to find out how many burnt offerings Solomon offered to God. (1000) That night while Solomon was sleeping, God spoke to him in a dream. Read 1 Kings 3:5 to see what God said.

Choose volunteers to read 1 Kings 3:6-9. Solomon recognized that the job to be king over God's people would require God's wisdom.

Solomon's response to the question pleased God ( 1Kings 3:10). Why do you think this request pleased God? (Solomon's focus was on being the kind of king that could lead God's people and not focused on being famous or important. His focus was God-centered and not self-centered.) What would Solomon's answer have been if he was focused on himself? (Allow responses. To be a powerful king conquering all the lands, lots of money etc.)

Can you give an example of a God-centered prayer for a kid your age? Allow students to respond. If they are quiet you can share an example to give them an idea. (Lord, help me to love the student in our class who is always mean. Help me to show kindness to him/her even though I don't feel like it.) What is an example of a self-centered prayer? (Lord, would you cause the mean student's family to move away so we don't have to see him/her again.)

God was pleased because Solomon knew that in order to be the kind of king that could lead God's people he could only do it with God's wisdom.

You and I will most likely never be a king as Solomon was. However, as a believer the work Jesus has called us to do is just as important. We need wisdom to live a life that pleases God so we can lead others to Jesus. Jesus says that believers can only do God's work with His power. ( John 15:5) Picture what Jesus is saying as we think about a tree. The source of life for the branches of a tree is the sap that runs through the tree. A branch is only able to live if it is connected to the tree. When the branch is connected to the tree, leaves sprout and later fruit will grow from the branches. This is a picture of what a believer needs to do in order for God's power to work in and through our lives. We have to stay close to Jesus because He is our life source. We need to pray daily and stay in His Word so we can hear His voice and obey His instructions. Can a branch continue to live if it is broken off from the tree? (No) A believer who tries to live the Christian life in his/her own power is like a branch that breaks off a tree and tries to produce leaves and fruit. This happens when believers try to live their lives without praying and obeying God's voice. The result is that he/she won't see God's power and won't see others coming to Jesus to be saved.

God not only gave Solomon what he asked for but let's find out what else God gave him. Read 1 Kings 3:13-14. Solomon asked God for wisdom and he received it and other blessings as well.

1 Kings 3:16-28 In the next verses we get to see an example that shows us how God answered Solomon's prayer to have wisdom.

Two women came to Solomon with a very big problem. They both lived in the same house and both had infant sons. In the night one of the women rolled over on her baby while she slept and the baby died. She got out of bed and carried her son into the room of the other woman with a baby son. As the other woman slept, the woman with the dead son took the living son and replaced him with her dead son. When the woman woke up and looked at the dead baby she knew this was not her son. The other woman would not give her son back and said it was her baby.

As Solomon looked at the two women he needed wisdom to solve this problem. Let's read how he decided to fix their problem in 1 Kings 3:24-25. Solomon knew the love that mother's have for their children and a normal mother would do anything they could to protect their child.

Read verse 26 to see how the mothers respond to this very strange command about this living baby. Solomon knew that the mother who wanted to spare her son's life was the true mother and commanded that the child be returned to her.

1 Kings 3:28 "When all Israel heard the verdict the king had given, they held the king in awe, because they saw that he had wisdom from God to administer justice."

The same wisdom that God gave Solomon is available to anyone who asks. ( Memory Verse) If we ask God for wisdom and we look for His answers in the Bible we can make wise decisions and help others to see Jesus in our lives.

Close in prayer.
Review Questions:

1. How did Solomon show that he loved God? (Obeyed His commands)

2. Who spoke to Solomon in a dream? (God)

3. What did God ask Solomon? (Ask for whatever you want me to give you)

4. How did Solomon respond to God's request? (He asked for wisdom to lead God's people)

5. What extra things did God give Solomon along with wisdom? (Riches/honor)

6. How did Solomon solve the problem with the two women? (He said he would cut the baby in two knowing the true mother would want to protect her son)

7. True or False The people of Israel were amazed by Solomon's natural intelligence? (False they saw that he had wisdom from God)

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The next lesson in the series of Israel's kings introduces students to Solomon. As Solomon begins his reign of all the things he could have asked for he asks God for wisdom. Students will learn that God's wisdom is available to all who ask and by living a life using Godly wisdom they will experience great blessing.

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A story that tells of Solomon's wisdom. To give background to Proverbs

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Things we could teach that come from the Wisdom Literature books. #4-8

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Every parents favorite Sunday school lesson

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Activity that allows children to make bracket and learn about Jesus being their best friend.

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Great lesson to teach kids from this Proverb about humilty.

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8 reasons to teach Proverbs to Children at the very bottom of the page.

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this song is taken from Proverbs 18.

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This website presents a bunch of proverbs to teach kids, as well as reasons why.

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Many moms and dads want to start teaching their children the Bible. Yet those same parents sometimes get paralyzed and never take their first step. The reason is simple ... they just don't know where to start.

Here is one place you could start: The Book of Proverbs is replete with wisdom for life and parenting. The selected verses below are good for your whole family to learn together. They can become the centerpiece of your kitchen table discussions and a tour guide for difficult conversations.

The Book of Proverbs is arguably the most practical book in the entire Bible. So as you search for a place to start in the teaching and instruction of your children, why not start in a place that will make immediate impact? And that impact is not limited to your children ... it will happen in mom and dad, too.

Pride/humility

1. Proverbs 16:18 - Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before stumbling.

2. Proverbs 3:5-8 - Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your body and refreshment to your bones.

It is essential for children to learn of their dependence upon God. Starting while they are young will help for when they get older. (At the same time, it is never too late to start infusing them with truth.)

James 4:6 tell us, "God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble." Consider the magnitude of this truth. If we allow pride to take up residence in our children, we are poising them to be opposed by God. Grace comes to the humble, and humility only comes when we overcome the lie of self-sufficiency.

Proverbs 16:18 and 3:5-8 can be a great starting point for your children, and your family, to understand the problem with pride. With each small step they take toward humility, they move one small step from positioning themselves against God. This is always good.

The fear of the Lord

1. Proverbs 1:7 - The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

2. Proverbs 14:27 - The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that one may avoid the snares of death.

Though the fear of the Lord is not very popular, it is very necessary. The two verses above are just a small, small sampling of the Scriptures that speak directly to the importance of fearing God.

Once we are aware of our dependency upon Him, we become aware of His power and sway over our lives. This cultivates a healthy fear. And that fear is the very starting point of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding (see Proverbs 1:7 and 9:10).

It is much better for your children to fear the Lord than it is for them to fear you. He is infallible ... you are not. He is all-powerful ... you are not. He is sovereign ... you are not. And, most practically, He is omnipresent ... you are not.

Avoiding the fear of man

Proverbs 29:25 - The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted.

Peer pressure is not unique to adolescents. It is everywhere. It is peer pressure that causes children to chaff against their parents: "I don't want my friend to think I'm weak and cooperative." It causes one sibling to leave another out: "This game is just for the big kids ... not for you."

The Bible has a term for what we now call "peer pressure"-it is "fear of man." This does not only mean that you are afraid of a playground bully or a nasty neighbor. It means that you fear the opinion of another, and that fear controls you. It is important to note that, nearly everywhere you find "fear of man" in the Bible, you will find "fear of God" or "trust in God" right alongside it. These two "fears" are in conflict with one another and cannot reside peacefully together.

If we are to be successful in cultivating a healthy fear of God in our families and with our children, we must at the same time train ourselves away from the fear of man. Learning and memorizing this proverb will benefit your family now and throughout your lives.

Receiving instruction/criticism/wisdom from others

1. Proverbs 12:15 - The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man is he who listens to counsel.

2. Proverbs 15:32 - He who neglects discipline despises himself, but he who listens to reproof acquires understanding.

Through the church, God calls us into relationships with others. These relationships are not optional; they are essential. So, too, is learning to receive what God wants to say to us through these relationships. This is no less true of an 8-year-old than it is of a 48-year-old. We all need wisdom, and God often chooses to give it through the mouth of a wise counselor.

We not only need to learn of the limited wisdom that we ourselves possess. We also need to learn of the importance of being surrounded by wise people. It is good to consider the advice of others. It is better if those others are wise and not foolish advisors.

Children, from toddlers to teenagers, resist depending on the wisdom of others. There is a good reason for that. They are people, just like us. This tendency is not limited to children ... it covers us all. So committing these passages to our memories can go a long way toward preparing our hearts to accept counsel-wise counsel.

When life gets hard

Proverbs 18:10 - The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous runs into it and is safe.

It's difficult for children to understand hardships in life. Even when our children are teenagers, life gets very confusing when it's less than perfect. Do you recall the overwhelming sentiment that swept across the nation on 9/11? Why would God allow something like this?

The truth is that God does not always provide answers for why we experience hardships. That does not mean, however, that God does not provide help. Even in the midst of our confusion and lack of understanding, God provides a refuge for us in times of trouble.

Not every difficulty will hit your children when you are around. They need to know where to run when life gets hard on their own. They need to learn, like you do, that God is always present and always available for the righteous. And, in the midst of confusion, we sometimes need something more than understanding; we sometimes need safety. We need a safe place to be confused, hurt, or broken. In reply, God says, "Come to me."

When God and I disagree

Proverbs 21:3 - To do righteousness and justice is desired by the LORD more than sacrifice.

God does not make light of our heartfelt sentiment. However, He does not make it His most prized goal. In more than just this verse, God lets us know that He desires our obedience. Not because we earn something by it, but because when we obey, we acknowledge with our actions that His wisdom is supreme ... not ours.

God does delight in sacrifice. He delights in our service, in our passionate worship, in our love for Him. However, true love for God does not express itself in disobedience. So, even more than our sacrifices, God desires for us to do righteousness and justice.

When they are young, children have an opportunity to practice this proverb under their parents' authority. As they grow, that authority passes ultimately to its only deserving object-God Himself. Then as adults, and even as parents, we have a chance to model this verse for our children.

Most important of all

Proverbs 4:23 - Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life.

We desire for the springs of life to flow freely from the hearts of our children, our spouse, even ourselves. However, a neglected heart is full of dams and dikes, redirecting and blocking the otherwise free-flowing springs of life. Where have these obstacles come from?

They come from the sin we tolerate ... from the wrong things we let in ... from the good things we refuse to let in. Ultimately, they come from neglecting to watch over our hearts with all diligence. In the lives of our young children, they often come from neglecting to diligently watch over their hearts.

The truth behind this proverb will begin to equip everyone in your family to guard over their hearts. It will stand as a sentry when you can't be with your children. It will stand as a reminder when you fail to be as aware as you ought. God can, and will, use this verse to prompt proper thinking and pure decision-making in your life ... and the lives of your family.

A great beginning

Once you've committed these to memory as a family, celebrate together. It is a great feat to set aside the time that is necessary to do this ... and then a greater one to actually do it. However, don't stop there. The Word of God is full of wisdom for both life and godliness. Find other proverbs, move to some of the psalms, or consider the gospels or other books from the New Testament. Regardless of where you go in the Scriptures, the key is to keep on going. God will make good on this promise:

For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there without watering the earth and making it bear and sprout, and furnishing seed to the sower and bread to the eater; so will My Word be which goes forth from My mouth; it will not return to Me empty, without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it (Isaiah 55:10-11).
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A List of Scriptures From the Book of Proverbs to Teach Your Children - FamilyLife®

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Many moms and dads want to start teaching their children the Bible. Yet those same parents sometimes get paralyzed and never take their first step. The reason is simple ... they just don't know where to start. Here is one place you could start: The Book of Proverbs is replete with wisdom for life and parenting.

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This is one of my favorite chapters in the bible. Psalm 107

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Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from t...

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My Church has been doing a series over proverbs. there is some good stuff here

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This free Bible lesson for children teaches the importance of Wisdom based on Proverbs 2:1-15. It was first prepared for a Children's Church setting but would work well as Sunday School lesson about wisdom. The children will discover that wisdom is a hidden treasure given by God. This lesson plan also includes several case studies and other learning activities to connect the message with real life.

Bible Passage: Proverbs 2: 1-15
Bible Story Title: "Finding the Hidden Treasure: Wisdom according to Proverbs 2"
Target Age Group: 1 st- 6 th grade
Target Time Frame: 45 minutes - 1 hour
Original Teaching Context: Children's Church
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Supply List: paper, pencils, Bible, chalkboard/whiteboard, Bible verses hidden around your space, shoeboxes or tissue boxes (1 for each child), art materials, list of Bible verse references (optional)

Learning Goal: Following the lesson, children will identify the benefits of wisdom and also distinguish between wisdom and the lack thereof.

Learning Indicator: By identifying wisdom and folly in case scenarios. By listing the benefits of wisdom on an art project.

Learning Activity #1: Distribute paper and pencils to students to jot down notes as they are listening. Divide them into two groups. One group will listen for "If/Then" statements. The second group will listen for "Benefits of Wisdom." Read Proverbs 2:1-15 slowly, emphasizing the conditional elements and benefits of searching for wisdom. Have the students share their findings and write them out as a visual. Here is a paraphrased reference for your convenience:
IF/THEN
If... we accept God's word and obey
If... we listen for wisdom and search for it
If... we understand that wisdom is like a great treasure

Then...we will respect God and know Him well.
BENEFITS OF WISDOM:

Victory

Safety/Protection

Understanding

Knowledge

Discretion: Understanding of right/wrong

Guidance/Direction

Learning Activity #2: Reiterate Proverbs 2:6: "For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding." In small groups of 3-4, have the students brainstorm ways that we can grow in wisdom. Ask for volunteers to share their findings. Here are some examples:

1. Trust Jesus as our Savior and honor God.

2. Read His word, since the Bible teaches us how to find wisdom.

3. Make right choices.

4. Stay away from wrong choices (sin).

5. If we do sin, ask for forgiveness and learn from our mistakes.

Read the following statements. Have the students make a W (by slanting both arms in the air) if the statement shows someone exercising wisdom. Have them cross their arms and shake their heads if the statement shows someone lacking wisdom (LW).

1. Even though Damien had been coming to church for a while, he realized that he had never invited Jesus to be his Lord and Savior. He decided to make a decision to follow God. (W)

2. Cara could never understand her Bible, so she quit trying to read it. (LW)

3. Ivette knew she was wrong when she stole her friend's money, so she returned it and asked for forgiveness. She never stole anything after that. (W)

4. Trent didn't understand his Bible either, but he kept trying. He read it in small parts and he asked questions when he didn't get it. He couldn't believe some of the stories that were in there! (W)

5. Derek wasn't prepared for the test, so he cheated. He knew it was wrong, but it got him good grades without having to work hard, so he kept doing it. (LW)

6. While Ji Yeong was at a friend's house, the friend started playing a video game that Ji Yeong's mom would not have liked. Since he knew it was wrong, he ended up leaving right away. (W)

7. Samantha loved being popular, wearing name brand clothes, and getting everyone's attention. The Bible, in her opinion, was old and didn't have anything good to say. Besides, her favorite TV shows told her how to act anyway. (LW)

8. Tracy had a lot of friends. Sometimes they didn't always do what was right. When she was around them, she made bad decisions too. She decided to hang out more with the friends that helped her follow God. (W)

9. Micah hated getting up for church in the mornings. His parents always made him get dressed up and go anyway. Whenever his teacher started talking about God's word, he always tuned her out and thought about playing hockey instead. (LW)

10. After a Vacation Bible School talk, Melody felt like she should pray to accept Jesus into her heart. But she was afraid about what other people would think, so she decided against it. She still doesn't know Jesus today. (LW)

Learning Activity #3: To emphasize the importance of God's word for growing in wisdom, have the students go on a Treasure Hunt for Bible verses that you have hidden around the room.

Learning Activity #4/Test: Have the students create a Treasure Chest for Bible verses. Every student will need one shoebox or tissue box to transform. They can paint it, attach stickers/ foam pieces, or decorate with glitter glue or tissue paper. (Use whatever you have available.) As a test, have them write the benefits of wisdom (discussed earlier) on the outside of the box. Inside, they can place the Bible verses that they found in the Treasure Hunt. Encourage the children to find one Bible verse a day to think about and place in their Treasure Chest. (You may even want to give them a list of pertinent Bible verse references, based on passages that you have been or will be studying in class.)

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Hidden Treasure: Wisdom Lesson from Proverbs

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Proverbs 8:11

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Bible Gateway passage: Proverbs 8:11 - New International Version

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for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.

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James 3:13-18

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What could you do if you don't have access to the book, Creative Clothesline Characters? (It's out of print, but still available for sale online. Eventually this will probably not be true.) You can create your own script, using the "Mystery Containers" idea and crediting the book with the inspiration for this lesson.

I would begin by reading several translations of Genesis 1-2:4. If you use a kid-friendly translation (I would choose The Message in this case), this can be the basis for your actual script. You can copy and paste it from an online source like Bible Gateway. Then you can edit it as suits your group. (You might also want to consult some Bible storybooks to see how they deal with the "dome" that separates the waters above from the waters below. Some explain more clearly than others.) Then you're ready to interrupt the script at the beginning of each day to use your "Mystery Containers."

Distribute Mystery Containers: When you distribute the "Mystery Containers" to your students, take into account the number of items in each container so each student can handle at least one object. The containers described in the Materials Needed list a total of 15 items. Adjust your containers or your assignments so that each student can handle at least one item.

Here's how I would draft a sample script:

God didn't use hands or machines to create the universe. God only used God's breath, God's Word. God simply spoke, and all the things in the universe were created, one day at a time. As I tell the amazing story of creation, I will stop and ask you to reveal the contents of your "Mystery Containers" so you can experience a bit of this amazing creation.

[Tell your students they will have one minute to examine the contents in their "Mystery Container" so they will be ready to display the key element of each day of creation. They should keep their objects secret from the other groups. If there's only one object in a container, give the container to one student.
Days 1, 2, 7 1 item each = 3 students
Days 3 and 4 4 items each = 8 students
Days 5 and 6 2 items each = 4 students]

In the very beginning before there was anything at all, there was NOTHING. Close your eyes to picture what NOTHING might look and feel. It was a deep, black, watery darkness, with no shapes, no sounds. NOTHING, but God's Spirit.

[Tell Day 1 to reveal God's first creation. Day 1 takes the flashlight out of the bag.] God spoke: "Light!" And light appeared. [Tell Day 1 to turn on their light.] God created not just a little light like this flashlight, but ALL the LIGHT that is light. God saw that light was good and separated light from dark. God named the light Day, he named the dark Night. It was evening, it was morning-Day 1. [Tell Day 1 to place their flashlight in the pan.]

[Tell Day 2 to reveal God's second creation. Day 2 takes the ziplock bag full of air out of the bag.] God spoke: "Sky! In the middle of the waters; separate water from water!" God made sky. He separated the water under sky from the water above sky. And there it was: he named sky the Heavens; it was evening, it was morning-Day 2. [Tell Day 2 to place their piece of sky in the pan.]

[Tell Day 3 group to reveal God's third creation. Day 3 takes the jar of water, bag of sand and soil, flower or leaves, apple out of their bag.] God spoke: "Separate! Water-beneath-Heaven, gather into one place; Land, appear!" And there it was. God named the land Earth. He named the pooled water Ocean. God saw that it was good. God spoke: "Earth, green up! Grow all varieties of seed-bearing plants, every sort of fruit-bearing tree." And there it was. Earth produced green seed-bearing plants, all varieties, and fruit-bearing trees of all sorts. God saw that it was good. It was evening, it was morning-Day 3. [Tell Day 3 group to place their water, earth, green plant and fruit in the pan.]

[Tell Day 4 group to reveal God's fourth creation. Day 4 takes the sun, moon, stars and planets out of their bag.] God spoke: "Lights! Come out! Shine in Heaven's sky! Separate Day from Night. Mark seasons and days and years, Lights in Heaven's sky to give light to Earth." And there it was. God made two big lights, the larger to take charge of Day, the smaller to be in charge of Night; and he made the stars. God placed them in the heavenly sky to light up Earth and oversee Day and Night, to separate light and dark. God saw that it was good. It was evening, it was morning-Day 4. [Tell Day 4 group to place their lights, one by one, in the pan.]

[Tell Day 5 group to reveal God's fifth creation. Day 5 takes the toy fish and the toy bird out of their bag.] God spoke: "Swarm, Ocean, with fish and all sea life! Birds, fly through the sky over Earth!" God created the huge whales, all the swarm of life in the waters, and every kind and species of flying birds. God saw that it was good. God blessed them: "Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Ocean! Birds, reproduce on Earth!" It was evening, it was morning-Day 5. [Tell Day 5 group to place the fish and bird in the pan.]

[Tell Day 6 group to reveal God's sixth creation. Day 6 takes the plastic animals and the mirror out of their bag.] God spoke: "Earth, generate life! Every sort and kind: cattle and reptiles and wild animals-all kinds." And there it was: wild animals of every kind. God saw that it was good. God spoke: "Let us make human beings in our image, make them reflecting our nature. So they can be responsible for the fish in the sea, the birds in the air, the cattle, and, yes, Earth itself, and every animal that moves on the face of Earth." God created human beings; he created them godlike, reflecting God's nature. He created them male and female. God blessed them: "Fill Earth! Take charge! Be responsible for fish in the sea and birds in the air, for every living thing that moves on the face of Earth. And there it was. God looked over everything he had made; it was so good, so very good! It was evening, it was morning-Day 6. [Tell Day 6 group to place the plastic animals and the mirror in the pan.]

[Tell Day 7 to reveal God's seventh creation. day 7 takes the small pillow out of the bag.] By the seventh day God had finished his work. On the seventh day, he rested from all his work. God blessed the seventh day. He made it a Holy Day because on that day he rested from his work, all the creating God had done. [Tell Day 7 to put the pillow in the pan.]

This is the story of how it all started, of how God spoke Heaven and Earth into being, and there it was!

This script is closely adapted from the Bible paraphrase The Message (MSG) Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson.

Anne Camp

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