Solomon Builds The Temple - 1 Kings 6
Here are some good videos
Watch What’s in the Bible DVD 5 49:20 - end
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU2EqsWBiVE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFu0iY5q8r0
Idea 1
Have church in a tent. (what church was like before the temple)
when the kids come in have a few tents ready for them.
Let them help you set up the tents.
Once all the tents are set up, divide up and have all the kids inside a tent.
Tell the kids that you are going to have a mini church service inside the tent.
Pray with the kids, tell them todays story and see if they have anything to add to the story or any questions.
Idea 2
Give the kids some building materials (paper, crayons, lego, play-doh, popsicle sticks) and let them design a temple for God.
What do they think a temple needs?
What would their dream church look like?
Idea 3
Is this a Church?
Show the kids various pictures of churches from around the world.
Ask them what they think of the churches?
What church would they like to go to?
What are their favourite things about church?
Idea 4
Do this puzzle with the kids
Idea 5
Do this temple model with the kids
Idea 6
Have a discussion with the kids.
Ask them how they would feel if God asked them to build a temple.
Give them examples of things God has asked other people to do. (Maybe there is a Missionary in your church, or someone who has done some great things for God) Ask them to come in and tell their story.
Let the kids find a spot to pray. Get them to ask God if there is anything He would like them to do.
Idea 7
Do this activity with the kids.
For formal lesson plans, please click on the links below.