Family Bible Time: Solomon Builds the Temple

Family guide · Solomon Builds the Temple · 1 Kings 8:22-30, 54-61 · about 15 minutes

Big idea: Solomon recognised that even the temple could not contain the sovereign God.

In about 15 minutes, read 1 Kings 8:22-30, 54-61 and explore this big idea: Solomon recognised that even the temple could not contain the sovereign God.

The 15-minute flow

2 minConnect. Recall where Solomon Builds the Temple fits in the Bible story.
5 minRead. Read or retell 1 Kings 8:22-30, 54-61 and notice two details.
3 minUnderstand. Ask what the passage directly says and what meaning follows from it.
3 minPlay. Use the Solomon Builds the Temple Story Path orally or on paper.
2 minRespond. Choose one voluntary response and pray together.

Talk about it

What happened or what was taught?
What does this show us about God, Jesus, or faithful life?
What is one response we can practise?

This week

Action: Choose one concrete response connected to this lesson and practise it this week.

Prayer: Thank God for what is clear in the passage; ask for wisdom to respond faithfully without claiming more than the text supports.

Note for parents: Questions are welcome. Do not force disclosure, certainty, public prayer, baptism, or another public religious decision.