Solomon Builds The Temple - 1 Kings 6

Teaching Videos

Teaching Ideas

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

Read Solomon the Temple Builder by Pathway Adventures

Questions:

  1. Why did God want Solomon to build the temple?

  2. What did Solomon use to make the temple beautiful and special?

  3. How do you think the people felt when they saw the temple being built?

  4. What does the temple tell us about how we can worship God today?

Idea 3

Make a model of the temple with the kids.

  • This is a great activity for older kids who have some time and patience to build it.

Idea 4

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 5

Read “Solomon Builds the Temple” on page 182 of The Beginner's Bible: Timeless Children’s Stories by Kelly Pulley

Questions:

  1. Why was the temple important to Solomon and the people of Israel?

  2. What materials did Solomon use to build the temple?

  3. How did God show that He was pleased with the temple?

  4. How can we build a place in our hearts where we can worship God?

Idea 6

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 7

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.

For formal lesson plans, please click on the links below.

Kindergarten and Grade 1

Grades 2,3

Grades 4,5