Leader Guide

Craft

Give each child a copy of the coloring page, and crayons, colored pencils, or washable markers. Lead a discussion using the questions below as the children work on their pictures.

• Do you remember where Chris, Joy and Gizmo were in this picture? The throne room of King Solomon.
• What was going on at the time that Gizmo attracted all of these metal objects? Solomon had just asked for his sword, to determine who the baby belonged to.
• Can you think of another Bible story where a mother actually hid her son and let another woman be his mother to save his life? The story of Moses.
• Chris prayed and asked God for wisdom to solve his mystery. How was Chris’s plan similar to Solomon’s to solve his dilemma and determine who took the Mag-Sys? Chris caused the young boy, Carson, to get nervous and reveal that he had made a mistake and moved the Mag-Sys.
• Can you describe a time when you asked for God’s wisdom when you needed to make an important choice or decision?

When children are finished, allow them to share their pictures with the class.

Conclusion: God is the source of true wisdom. All of Israel was in awe of the wisdom that God had given to King Solomon so he could be a wise judge. When we ask, God will generously give wisdom to each one of us!