2 Chronicles 1 · Grade 5

Wisdom from Above

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Read and Think

The Chronicler opens Solomon's story with worship. Solomon took all Israel to Gibeon, where the tent of meeting and the bronze altar still stood. The ark was in Jerusalem, but the altar for burnt offerings was at Gibeon, and there Solomon sought Yahweh with a thousand offerings.

That night God offered Solomon anything he wanted. Solomon remembered God's great loving kindness to David. He asked for wisdom and knowledge to go out and come in before the people, for he knew he could not lead God's great people alone.

God answered that because this was in Solomon's heart, he would receive wisdom and knowledge, and riches and honor besides. In the New Testament, James writes that if anyone lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all liberally (James 1:5). Solomon's request shows the kind of prayer God loves to answer.

Show What You Know

Where did Solomon seek Yahweh?
Where was the ark at this time?
What did Solomon remember in his prayer?
Why did Solomon ask for wisdom?
What does James 1:5 say?

Crossword

Across

Let your promise to ____ my father be established
For God’s ____ of Meeting was there

Down

And ____ his God was with him

Think About It

Solomon knew he needed God's help to lead. Where in your life do you need wisdom from God right now?
God looked at what was in Solomon's heart. What does your prayer life show about what is in your heart?

Memory Verse

Now give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this great people of yours?”

2 Chronicles 1:10 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for wisdom. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How does James 1:5 in the New Testament encourage you?
Where do you need wisdom from God?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?