How much time do you have tonight?
All three paths are shown: 15 minutes, then more for 30, then more for 60.
- 15 min
Read the verse
“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?”
— 1 Kings 3:9 (KJV) - 15 min
Sing
The Faithful God of Generations — from 31 Days of Christmas Hymns. Play it once, then sing the chorus together.
- 15 min
Pray together
God of wisdom, Solomon asked You for an understanding heart, and You were glad. Give us wisdom for our choices at school, at work and at home. Amen.
- 15 min
Do one thing
Sing one verse of a hymn together.
- 30 min
The story
Jesse Tree evening 15 · Solomon — read 1 Kings 3 in your Bible. Symbol to hang: a crown.
For the children: Solomon's wisdom.
- 30 min
Print
Colour square 14 on the printable calendarOrnament 15 · Solomon
- 60 min
Together: Tell it back
Read today's Bible passage, then the children's retelling, and let the youngest tell the story back in their own words.
- 60 min
Talk about it
- If God offered you anything, what would you ask for?
- Why was God pleased with Solomon's choice?
- 60 min
Light a candle
Light 3 candles on the Advent wreath (the rose-coloured one, for joy). How to keep the wreath.
Then light a candle for someone you carry in your heart on Light a Candle Together.
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