Mission Briefing
A Bible hero mission for kids about slowing down and asking what is true.
Hero: Solomon
Virtue: Wisdom
Best for: Ages 6-12
Time: 10-15 minutes
You need: paper, pencil, and two small objects
Meet Solomon
Solomon had recently become king. He told God that he felt inexperienced and did not know how to carry out his responsibilities.
During a dream, God told Solomon to ask for whatever he wanted.
Solomon did not ask for long life, wealth or the death of his enemies. He asked for a discerning heart so that he could govern God’s people and distinguish between right and wrong.
God was pleased with Solomon’s request and gave him a wise and discerning heart.
Later, two women came to Solomon, each claiming that the same baby belonged to her.
Solomon announced a severe test involving the baby. The true mother immediately begged him to give the child to the other woman rather than allow the baby to be harmed.
Her protective compassion revealed the truth. Solomon ordered that the baby be given to her and not harmed.
Solomon’s wisdom helped him look beyond competing claims and administer justice.
Wisdom means seeking God’s truth, understanding the situation and choosing what is right – not merely reacting to the first thing we hear or feel.
This reflects the complete account in 1 Kings 3:5-28.
Hero Skill: Stop and Think
Wisdom is more than knowledge, intelligence or having many facts.
A wise person listens carefully, checks what is true, considers what God teaches and thinks about what may happen next.
Stopping to think does not mean children must solve every problem alone. Wisdom also includes praying, asking questions and seeking help from a trustworthy adult.
Your Mission Today: The Wise Choice Pause
You will practise three questions that can help with safe, everyday decisions.
What You Need
- Paper
- Pencil
- Two small objects
Step 1: Name a Safe, Everyday Choice
Place two objects on the table. Let each object represent one possible choice.
Choose an age-appropriate example:
- Tell the truth or hide what happened
- Include someone or leave them out
- Finish a responsibility or continue playing
- Send an angry message or wait until you are calm
- Keep something you found or return it
Step 2: Ask Three Wisdom Questions
Write:
- What do I know is true?
Separate facts from guesses, rumours and strong feelings. - What is loving and right?
Consider what agrees with God’s teaching and treats people fairly. - What could happen next?
Think about who could be helped or harmed by each choice.
If the decision feels unsafe, secret, confusing or too important to handle alone, stop and ask a trusted adult.
Step 3: Choose and Explain
Pick up the object representing the wiser choice.
Complete:
“I think this is the wiser choice because…”
Say:
“I can pause, ask God for wisdom and seek help when I need it.”
Talk About It
Ages 6-8: What did Solomon ask God to give him?
Ages 9-10: How did the real mother’s response help Solomon recognise the truth?
Ages 11-12: Why does wisdom require more than choosing what feels easiest or nicest at the time?
Wisdom Practice For This Week
Before one safe, everyday decision each day:
- Pause: Do not react immediately.
- Pray: Ask God for wisdom.
- Check: What do you actually know is true?
- Consider: What is loving and right, and what could happen next?
- Ask: Seek adult guidance if the decision is confusing, serious or unsafe.
- Choose: Take the wisest next step you can.
Afterwards, ask:
“What did this choice teach me?”
Parent Note
Solomon’s judgement involving the baby is intense. Explain it according to your child’s age and sensitivity. Make clear that Solomon ordered the baby not to be harmed and that children must never copy threatening behaviour as a way of discovering the truth.
Use the Wise Choice Pause for ordinary decisions. Children should not be expected to resolve bullying, abuse, unsafe secrets, serious conflict or adult problems by themselves.
Wisdom does not mean having perfect judgement. Solomon possessed extraordinary wisdom but later made seriously unwise and disobedient choices. Wisdom must continue to be practised through humility, obedience and willingness to receive correction.
Avoid praising a child as simply “the wise one.” Focus on the process: listening, checking facts, considering Scripture, accepting guidance and learning from mistakes.
Mission Prayer
God, thank You for caring about truth and justice. Please give me wisdom to listen carefully, understand what is true and choose what is loving and right. Help me think about the results of my choices and ask a trusted adult when I need guidance. Give me a humble heart that is willing to learn and obey You. Amen.
Free Solomon Coloring Page
Keep the mission going with Solomon’s coloring page.
