Kings and Queens 12-Week Children's Ministry Curriculum

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. The Bible tells of many kings and queens. Some were good; some not. This 12-part series tells the stories of Saul, David, Solomon, Jezebel, Esther, & many more. The greatest kings and queens were those who sought to honor God. _______ Kings and Queens Children's Ministry Curriculum Lesson Overview Lessons 1-4: Memory Verse: When God hides a matter, he gets glory. When kings figure out a matter, they get glory.” Proverbs 25:2 (NIRV) Saul Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:7-23, The Lord Rejects Saul as King God had chosen Saul to be the first king over his people, Israel. But Saul did not always follow God's way. In the end, the kingship was taken away from Saul and his descendents because of Saul's disobedience. Objective: Kids will say “God wants to bless us as we obey Him.” David Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, David and Mephibosheth King David honored God in many ways, including the way he treated people. When David heard of Jonathan's disabled son, Mephibosheth, David brought him in and took care of him. Objective: Kids will say “I honor God when I help other people.” Solomon Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5-15, Solomon Asks God for Wisdom When David's son, Solomon, became king, God told Solomon that he could ask for anything and he would receive it. Out of everything that Solomon could have asked for, he asked God to give him wisdom. God was impressed with his answer and promised him wealth and success as well. God is the giver of good gifts; we should seek all the good that God has for us. Objective: Kids will say “God has good gifts for those who seek Him.” Queen of Sheba Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-10, The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon The Queen of Sheba had heard many wonderful things about King Solomon. She went to Israel to see for herself. When she saw Solomon's wisdom and riches, she had no doubt that God had blessed him. That day, the queen of Sheba praised and honored God. Objective: Kids will say “When others see us live for God, they will see the joy of following Him too.” Lessons 5-8: Memory Verse: “You are the God who helps kings win battles. You save your servant David. ” Psalm 144:10a (NIRV) Ahab & Jezebel Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-19, Naboth's Vineyard King Ahab and Queen Jezebel served only themselves. They dishonored God at every turn. It led them down a terrible road of lies, deceit, and sinfulness. Ahab and Jezebel show us everything wrong with trying only to please ourselves. Objective: Kids will say “We should strive to please God, not to just please ourselves.” Jehoshaphat Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:2-26, Jehoshaphat Defeats Moab and Ammon When faced with an attack from a vast army, Jehoshaphat said to God, “we do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you.” God gave Jehoshaphat victory, even without having to fight at all. We often don't know what to do in this world, but we should always keep our eyes on God. Objective: Kids will say “I will keep my eyes on God, even when I don't know what to do.” Josiah Scripture: 2 Kings 22:1-2 & 23:1-3, The Book of Law Found Josiah was only 12 years old when he became king, but he honored God and served Him with all his might. When the book of Law was discovered hidden away, Josiah had the people recommit themselves to the Lord. Objective: Kids will say “No matter how old or young we are, we can commit ourselves to God.” Hezekiah Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11, Hezekiah's Illness Even a powerful king is not invincible. When King Hezekiah became sick and learned that he was going to die, he turned to God and asked for healing. God listened to Hezekiah's prayer. God is our great protector and healer, and he hears our prayers. Objective: Kids will say “God hears my prayers, and takes care of me.” Lessons 9-12: Memory Verse: “May all kings bow down to him. May all nations serve him.” Psalm 72:11 (NIRV) Manasseh Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:9-16, Manasseh Changes Direction King Manasseh did many evil things during his reign. Eventually, he saw the errors of his ways and he turned toward God and began to serve Him. The story of Manasseh shows us that it is never too late to turn from our own way and come back to God. Objective: Kids will say “Despite the bad things I've done, I can turn back and serve God.” Esther Scripture: Esther 4, For Such a Time as This The book of Esther tells the story of how Esther became queen and acted boldly to save her people. In the middle of the book, her cousin Mordecai expresses the belief that God has placed her in her position of power for that very purpose. God can use each of us where we are, for his great purposes. Objective: Kids will say “I will let God use me wherever he places me to serve Him.” Herod Scripture: Matthew 2:13-20, Herod's Jealousy We know the story of the Magi, who came to visit Jesus, the newborn king. King Herod was jealous when he learned of the birth of a new king. His jealousy sent him into a rage, resulting in the death of many. Objective: Kids will say “God, please take away my envy and jealousy and replace it with gratitude.” Jesus Scripture: John 12:12-15, The Triumphal Entry The perfect example of a king that honors God is, of course, Jesus. He reigns forever, seated at the right hand of the Father. We honor and serve only one king, the one who came to save us from our sins. Even as Jesus rode into Jerusalem, the people recognized that Jesus was the king sent in the name of the Lord. Objective: Kids will say “Jesus is my king. I honor and serve Him.” _______ ABOUT THIS CURRICULUM: Perfect for kids ages 6-12 12-weeks Includes large group and small group resources This curriculum is an instant download Download a free sample here EACH LESSON INCLUDES: Make It Stick! Parent Sheet - so you can let mom and dad know what kids are learning each week and look like a rockstar teacher who's thought of everything. Memory Verse - so that you can make sure kids are getting Scripture in their minds and hearts every single week and you can feel like each lesson was a success even when it seems like 90% of your lesson time is spent saying things like "calm down", "let's be quiet", "hands to yourself!" Skit or Puppet Show - so you have a way to easily connect the lesson with your hands-on and visual learners. No drama team? No problem! Just hand the script to the kids. They'll have a blast and think you're the coolest. Craft Activity - so you can give kids a physical reminder of the Bible lesson (and give yourself an activity to keep them busy until mom and dad come back!) Game - so kids don't leave and say church was BORING! Games are so important to help keep kids engaged. Our large group games always include a "What's The Point" section to help you connect the game to the lesson. Large Group Lesson - so you can present the Bible story in a clear and fun way, which means now you can enjoy Saturday nights instead of stressing over putting a lesson together! Small-Group Discussion - so you can find out who was paying attention and who was talking to their neighbor. Just kidding, this is a great way for you to build deeper relationships with your kiddos after each lesson, which means you're going to care about them so much you'll cry like a baby when they graduate and go to middle school :( More! - Yes, there is even more than all of that so that you can easily put together the perfect lesson for your ministry each weekend, which means no more agonizing over how to adjust complicated lesson plans. _______ Guaranteed to Be Awesome! 30-Day Money Back Guarantee. If you aren't doing cartwheels of joy because you love this Children's Ministry curriculum, we will give you a big hug and give you a 100% refund, no matter the reason. If you're not happy, we're not happy.