Gospel Project for Kids (K5-5th Grade)
VOLUME 4 - FOOLISHNESS AND WISDOM
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10a). The Israelites, however, let their fear of nearby nations control their hearts. God granted their foolish desire for an earthly king. The fulfillment of this request would impact the generations to come. The people would ultimately cry out once again for a good, righteous, and just king to save them, but this time God would send the eternal King—His Son, Jesus.
UNIT 10: KING SAUL
In foolishness, God’s people begged for a king like the nations around them. Though Israel rejected God as their king, God mercifully warned them and gave them the king they desired—King Saul. However, despite Saul’s regal appearance, his foolish disobedience led to God’s rejection of him as king. Instead, God replaced him with a man after His own heart to rule His people.
BIG TRUTH QUESTION AND ANSWER: Who is our King? Jesus is our King forever, and He rules over the world.
June 22 - Session 1: The Israelites Wanted a King (1 Samuel 8–10)
June 29 - Session 2: Saul Rescued Israel (1 Samuel 11–13)
July 6 - Session 3: Saul Disobeyed God (1 Samuel 14–15)
July 13 - Session 4: Samuel Anointed David (1 Samuel 16)
July 20 - Session 5: David Played for Saul (1 Samuel 16)
UNIT 11: KING DAVID
After protecting his family’s flock of sheep, David was called into a role of shepherding God’s flock—the nation of Israel. He showed his trust in God through defeating Goliath, his heart for mercy in sparing Saul, and his willingness to put God’s plans above his own. But King David was still a broken human who gave in to his sinful desires. Yet, God showed His love and grace by forgiving and restoring David upon his repentance.
BIG TRUTH QUESTION AND ANSWER: Is anything or anyone greater than God? No, God is greater than everything and everyone.
July 27 - Session 1: David Defeated Goliath (1 Samuel 17)
August 3 - Session 2: David Showed Mercy (1 Samuel 24)
August 10 - Session 3: David Became King (2 Samuel 5; 7)
August 17 - Session 4: David Sinned and Was Restored (2 Samuel 11–12; Psalm 51)
UNIT 12: KING SOLOMON
God gave Solomon great wisdom and made him king over His people. Solomon obeyed God and led the people in building the temple. Solomon learned that his own wisdom had limits, but God’s wisdom is limitless. Solomon reminds us of our need for Jesus, the sinless King who is true wisdom.
BIG TRUTH QUESTION AND ANSWER: What does God know? God knows everything about the past, present, and future.
August 24 - Session 1: Solomon Became King (1 Kings 2–3)
August 31 - Session 2: Solomon Built the Temple (1 Kings 6–8)
FALL SESSION BEGINS - September 7 - Session 5: Wisdom of God’s People (Proverbs 1; 3–4)
