December 15, 2024 The Way of Wisdom: Annual Children's Christmas Program | 1 Kings 3:4-15; 4:29-34; Luke 1:11-17

12/17/24 • 62 min

Today for the third Sunday of Lent, our children are leading us through their Christmas play. We will reflect on 1 Kings 3:4-15; Matthew 2:9-12; and Philippians 2:6-11, The Way of Wisdom. Solomon is king and God comes to him in a dream and tells him to ask him for anything he wants God to give him. Solomon chooses wisdom! Wisdom is found in recognizing who Jesus is and in imitating Jesus in his humility and obedience to God.

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Bethel CRC Lacombe - December 15, 2024 The Way of Wisdom: Annual Children's Christmas Program | 1 Kings 3:4-15; 4:29-34; Luke 1:11-17

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The Way of Wisdom
1 Kings 3:4-15; 4:29-34; Luke 1:11-17
Thank you, children, for telling us all about Jesus’ birth and how he came to die to wash away our sin when we believe in him. This morning we’re looking at another dream that also teaches us more about who Jesus is. Do you remember King Solomon? King Solomon ruled over Israel and during his reign there were no wars, he was a king of peace. Later on, people longed for the Messiah who was going to bring peace and the kingdom of h