When the people of Israel wanted to be like all the other nations and have a king, they were really rejecting God. The people’s king was disobedient to God. God desires our obedience more than sacrifices. Memory verse: 1 Samuel 15:22.

God chose King Saul’s replacement before he left the throne. God’s choice was David, the shepherd boy. God doesn’t judge people the way we do. God looks at the heart. Memory verse: 1 Samuel 16:7.

Matthew 12:1-14. Memory verse: Matthew 11:28.

Matthew 26:36-46. Memory verse: Matthew 7:7.

God promised that King David’s son would follow him as king. God would also allow him to build God a house. King Solomon, King David’s son, pleased God by asking for wisdom. King Solomon also built God a house, the Temple. Solomon failed to continue follo

Luke 11:1-4. Memory verse: Matthew 7:7.

Matthew 13:1-10, 18-23. Memory verse: Colossians 2:7.

Elijah, God’s prophet, confronted the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. Elijah prayed for God to reveal Himself and the results make it clear that there is no other god but God and that He alone is worthy of worship. Memory verse: Jeremiah 33:3a.

Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43. Memory verse: Romans 8:19.

Acts 17:10-12. Memory verse: 2 Timothy 3:16.