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Teacher
Aim
To consider the role of the teacher.
To become familiar with the story of Solomon's famous
judgement.
Lesson
How do teachers help children?
How can children help teachers to help them?
What qualities do you need to be a teacher?
Solomon who was David's son and who became king of Israel was considered to be one of the cleverest people who ever lived. In the Bible, Solomon is called The Teacher.
Share with children the story of how he settled a dispute between two women. (1 Kings 3) What might the children have done?
Children might also wish to consider some of the Proverbs, which are also credited to Solomon.
