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¹ “I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. ² The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. ³ The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. ⁴ When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. ⁵ But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger’s voice.” ⁶ Jesus used this figure of speech, but they did not understand what he was telling them.

   ⁷ Therefore Jesus said again, “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. ⁸ All who ever came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. ⁹ I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. ¹⁰ The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

   ¹¹ “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. ¹² The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. ¹³ The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.

   ¹⁴ “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— ¹⁵ just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. ¹⁶ I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. ¹⁷ The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. ¹⁸ No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.”

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ELIJAH (045-Stories from the Bible)

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ELIJAH

God Provides for the Prophet

Not long after Solomon’s death, the Israelites started to worship idols. Some said, “Baal is the best god!” Others said, “No, Ashtoreth is greater.” Still others proclaimed that the temple of Molech was the place to worship.

God hated this idolatry. He called Elijah, a man from the land of Gilead, to be a prophet who would speak God’s Word to Israel. Elijah worshiped and obeyed only the true God.

The Lord was displeased with wicked Ahab who was now the king of Israel. He said to Elijah, “Go tell Ahab that I will not send anymore rain for several years.” This made Ahab angry at Elijah. God sent Elijah to hide in the wilderness near a brook called Cherith.

Each morning and evening, the Lord sent ravens to bring Elijah bread and meat. At first Elijah had enough drinking water from the brook, but it soon dried up for lack of rain. All the land of Israel was stricken with famine.

Then the Lord sent Elijah north to the city of Zarephath. He said, “I have commanded a widow there to care for you.”

As Elijah arrived at the city gate, he saw a woman gathering sticks. First he asked for a drink of water, then for a piece of bread.

The woman answered, “As the Lord lives, I have no bread but only a handful of meal and a little oil. I am gathering two sticks to make a fire. I want to bake a cake for my son and me before we starve to death.”

Elijah said, “Fear not; go and do as you have said. But first make me a little cake, and afterward make one for yourself and your son. The Lord has promised that you will not run out of meal or oil until He sends rain again.”

The widow obeyed, believing Elijah’s word. From that day on the widow and her son had as much food as they needed. The Lord and His angels must have had a wonderful time as they kept filling those containers of meal and oil.

1 Kings 17

Caption: The Lord sends ravens to bring food to Elijah.

Parents:       Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. (Psalm 33:18-19)

Children:    1. Why did Elijah hide in the wilderness?

2. How did Elijah get food in the wilderness?

3. How much meal did the widow have?

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(-Stories by Ura Millar)

BUILDING A TEMPLE FOR GOD (044-Stories from the Bible)

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BUILDING A TEMPLE FOR GOD

A Peaceful Project

The most important work during Solomon’s reign was building the house of God, called the temple. The site chosen for this beautiful building was in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah. His father, King David, had stored up much beautiful cedar wood, special stones, and fine linen for the temple.

King Solomon drafted more than one hundred eighty-three thousand men for this work. These included the stone-cutters who labored in the mountain quarries. Ten thousand men were sent to Lebanon every month to be woodcutters. Various tasks were assigned to the foreigners in Israel. Thirty-three hundred men were overseers of the work. Before each stone and board was brought to the temple site, it was cut to the right size. Each piece fit so perfectly that no hammer, saw, or other tool was needed in the temple during its construction. The great building rose quietly and peacefully.

Jesus likewise builds His church here on earth in a reverent and peaceable manner. He has made provision for us to be His living temple, a dwelling place for the Holy Spirit.

After seven years the magnificent temple was finished. Would God accept it? Would He honor it with His presence?

On the day planned for the temple dedication, King Solomon stood on a platform before the people. The people watched as he knelt down, reached out his arms toward heaven, and prayed earnestly for God’s blessing.

As Solomon finished his prayer, fire fell from heaven and consumed the sacrifice they had offered. The glory of God filled the temple, showing clearly that God was pleased. The people bowed on the pavement, worshiping and praising the Lord, saying, “He is good; for His mercy endureth forever.”

 1 Kings 5-8

2 Chronicles 2-8

Caption: King Solomon prays for God’s blessing.

Parents:       I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. (Psalm 122:1)

Children:    1. What did they call this beautiful building that Solomon built?

2. How many years did it take to build the temple?

3. What did Solomon and the people do when it was completed?

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(-Stories by Ura Millar)

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KING SOLOMON

Solomon Chooses Wisdom

David became king after Saul died and ruled Israel wisely for forty years. Then David’s son Solomon became king of Israel when he was hardly more than twenty years old. Solomon feared God and carefully avoided evil.

One night God said to Solomon, “Ask what I shall give you.” Solomon asked for wisdom and knowledge to judge the people. His choice pleased God, and He honored Solomon’s request.

King Solomon was soon put to the test. Two women came before him with their babies. One baby was dead and the other was alive. Each woman claimed the living child as her own. One of them said, “This woman’s baby died during the night because she lay on him. She placed her dead child beside me while I slept, then she took my child.”

But the other woman said, “That is not true. The dead baby is hers and the living baby is mine.”

The young king listened to both women. Then he commanded, “Bring me a sword.” When the sword was brought, King Solomon said, “Cut the living child in two and give half of it to each woman.”

Then the first woman cried out, “Oh my lord, give her the living child! Do not kill it!”

But the other woman said, “Neither of us should have him. Cut him in two!”

Then Solomon commanded, “Give the living child to the woman who had pity on him, for she is his mother.”

When the Israelites heard this account, they marveled at the insight of this young king. They saw that God had truly given King Solomon wisdom and understanding.

II Chronicles 1:7-12 1 Kings 1-3

Caption: King Solomon uses the great wisdom God had given him.

Parents:       If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God . . . and it shall be given him. (James 1:5)

Children:    1. About how old was Solomon when he became king?

2. Who gives people wisdom?

3. How did Solomon know who was the real mother of the baby?

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(-Stories by Ura Millar)