NOVEMBER
This month’s theme focuses on how God is the “Main Attraction.” Each Bible story points back to God and how we can learn more about Him and who He is. Review the Brite Idea each week as kids learn about how God is always with them and is ever-present in their lives.
This Month’s Biblical Theme Is: God is With Us
Our stories this month reveal that God is always with His people. Even in times of human failure, God’s presence remained steadfast, showing that He is not confined to a place or dependent on human actions. No matter what our circumstances are, God is with us.
Monthly Memory Verse: God is a very present help. (Psalm 46:1)
Big Question: Is anyone or anything wiser than God? No!
Week 1 (11/2) — Solomon's Wisdom
Solomon’s Wisdom (1 Kings 3:3–15; 4:29–34)
David’s son Solomon became king. Solomon asked for wisdom from God to govern Israel. God gave Solomon great wisdom, and his reign points to Jesus, our forever King.
Brite Idea: Every good gift is from God.
Week 2 (11/2) — Solomon Builds the Temple
The Kingdom Divides (1 Kings 11–12)
Solomon began construction on God’s temple. Once the temple was completed, God’s glory filled it. Solomon thanked God for His presence and acknowledged that God couldn’t be contained in a building.
Brite Idea: God is present.
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Week 3 (11/16) — The Kingdom Divides
Solomon began to worship other gods. God told Solomon He would divide the kingdom and leave only a portion of the kingdom to David’s family. Solomon’s son, Rehoboam, made the people’s burdens heavier, leading to rebellion and the division of Israel.
Brite Idea: God never gives up on us.
Week 4 (11/23) — Esther
Elisha is Surrounded (2 Kings 6:8–23)
After Israel was divided, the Syrian king sought to capture the prophet Elisha with a large army. Through a series of miraculous events, God protected Elisha and used him to advise the Syrian king.
Brite Idea: God is working, even when we don’t see it.
Week 5 (11/30) — Esther
Esther (Esther 2–8)
Esther’s family was exiled to Persia. Esther was chosen as the new queen but kept her Jewish identity a secret. God used Esther to save her people from danger.
Brite Idea: God always has a plan.