Fairhaven Parent Talks

When the Queen of Sheba traveled to see King Solomon, she witnessed more than wealth and success. She saw the wisdom of God on display. We explore how Solomon’s leadership reflected God’s blessing and led others to recognize His power and love. We’re reminded that true wisdom comes from a relationship with God and that the way we live can point others to Him. As parents, we reflect on how to cultivate lives and families that reflect God’s wisdom and make Him known.

The resurrection of Jesus is the most important event in human history. After His suffering and death on the cross, Jesus rose from the grave, making a way for sinners to be forgiven and given new life through faith in Him. We walk through the events leading up to the resurrection and why it matters so deeply for us today. We also talk about the difference between trying to earn our salvation and receiving it as a gift, and how we can continue living in light of Easter by sharing this hope with others.

As crowds gathered in Jerusalem for Passover, many believed Jesus was the long-awaited Messiah who would rescue them from Roman rule. But when He entered the city, He came not as a conquering king, but as a humble Savior. We walk through the story of Palm Sunday and what it reveals about who Jesus truly is. Though the people expected deliverance in their circumstances, Jesus came to bring something greater: rescue from sin. As we look ahead to Easter, we’re reminded that Jesus is a different kind of King, the One we truly need.

We all want our lives to matter, but it’s easy to chase meaning in things that don’t last. In Ecclesiastes, Solomon reflects on a lifetime of pursuing wisdom, wealth, pleasure, and success, only to find that none of it truly satisfies apart from God. Explore what it looks like to live with eternity in mind and why investing in what lasts matters most. As parents, we also talk about how to guide our kids toward what is truly meaningful, not just what is temporary.

In 1 Kings 6-8, Solomon builds the temple that David had longed to build for the Lord. The temple reminded Israel that God desired to dwell among His people, even though no building could truly contain Him. We explore why the temple mattered, how it helped people draw near to God, and how it ultimately points forward to Jesus: the true and greater temple. We also talk about the incredible truth that through Jesus, God’s Spirit now dwells in His people.

Solomon was David’s son, the one God intended to take the throne after his father, and the one God intended to build the temple. When Solomon did take the throne, God told him to make a request, and He didn’t give Solomon any parameters. Solomon chose wisdom to lead God’s people, and God gave him that. Through David’s words to Solomon and Solomon’s conversation with God, Scripture shows us that our faith makes a lasting impact, even if we don’t see it.

In 2 Samuel 11-12, King David’s season of peace turned into spiritual complacency and devastating sin. After being confronted by the prophet Nathan, David responded not with excuses, but with repentance. Psalm 51 reveals a broken and humbled heart before the Lord. We explore the danger of drifting spiritually, the power of honest confession, and the hope of forgiveness we have through Jesus. We also reflect on why godly community matters for both adults and students, and how parents can help cultivate it at home and in the church.

When David desired to build a house for the Lord, God responded with something far greater: a promise that his kingdom would endure forever. In 2 Samuel 7, we see God establish His covenant with David, revealing His faithfulness and sovereign plan. Instead of striving, David’s response was to sit before the Lord in humble worship and trust. We explore what it means to rest in God’s promises and how this covenant ultimately points us to Jesus, the eternal King who fulfills every word of God.

When jealousy takes root, it damages relationships from the inside out. Saul let envy toward David grow into hatred, but David chose a better way. We explore David’s mercy in 1 Samuel 24 and how it points us to Jesus, the One who offers freedom, healing, and a new way to live. As parents, we reflect on how receiving Jesus’ mercy can shape the way we lead and love others.

David’s victory over Goliath shows us what it looks like to trust God when the odds seem impossible. David wasn’t the hero because of his strength, but because God empowered him for the fight. We explore how the story points us beyond David to Jesus, the One who defeated our greatest enemy, and we reflect on how to help our kids face challenges with faith that’s rooted in who God is, not just what they can do.