"Seek God's Wisdom"
1 Kings 3:1-28
April 27, 2025
Read 1 Kings 3:1-3. (In light of Deuteronomy 7:3-4, why might you question the marriage between Solomon and Pharaoh’s daughter?) Can you see anything positive coming from this marriage? How would you characterize the spiritual health of Solomon at this time? What things can factor in to one’s spiritual health?
Read 1 Kings 3:4-5. Imagine you being five miles north of Jerusalem at the most important high place. You are there to offer sacrifices to God and yet He speaks to you – asking what He should give you. What options come to your mind for answers?
Read 1 Kings 3:6-7. Identify what you like about Solomon’s response to God’s question for him. How have you responded to God’s “nudging” or “prompting”?
Read 1 Kings 3:8-9. Is it possible to share in what Solomon was asking for? If so, how can this happen?
Read 1 Kings 3:10-15. Solomon received a message from the LORD in a dream. Is there any reason to think that he took it to heart? Was the LORD’s promise to Solomon conditional?
Read 1 Kings 3:16-28. Retell the account in your own words…and comment about why Israel was in awe of the king.