A Real Wise Guy

A Real Wise Guy! Discussion Guide 12-16-2012 Text: 1 Kings 3:9 So give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?" Summary Solomon is David's favored son who becomes the next king in Jerusalem. Solomon asks for wisdom above all the other things he could ask for and this pleases God. God gives him wealth and honor, plus the wisdom he asked for. Ultimately the world calls to Solomon and he goes the way of the world. Discussion Questions 1. What would you ask for if you could have anything you wanted? 2. What was God's response to Solomon's request? 3. What were Solomon's gifts from God? 4. What were the resources that Solomon needed to build the temple? 5. What request did Solomon make in His dedication prayer for the temple? 6. What warning did God give him concerning his focus on ruling his kingdom? 7. What lead to Solomon's downfall? Scripture 1 Kings 3:10 1Kings 4:20-28 1 Kings 4:29-34 1 Kings 5:5-6 1Kings 5:13-6:1 1 Kings 6:11-13 1 Kings 8:56 1 Kings 9:6 1 Kings 11:1-3 1 Kings 11:7 Ecc. 3:1-11