Drawing Near - Question - page 1
What are some of the benefits of making compromises?
Under what circumstances would you refuse to compromise?
The Rise Of Solomon - The Context - Page 1 and 2
Keys To The Text - David's Final Instruction - Pages 2-3
Keys To The Text - Reward And Punishment - Pages 3
Keys To The Text - Brotherly Treachery - page 4
The End Of Joab and Shimei - page 4 and 5
The Reign of Solomon - Page 5 and 6
A Good Choice - page 7 and 8
Wisdom In Practice - Page 8
Unleasing The Text Question 1. A. What were David's final instructions to Solomon? and B. How did the actions of Joab and Shimei lead to Solomon fulfilling these instructions and puttin the two men to death? - Page 8
Unleashing The Text Question 2 A. Why Did Joab flee to the tabernacle and grab hold of the altar? B. Why was no protection afforded to him there? Page - 9
Unleashing The Text Question 3 A. Why did Solomon ask for wisdom instead of power or wealth or freedom from his enemies? 3 B. Why did God grant his request so generoiusly? Page -9
Unleashing The Test Question 4 A. If you had been in Solomon's place, how would you have dealt with the two prostitutes? 4B. How did Solomon's judgement demonstrate wisdom? - Page9
Exploring The Meaning - Wisdom Is Moral, Not Merely Intellectual -
Exploring The Meaning - Wisdom comes through God's Word, and He gives it freely to those who ask.
Relecting On The Text - Question 5A. How would you define wisdom and understanding in your own words? 5 B. Give some practical examples of each.
Reflecting On The Text - Question 6A. Why was God pleased with Solomon's request? 6B. Why did He give him so many other tings as well? 6C What does this suggest about the relationship between wisdom and riches? Page 11
Reflecting On The Text - Question 7 & 8 Page 12
Personal Response Question
