Solomon Became King
What is wisdom?
Wisdom is being able to know what is true and right while following that knowledge.
How long had Solomon been king when built the temple?
4 years
Solomon was famous as the wisest, richest and most powerful man in the world but realized none of it gave his life ________ and __________.
meaning and purpose.
Why did the queen of Sheba want to visit King Solomon?
She had heard so much about his wisdom, so she wanted to see for herself.
What is a short saying that gives wisdom to help people to help them live what is right and good?
A proverb
What did God say when He appeared in a dream to Solomon?
"Ask. What should I give you?" I will give you whaterer you ask for.
What was the innermost part of the temple overlaid with?
Gold
Solomon said everything was ________ apart from God.
Worthless
What did the queen do to evaluate Solomon's wisdom?
She tested him with riddles, and she asked him about whatever was on her mind.
Who wrote most of the book of Proverbs?
King Solomon
When King David had grown old what did he tell Solomon?
Be strong and keep your promise to the Lord to walk in His ways and obey His commandments.
How long did it take to build the temple?
7 years
Solomon said no matter what you see or hear you always want _______ because only God can _______.
more and satisfies
The queen brought gifts of spices, jewels and how much gold?
Four and a half-tons of gold.
King Solomon wrote proverbs to teach God's people to fear the ______ and _____ Him.
Lord and trust
What did Solomon ask of God?
Solomon asked for a heart to judge God's people and to know the difference between good and evil. (wisdom)
What happened when the priest brought the ark of the covenant back and they came out of the holy of holies?
The glory of the Lord filled the temple.
What you do today, you'll have to do ________; there is nothing _______ under the _______.
Tomorrow, new, sun
What did the queen decide about Solomon's wisdom and wealth?
That Solomon had even more wealth and wisdom than she had heard about.
Why did King Solomon say not to hate the Lord's instruction and discipline?
Because the Lord disciplines the ones He loves.
Because God was pleased with Solomon’s request, what did He give Solomon?
Wisdom greater than anyone who had or would ever live and in addition riches and honor.
What did king Solomon say when he spread out his arms toward heaven?
"Lord God of Israel, there is no god like You. Even the highest heaven cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built."
Solomon wrote _______ for people to know that nothing on earth that we do really matters except for _________ and _______ God.
Ecclesiastes, knowing, serving.
What did the queen realize about the people of Israel?
That they are happy and blessed with a wise leader and a God who loves His people.
Repeat Proverbs 3:7.
"Don't be wise in your own eyes. Fear the Lord and turn from evil. Proverbs 3:7"