Ask for Wisdom
Who was Solomon's father?
David
What did Solomon build for God?
The temple.
Ecclesiastes is a book about wisdom and thinking carefully about what makes life meaningful. Who wrote Ecclesiastes?
King Solomon
Who came to visit Solomon after hearing about his great wisdom?
The Queen of Sheba
Which ocean is the biggest?
The Pacific Ocean
Before David died, what did he tell Solomon to do?
Stay strong and follow God.
How many years did it take Solomon to build the temple?
Seven years.
Solomon had almost everything the world could offer—wisdom, wealth, success, and power. What did he discover about those things?
They cannot give our lives lasting meaning or purpose by themselves.
Why did the Queen of Sheba come to visit Solomon?
She had heard about his wisdom and wanted to see it for herself.
How many planets are in our solar system?
8
David told Solomon to obey God's laws. Which famous set of laws did David specifically tell him to follow?
The Law of Moses.
What special object was brought into the temple when it was completed?
The Ark of the Covenant.
Ecclesiastes teaches that working hard, having money, becoming successful, and enjoying things aren't necessarily bad. What becomes a problem when we put those things above God?
They become empty/meaningless because temporary things cannot give us lasting purpose.
What did the Queen of Sheba bring Solomon?
Gold, spices, and precious stones.
What force pulls objects toward Earth?
Gravity
When God appeared to Solomon and told him to ask for whatever he wanted, what did Solomon ask for?
Wisdom/an understanding heart to lead God's people.
What happened when the priests brought the Ark into the temple and the temple was dedicated?
The glory/presence of the Lord filled the temple like a cloud.
Solomon spent much of Ecclesiastes thinking about the meaning of life. What did he say is more important than chasing after everything the world has to offer?
Fearing God, following His ways, and pursuing His wisdom.
What did the Queen of Sheba do to Solomon when she arrived?
She asked him difficult questions/riddles to test his wisdom.
Which organ is the biggest in the body?
The skin
Solomon could have asked God for long life, riches, or victory over his enemies. Why was God pleased with what Solomon asked for?
Because Solomon asked for wisdom so he could lead and judge God's people well instead of asking for something selfish.
Solomon said that even though the temple was a special place for God, God could not actually be contained in a building. What does this teach us?
God is much greater than any building; the temple was a special place for worship and a reminder of God's presence.
Ecclesiastes can sound like Solomon is saying, "Nothing matters!" But what was he actually trying to teach us?
Things in this world are temporary and cannot give us ultimate meaning when we make them our main pursuit. Our lives have true and lasting meaning when we live for God and, as Christians, find our purpose in Jesus.
After seeing Solomon's wisdom, his palace, his servants, his food, and the way he worshiped God, how did the Queen of Sheba react?
She was amazed/overwhelmed and praised God.
Which fruit is technically NOT considered a berry (botanically):
A) Strawberries
B) Banana
C) Blueberries
D) Avocados
A) Strawberries