Vocabulary
Marriage to someone of a different culture
Intermarriage
Which is more valuable?
Riches
Friends
Wisdom
Wisdom
Whose son is Solomon?
David
What is the opposite of wisdom?
foolishness
What cycle were the Israelites always stuck in?
A Sin Cycle
The ability to make good decisions based on knowledge
wisdom
How is the world's version of wisdom different from God's?
The world's version is selfish and leads to disorder or evil.
Godly wisdom leads to peace is good choices
What did God give Solomon besides wisdom?
Riches and a long life
What is did Solomon commit later in life?
Intermarriage
Who was the first king of Israel?
Saul
The careful and responsible management of possessions, abilities, talents, or time
Stewardship
How is wisdom different than knowledge
knowledge is what you know, wisdom is what you do with your knowledge
Why did Solomon ask God for wisdom?
He considered himself a small child
He felt unprepared to be a great king
What did surrounding himself with the wrong people led to?
Poor choices (idolatry)
What did God promise to Abraham?
To made into a great nation
That all the earth would be blessed through him
bless those who bless him/ curse those who curse him
The ability to clearly see right from wrong
Discernment
According to James 1:5 (our last Bible verse), how can we get wisdom?
Ask God
What did Solomon build?
The temple
Why is knowing right from wrong not good enough for a Christian?
Christians must choose to do right
What were God's instructions at the wall of Jericho?
march around it silently for 7 days. Then shout
highly respect of honor
revere
What is the foundation of wise living? (Think of the story of the wise builder and the foolish builder)
God and God's word
What book did Solomon write to teach wisdom and discernment?
Proverbs
What was God's punishment for Solomon's foolishness?
His kingdom would be taken from his son except for 1 tribe
Who was Jacob's favorite son?
Joseph