QUEEN OF SHEBA
Who came to visit Solomon after hearing about his wisdom?
The Queen of Sheba
What king did the Queen of Sheba visit?
Solomon
What does "light" represent in this lesson?
Truth, understanding, God's Word, and what God reveals to us.
Who was Solomon's father?
David
Name one way a teenager can seek God.
Prayer, Bible reading, church, Bible study, worship, asking questions, etc.
What did the Queen of Sheba hear about Solomon?
His wisdom and his relationship to the name of the LORD.
Where did the Queen of Sheba go to meet Solomon?
Jerusalem
What should we do when God gives us light?
Respond to it.
What did Solomon ask God for instead of riches?
Wisdom/an understanding heart.
Name one thing that can distract teenagers from God's light.
Social media, friends, entertainment, peer pressure, distractions, etc.
What did the Queen bring with her when she came to Solomon?
spices, gold, and precious stones.
What happened when the Queen asked Solomon her difficult questions?
Solomon answered all of them; nothing was hidden from him.
What's the difference between hearing God's Word and responding to God's Word?
Hearing means receiving the information; responding means putting it into action.
What book contains the story of the Queen of Sheba visiting Solomon?
1 Kings
If God shows you that you need to forgive someone, what does responding to the light look like?
Forgiving them instead of continuing to hold the offense.
Why did the Queen of Sheba come to Jerusalem?
to test Solomon with difficult questions and see his wisdom for herself.
What caused the Queen of Sheba to be overwhelmed when she saw Solomon's kingdom?
His wisdom, his palace, his servants, the organization of his kingdom, and the worship surrounding him.
Give one example of responding to God's light.
Repenting, forgiving someone, obeying God's Word, changing our behavior, praying, seeking God, sharing the Gospel.
According to James 1:22, what should we be instead of hearers only?
Doers of the Word.
You know you shouldn't be doing something, but your friends encourage you to do it. What does responding to God's light look like?
Choosing obedience to God rather than following peer pressure.
What did the Queen of Sheba recognize about Solomon's blessings?
That the LORD was behind them and had delighted in Solomon.
Complete the idea from 1 Kings 10:7: “The half was not told me…”
“…of thy wisdom.”
Why does receiving more light create greater responsibility?
Because when we know God's truth, we are responsible for how we respond to that truth.
Complete this verse: “Be ye doers of the word, and not…”
“…hearers only.”
You hear a powerful sermon and agree with everything the preacher says, but you don't change anything afterward. Did you respond to the light? Explain.
No. Hearing and agreeing aren't enough; responding means putting God's truth into action.