Historical Context
How old was Solomon when he became King?
20 years old!
What book of the Bible did The Story portion of the lesson come from?
1 Kings
What did Solomon ask God for?
Wisdom
[True or false]
When Solomon was a youth, he hated the Lord
False
What is the takeaway from the lesson?
If we love the Lord, we will be within His will!
Who was the father of Solomon?
King David
What two Gospel books were cited in today's lesson?
Matthew and John
What was the famous/funny issue that Solomon resolved with wisdom?
The issue of two women claiming ownership over a baby
What comes first, obedience or love?
Love
Fear of the Lord = ???
Wisdom
What were David's instructions to Solomon before he died?
To be a man and follow the Lord!
Where did Solomon go to sacrifice as detailed in the passage 1 Kings 3:3-15?
Gibeon
[Must answer both correctly]
How many wives did Solomon have?
How many concubines did Solomon have?
700 wives
300 concubines
[Without your Bible]
Recite the greatest commandment
To love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and all your mind!
Love of the Lord = ???
God's Will!
Who was the mother of King Solomon?
Bathsheba
What does the passage 1 Kings 3:16-28 discuss?
The story of Solomon resolving a dispute between two women
How did the Lord punish Solomon?
By raising up adversaries/enemies against him
What did Jesus teach about obedience in John 14:21?
That love is the source of obedience
What does the "Fear of the Lord" mean for believers?
Our "Love of the Lord"
What river did Solomon's influence reach at the height of his power?
The Euphrates
[fill in the blank]
Solomon showed his ____ for the Lord by walking according to the ____________ given him by his ______ David, except that he _______ sacrifices and burned _______ on the high places
Love, instructions, father, offered, incense
What happened to Israel after Solomon died?
It split into two countries
[Fill in the blank]
Solomon ______ God first, and from that came his __________ to ____ God’s commands and follow God’s ____!
Loved, motivation, obey, will
What kind of reasoning was used in the Wrap Up?
Deductive reasoning