Worship Guide
Message & Sermon Notes
King of Wisdom
1 Kings 3:16-28
Pastor Jason Carlson
Solomon’s prayer (v. 9)
• “understanding mind” = lev shama (listening heart)
• “govern” = shapat (to bring justice, to order rightly)
God’s answer (v. 12)
• “wisdom” = chokmah (fit, able, skilled)
• Putting knowledge into action
• Technically skilled (as in a craftsman, ex. Proverbs 8)
• Ordering life well according to the will of God
Proverbs 9:10
1 Kings 3:16-28
In the case of the two mothers, Solomon:
1. Delivers a wise and just ruling
Psalm 72:1-4, 6, 12-14
3 observations in Solomon’s dealings with the two women:
1) We see the goodness of king
2) We see the wisdom of the king
Romans 8:28
3) We see the deficiency of the king
Leviticus 20:22-23
Deuteronomy 17:18-20
2. Reminds us of our need for a truly wise and just Ruler
Isaiah 11:1-5
Luke 4:16-18
John 8:1-11
Titus 2:11-13
Isaiah 2:2-5
Sermon Discussion Questions
Questions for reflection:
1. What is wisdom in the biblical sense?
2. How can we seek and grow in wisdom?
Questions for discussion:
1. How does our passage illustrate Solomon’s gift and application of biblical wisdom?
2. For all his wisdom, in what ways has Solomon reminded us that we need a truly wise and just King?
3. How did Jesus demonstrate perfect wisdom and justice during his ministry? How will wisdom and justice be evidenced in his coming kingdom?
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