"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom," are the wise father's words to his son in Proverbs 4:7. As it's written in some other translations, "The beginning of wisdom is this: get wisdom." This verse shows, maybe more than anyplace else in the bible, how important it is to get wisdom. But why is that so important? In the sermon Pastor Scott looks at King Solomon as an example of someone who pursued wisdom above all else. When given one of the greatest offers ever made to anyone, Solomon chose wisdom above all else, including honor, fame, riches, and the death of his enemies. Let's learn what wisdom is, how to obtain, and why we should pursue it so diligently.
Lesson 1: Wisdom is discerning ________ ____ ____ (1 Kings 3:9-12).
Lesson 2: Wisdom is associated with ________________ (1 Kings 3:9; Proverbs 1:5, 10:8, 19, 13:3, 17:27-28, 19:20; James 1:19).
Lesson 3: Wisdom is available to ______ __________ (1 Kings 3:7).
Lesson 4: Wisdom is available for ____________ (James 1:5 cf. James 4:3; 1 Kings 3:7-9).
Lesson 5: Wisdom leads to __________ _______________ (Matthew 6:33; 1 Kings 3:13; Proverbs 3:1-9).
Family Worship Guide
Memory Verse: Philippians 2:5
Day 1: Read 1Kings 3:5-9, Prov. 1:5, 10:8, 19, 13:3, 17:27-28, 19:20, James 1:19 What would you say if God made you the same offer he made Solomon? God gave Solomon wisdom and knowledge. What are the differences between them? Why are wisdom and discernment almost synonymous? What does wisdom allow us to discern? Look at verses nine and eleven for the answer.
Day 2: Read James 1:5, James 4:3, 1Kings 3:7-9 Why is wisdom associated with listening? Or in other words, why do wise people listen so well? |
