1 Kings - Chapter-3

Chapter Summary

Alliance of Solomon and Pharoah. Marriage with Pharoah's daughter. Loses at Gibeon. Solomon's prayer. His wisdom.

Look at Deuteronomy 7:3 and 2 Corinthians 6:14. How doe they relate to verse 1 of 1 Kings 3? Why is what Solomon did potentially wrong and why would God command against it? What is our application today?
Look at Deuteronomy 12:2-3 and compare it with 1 Kings 3:2. What is the problem with what the people are doing? What might have been their motivation to worship God on their own terms and not on God's own terms?
Verse 3 is mostly positive but with a clear negative. What might the author of Kings say about your life if you were in the story?
What does verse 3 teach us about how even imperfect people love God? How can this give us comfort today?
In verse 6 God blesses Solomon for his obedience. Does this always happen or only sometimes? Have you seen something like this happen in your own life? What did it teach you?
What does verse 7 show us about where real governmental power comes from? How could we help those around us have this perspective?
Do you see wisdom as important like Solomon does in verse 9? What sort of things do you usually prioritize over wisdom and why?
What are some intentionally ways a church could prioritize wisdom over worldly things?
How might a parent remind their child to pursue wisdom more than riches?
What does verse 13 show us about how sometimes wisdom can lead to riches? Have you seen this in your own life or in the life of someone you know?