THE KING’S BUSINESS
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LESSON OUTLINE.
What did David desire for Solomon? 1 Chron. 22:12-19. What is the source of-power for the best service? Isa. 11:2, 5. (3) God’s Response, vs. 10-15. Solomon’s prayer pleases the Lord, v. 10. The things Solomon asked for were the highest things, v. 11. For this reason God gave to Solomon an understanding heart, v. 12. He also, gave him riches and honor, v. 13. He also promised him conditionally long life, v. 14. When Solomon a\toke he went to Jeru salem and made an offering to the Lord, v. 15. Questions •' Does true prayer please the Lord? Prov. 15:8. Was it the unselfishness of Solomon’s prayer that pleased the Lord ? Jer. 25:5; Matt. 20:21, 22. What did God give Solomon? 4:29-34; 1 Chron. 29:25.. Why was not God’s promise of long life to Solomon fulfilled? ch. 11:4, 9, 12. PRACTICAL POINTS. (1) Is not the attitude of our Father, “Ask what I shall give thee?” (2) Wisdom is the principal thing. (3) Can you look God in the face and avow your choice? (4) It is God’s will for us that we should want wisdom. (5) He is a wise man that knows the worth of wisdom. (6) “Delight thyself also in the Lord, and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart.” (7) Seek first the glory of God, and the windows of heaven will be open. (8) Covet earnestly the best gifts. (9.) God gave Solomon the wisdom he asked for, and the wealth he asked not for.
(1) Solomon’s Regal Sacrifice, vs. 4. The king went to Gibeah to make sacri fice, v. 4. . The tabernacle and brazen altar were there, v. 4. There he offered a thousand burnt offer ings, v. 4. Questions • Why did Solomon go to Gibeah? 1 Chron. 1 : 5 . Who accompanied him? 1 Chron. 1:3. Was it customary to offer sacrifices at the king’s inauguration? 1 Sam. 11:15. Was it customary to offer large numbers? 1 Kings 8:63. (2) Solomon’s Request of Jehovah, vs. 5-9. Jehovah appeared to Solomon, v. 5. He commanded him to ask what he would, v. 5. Solomon acknowledges Jehovah’s kindness to his father, v. 6. He acknowledges his own unworthiness, vs. 7, 8. He makes request' for wisdom to rule wisely, v. 9. Questions: Was it unusual for God to appear in dreams? Gen. 28:12, 13.; N'um. 12:6; Matt. 1 : 20 . Does God put himself at the disposal of men? Jer. 33:3. What does He require in such a case? 2 Chron. 7:13-24; John 14:13, 14. What should we have when we ask? 1 John 5 :14, 15. What great mercy had God shown David? 2 Samuel 7:8, 12; Psa. 78 :70-72. Who does Solomon say made him king? v. 7; Dan. 2:21. What does he confess is his limitation? Jer. 1:6; 1 Chron. 29:1. Why' does he call’ Israel ‘‘thy people” ? Ex: 19:5, 6’; Psa. 78:71. For what does he pray? 2 Chron. 1 :10.
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