2. The King Who Had It All P 175-178 P 185-189 P 191-192

3. Wisdom Asks for Wisdom – James 1:5 – God gives – doesn’t take back He desired a discerning heart – Distinguish right and wrong Has great diplomacy

4. Wisdom Challenge of God-given wisdom – Death of a baby – “Cut the baby in half” Wisdom in the proverbs Song of songs; Ecclesiastes

5. Temple of Presence Builds the Temple of “dreams” – 7 years – 180,000 laborers; 4,000 supervisors Brings in the Ark of the Covenant

6. Temple of Presence God fills the temple – Presence – Lampstand, Bread, Incense – Holy of holies Cloud of Glory descends God’s promise to hear

7. Marital Compromise 700 wives of Royal birth 300 concubines (slaves) – Extend the family name – Children had rights to inheritance

8. Marital Compromise Concubines – Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians, Hittites Family Celebrations – Solomon turned his heart toward their gods

9. God’s Story Dwell among men – Establish his Presence Idea: positioning and obedience

10. Their Story Solomon had great wisdom – Lacked practical knowledge – Head Knowledge vs. Life Skills He lost the kingdom

11. Our Story The Fear of the Lord – knowledge – Wisdom - application of knowledge – Scripture vs. culture Keep the Lord in the center