Wisest…

20Out in the open wisdom calls aloud, she raises her voice in the public square; 21on top of the wall she cries out, at the city gate she makes her speech: 22“How long will you who are simple love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge? ~Proverbs 1

23Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you, I will make known to you my teachings. 24But since you refuse to listen when I call and no one pays attention when I stretch out my hand, 25since you disregard all my advice and do not accept my rebuke, 26I in turn will laugh when disaster strikes you; ~Proverbs 1

26bI will mock when calamity overtakes you—27when calamity overtakes you like a storm, when disaster sweeps over you like a whirlwind, when distress and trouble overwhelm you. 28“Then they will call to me but I will not answer; they will look for me but will not find me, 29since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord. ~Proverbs 1

30Since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke, 31they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of their schemes. 32For the waywardness of the simple will kill them and the complacency of fools will destroy them; 33but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.” ~Proverbs 1

King David’s Wives and their Sons: Bathsheba “More Wives” Bathsheba Abigail Ahinoam Maacah Haggith Abital Eglah Michal Watched her bathing Wife of Nabal From Jezreel Daughter of Talmai king of Geshur Name means “festive” Her name means “heifer” I Chr. 3:5 Daughter of King Saul (Some scholars think Michal was also Eglah) ? Mother of Solomon Mother of Kileib 2nd son… Died very young Mother of Amnon 1st son Killed by Absalom Mother of Absalom 3rd son Killed Amnon (Killed by Joab) Mother of Adonijah 4th son Mother of Shefatya 5th son Mother of Yitre'am 6th son

Mother of Adonijah 4th son King David’s Wives and their Sons: Bathsheba “More Wives” Bathsheba Abigail Ahinoam Maacah Haggith Abital Eglah Michal Watched her bathing Wife of Nabal From Jezreel Daughter of Talmai king of Geshur Name means “festive” Her name means “heifer” I Chr. 3:5 Daughter of King Saul (Some scholars think Michal was also Eglah) ? Mother of Solomon Mother of Kileib 2nd son… Died very young Mother of Amnon 1st son Killed by Absalom Mother of Absalom 3rd son Killed Amnon (Killed by Joab) Mother of Adonijah 4th son Mother of Shefatya 5th son Mother of Yitre'am 6th son

Mother of Adonijah 4th son King David’s Wives and their Sons: Bathsheba Bathsheba Haggith Watched her bathing Name means “festive” Mother of Solomon Mother of Adonijah 4th son

Mother of Adonijah 4th son King David’s Wives and their Sons: Bathsheba Bathsheba Haggith Watched her bathing Name means “festive” Mother of Solomon Mother of Adonijah 4th son

Three Big Headaches King David left for Solomon: Bathsheba Adonijah Wanted the throne, asked to marry Abishag

Three Big Headaches King David left for Solomon: Bathsheba Adonijah Wanted the throne, asked to marry Abishag

Three Big Headaches King David left for Solomon: Bathsheba Adonijah Joab Adonijah Wanted the throne, asked to marry Abishag Traitor who joined forces with Adonijah

Three Big Headaches King David left for Solomon: Bathsheba Adonijah Joab Adonijah Wanted the throne, asked to marry Abishag Traitor who joined forces with Adonijah

Three Big Headaches King David left for Solomon: Bathsheba Adonijah Joab Adonijah Shimei Wanted the throne, asked to marry Abishag Traitor who joined forces with Adonijah Weasel who turned against David, then tried to worm his way back in…

Three Big Headaches King David left for Solomon: Bathsheba Adonijah Joab Adonijah Shimei Wanted the throne, asked to marry Abishag Traitor who joined forces with Adonijah Weasel who turned against David, then tried to worm his way back in…

Three Executions and a Wedding! Bathsheba

Three Executions and a Wedding! Bathsheba Google “I married a Princess”

4The king went to Gibeon to offer sacrifices, for that was the most important high place, and Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings on that altar. 5At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” ~I Kings 3

4The king went to Gibeon to offer sacrifices, for that was the most important high place, and Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings on that altar. 5At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” ~I Kings 3

If you do not ask, you will never “recognize” the relationship you have with the Giver.

6Solomon answered, “You have shown great kindness to your servant, my father David, because he was faithful to you and righteous and upright in heart. You have continued this great kindness to him and have given him a son to sit on his throne this very day. ~I Kings 3

7“Now, Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. 8Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or number. 9So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?” ~I Kings 3

10The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this 10The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. 11So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, 12I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. ~I Kings 3

10The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this 10The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. 11So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, 12I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. ~I Kings 3

God’s Responses (when we ask)

God’s Responses (when we ask) ~ “No, it wouldn’t be good for you.”

God’s Responses (when we ask) ~ “No, it wouldn’t be good for you.” ~ “Not now, you’re not ready for it yet.”

God’s Responses (when we ask) ~ “No, it wouldn’t be good for you.” ~ “Not now, you’re not ready for it yet.” ~ “I’ll let you have it… but what you’re asking for will mature you through difficulty instead of satisfying you with pleasure.”

God’s Responses (when we ask) ~ “No, it wouldn’t be good for you.” ~ “Not now, you’re not ready for it yet.” ~ “I’ll let you have it… but what you’re asking for will mature you through difficulty instead of satisfying you with pleasure.” ~ “No, you need to learn to be content with what you have first.”

God’s Responses (when we ask) ~ “No, it wouldn’t be good for you.” ~ “Not now, you’re not ready for it yet.” ~ “I’ll let you have it… but what you’re asking for will mature you through difficulty instead of satisfying you with pleasure.” ~ “No, you need to learn to be content with what you have first.” ~ “Yes, I’ll give it to you, but I’m giving it to you so you can give it to others.”

10The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this 10The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. 11So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, 12I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. ~I Kings 3

13Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for—both wealth and honor—so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings. 14And if you walk in obedience to me and keep my decrees and commands as David your father did, I will give you a long life.” 15Then Solomon awoke—and he realized it had been a dream. He returned to Jerusalem, stood before the ark of the Lord’s covenant and sacrificed burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. ~I Kings 3

7“Now, Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. 8Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or number. 9So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?” ~I Kings 3

10The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this 10The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. 11So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, 12I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. ~I Kings 3

“Humble” always gets “wiser.”

“Humble” always gets “wiser.” So the Wise become Wiser and Fools more Foolish…

“Humble” always gets “wiser.” So the Wise become Wiser and Fools more Foolish… Because wisdom (at it’s core) is really nothing more than humble teachability.

“Humble” always gets “wiser.” So the Wise become Wiser and Fools more Foolish… Because wisdom (at it’s core) is really nothing more than humble teachability.

The enemy of your soul will happily give you enough evidence to believe that you can live well without seeking God’s wisdom.

5If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. ~James 1