* Flipping through the Bible

* Ephesians 6:17b “…the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.”

“If 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 1:5

* The King who had it all! * 1 Kings

* Adonijah tried to steal the thrown * David made Solomon King * David gave Solomon advice

* David had the idea – too much war * Solomon built the temple – land had peace

* God: Ask for whatever you want… * Solomon: Honors God, Humility, wants discernment of right and wrong * God: Proud (Wisdom instead of long life, wealth, or destruction of enemies), yes and…wealth, honor and long life.

* Two Women * 1 baby died * 1 baby alive * Both women claimed the live baby was theirs

* Cut the live baby in ½ * 1 mother: OK * 1 mother: No! She can have him. * Then, Solomon knew

* Beauty and RichesRiddlesGenerous

* The King who had it all! * Wisdom * Wealth * Long Life * Many Children * Honored

1. God Created the World 2. Man Fell in Sin 3. God Flooded the World 4. God Spread the Nations 5. God Made Promises to Abraham 6. God Tested Abraham 7. Jacob Becomes Israel 8. Joseph led Israel into Egypt

9. Moses brought Israel out of Egypt 10. Commandments weren’t followed, so they wander 11. Joshua led the armies of Israel 12. Judge Gideon leads the army 13. Ruth shows God can use anyone 14. Saul first king of Israel 15. David – A man after God’s own heart 16. David sinned and was forgiven 17. Solomon the King who had it all

* Pawsitive Note