1. GREAT PRAYERS OF THE BIBLE

2. SOLOMON’S PRAYER FOR WISDOM

3. The Lord appeared to Solomon at Gibeon
Solomon had gone to Gibeon to offer sacrifices
The Temple had not yet been built – 1 Kings 3:1-2
Solomon loved God and truly wanted to honor Him – Kings 3:3-4

4. The Lord appeared to Solomon at Gibeon
There God spoke to Solomon in a dream
This was no ordinary dream – 1 Kings 3:5
God said to him, ‘Ask for whatever you want me to give you’

5. Solomon asked the Lord for Wisdom
He understood the importance of wisdom
Solomon knew that he needed wisdom to be a good king! – Kings 3:7-9
Solomon would later write of the value of wisdom – Proverbs 4:7

6. Solomon asked the Lord for Wisdom
God generously gives wisdom to ALL who ask!
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God – James 1:5-8
God gave Solomon great wisdom– 1 Kings 4:29-34; Matthew 12:42

7. Solomon’s request pleased the Lord
Some things we can learn from Solomon’s request
His request began with heartfelt praise – 1 Kings 3:6; Hebrews 13:15
His request was made with true humility – 1 Kings 3:7-8; James 4:6
What he requested was honorable – 1 Kings 3:9; James 4:1-4

8. Solomon’s request pleased the Lord
Some things we can learn about God’s character
God is eager to answer honorable requests – 1 Kings 3:10-12; John 5:14-15
He is always generous in His response – 1 Kings 3:12-13; James 1:5
He expects us to be good stewards of what He gives us! – Kings 3:14; Matthew 25:14-46; 1 Peter 4:10; 2 Corinthians 9:6-11