For Day 98 of our "Bible in a Year" playlist, we begin 1 Kings with chapters 1-3. As David’s reign ends, Solomon secures the throne amid intrigue and bloodshed. His request for wisdom from God and his just rulings mark the start of a reign poised to fulfill Davidic promises, rooted in divine favor.Questions:1. Adonijah’s thwarted bid for the throne in chapter 1 reveals human ambition clashing with God’s choice—how does this tension deepen our theological understanding of divine election versus human striving in the unfolding of God’s kingdom?2. Solomon’s prayer for wisdom in chapter 3 prioritizes discernment over wealth—how might this request challenge us to reflect on the theological significance of wisdom as a divine gift that aligns us with God’s will over worldly power?3. Solomon’s wise judgment in chapter 3 foreshadows his role in building God’s temple—how does this early act invite us to consider the connection between justice, worship, and the establishment of God’s presence among His people?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible hereMy video review the CSB Apologetics Study BibleAll our links are here