Discussion Questions
Getting Started
What’s something you’ve done that felt wise at the time but now seems foolish? Funny stories are a plus!Digging Deep
Why did Solomon marry Pharaoh’s daughter? What does this mean in light of Israel’s past in Egypt?Why are these “high places” problematic and why does God want them destroyed? See Deuteronomy 12:2.Making It Real
Why did God bless Solomon with more than wisdom? How can we safeguard ourselves from thinking that Godly wisdom will make us “healthy and wealthy?”Why was Solomon’s wisdom more than just about making good choices for Himself? While praying for wisdom for our own issues is good; how can we ask for the kind of wisdom Solomon received that was concerned with justice for others?