1 Kings 1-3
- Right off the bat, Solomon made some
- In order to make right choices, we must
- But
- Knowledge is merely knowing the
- We must
- Wisdom is knowing how to
- But knowledge, understanding, and even wisdom is not enough! For know and understanding the facts and knowing how to apply them to our decision is not enough unless you apply them to your life and
So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is SIN. James 4:17
22 For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.” 1st Corinthians 1:22-25
Community Group Chats
Read Psalm 97:10 and Psalm 99:8 aloud. How do these two verses illustrate the same ideas? Do these ideas feel at odds to you or do you feel like they complement each other? What do they say about God?
For the king to take a census when God commands it is obedience, but for the king to take a census when God doesn’t command it is sinful. What are some areas of life where you want to “take your own census” after He has set up boundaries?
Read Psalm 138:8 aloud. Where do you like to put emphasis in this verse? Why is that particular emphasis most meaningful to you?
Read Psalm 139:16 aloud. Does it feel comforting or threatening to think of God having all your days written before you even existed? Why?
David makes some bold claims about his righteousness in his song in 2 Samuel 22:21-25. How is he pointing to the gospel here?
How can we respond, as a group and individually, to what we have learned about God’s character this week?