A Wise Request

1 Kings 3:1-15

March 3, 2019

Introduction:

I.    A foreboding preamble. 1 Kings 3:1-3.

II.   A prayer that pleases God. 1 Kings 3:4-9.

       A.  Motivated by God's love and faithfulness. 1 Kings 3:6.

       B.  Characterized by humility and dependence. 1 Kings 3:7-8.

       C.  Ambitious for God's Kingdom. 1 Kings 3:9.

III.   Solomon is granted the wisdom he needs. 1 Kings 3:11-12, James 1:5.

Questions for reflection:

• Are there places in your life where you love God with allyour heart, "except"...?
• What is it in hyour life for which you are in need of wisdom?
  
  
• With Lent approaching, what might be one way to strengthen or renew your prayer life?