A Wise and Just King

1 Kings 3:16-28

March 10, 2019

Introduction:

I.   The king is persented with a dilemma. 1 Kings 3:16-22.

II.   Solomon's wise solution. 1 Kings 3:23-27

III.  A king who will do justly. 1 Kings 3:28; Psalm 72:1-2, 4.

IV.   The wisdom and perfect justice of a future King. Romans 3:21-26.

Questions for reflection:

• How does king Solonom point to the wisdom and justice of Jesus?
• The people were amazed and delighted by the wisdom and justice of Solomon.
  Are you amazed and delighted to have Jesus as your king?
• What is the divine dilemma and how does Jesus solve it?