In the West, where wealth and consumption are the language that people speak everyday, it is important to remember the difference between wisdom and folly. King Solomon is known even by non-Christians for his wealth and wisdom, and his story within the pages of the Bible is both amazing and cautionary. Solomon’s father, King David, had unified Israel and received promise from God that one from his line would always be on the throne, a King forever, and the Book of Kings tells the story starting with Solomon. It may not be what you expect, but it reveals Israel’s present longing and it points forward to Israel’s and ultimately, humanity’s greatest need — the One True King.

This study booklet is intended to be worked through in a group. Each session is structured with INTRODUCTION, READ, and DISCUSS sections to help navigate and dig into the Biblical text.

The READ section is extensive per session. To get the most from it, take time to read each session’s scripture ahead of time. Read it out loud and also read it quietly. Prepare your heart and mind to study and apply it with your group.

There is also a section entitled LIVE IT OUT. It is designed to help you take a specific action step towards Jesus in regards to the passage you just studied. When sharing about yourself in group, be honest and don’t hesitate to be vulnerable, ensuring you always protect each other’s confidence. After going through each session, pray for one another, and use the answers shared to encourage, strengthen, and care for each other not just in your group time, but between your meetings.

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