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By 1 Kings 10, word had spread to the queen of Sheba about the amazing wisdom of King Solomon. She traveled to his courts with an entourage of great abundance—camels, spices, gold, and precious stones. Solomon’s acclaim, however, served a greater purpose for the queen: blessing the Lord of Israel (1 Kings 10:9).
What did the queen of Sheba discover during her visit? How does the queen’s amazement demonstrate the same amazement that the crowds experienced through the teachings of Jesus?
When the queen of Sheba surveyed the king’s wisdom in conversation, aswell as the splendor of life in his palace, it took her breath away. The rumors of his wisdom and prosperity didn’t offer the full picture of what life in his kingdom was really like. She recognized the king’s justice and righteousness. She acknowledged God’s eternal love for His people and how happy Solomon’s men were because of his wisdom. The queen recognized how a people who have a wise leader and a loving God are truly blessed.
Jesus is the all-wise and perfect Ruler, surpassing Solomon in all his wisdom. Just as the queen of Sheba was amazed at Solomon, the crowds Jesus spoke to were also amazed at His wisdom and authority. And yet, unlike the queen of Sheba who blessed the God of Israel, many refused to believe in Jesus. Jesus spoke about the wisdom of Solomon, but regarding Himself and His own wisdom said, “... something greater than Solomon is here” (Matthew 12:42). Jesus had come to lead people into true wisdom: faith in Him.
FAMILY DISCUSSION POINTS:
UNIT KEY PASSAGE: Kids that memorize the key passage are awarded 5 points to spend each month in our CK store!
Do not be wise in your own eyes. Fear the Lord and shun evil.
Proverbs 3:7
By 1 Kings 10, word had spread to the queen of Sheba about the amazing wisdom of King Solomon. She traveled to his courts with an entourage of great abundance—camels, spices, gold, and precious stones. Solomon’s acclaim, however, served a greater purpose for the queen: blessing the Lord of Israel (1 Kings 10:9).
What did the queen of Sheba discover during her visit? How does the queen’s amazement demonstrate the same amazement that the crowds experienced through the teachings of Jesus?
When the queen of Sheba surveyed the king’s wisdom in conversation, aswell as the splendor of life in his palace, it took her breath away. The rumors of his wisdom and prosperity didn’t offer the full picture of what life in his kingdom was really like. She recognized the king’s justice and righteousness. She acknowledged God’s eternal love for His people and how happy Solomon’s men were because of his wisdom. The queen recognized how a people who have a wise leader and a loving God are truly blessed.
Jesus is the all-wise and perfect Ruler, surpassing Solomon in all his wisdom. Just as the queen of Sheba was amazed at Solomon, the crowds Jesus spoke to were also amazed at His wisdom and authority. And yet, unlike the queen of Sheba who blessed the God of Israel, many refused to believe in Jesus. Jesus spoke about the wisdom of Solomon, but regarding Himself and His own wisdom said, “... something greater than Solomon is here” (Matthew 12:42). Jesus had come to lead people into true wisdom: faith in Him.
FAMILY DISCUSSION POINTS:
- God knows everything, past, present, and future.
- The Queen of Sheba was amazed at the wisdom God had given Solomon.
- The people who heard Jesus teach were also amazed at his wisdom, authority, and power.
- Jesus is who He says He is: the mightiest King with the greatest wisdom, authority, and power.
- Jesus came to live, die, and rise again.
UNIT KEY PASSAGE: Kids that memorize the key passage are awarded 5 points to spend each month in our CK store!
Do not be wise in your own eyes. Fear the Lord and shun evil.
Proverbs 3:7
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