June 28, 2021
JULY 4 | APPLICATION
Why does evening come before morning in the Genesis narrative? Maybe, in part, to remind us that God is always a step ahead.
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June 28, 2021
JULY 4 | DISCOVERY
What can you infer about Solomon’s character traits from this week's lesson text?
July 9, 2012
Lesson for July 15, 2012: Solomon Judges with Wisdom and Justice (1 Kings 3; 2 Chronicles 9:8)
This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. ______ By Sam E. Stone Solomon succeeded his father, King David, as ruler of Israel. Early in his reign, before he built the temple in Jerusalem, he went to Gibeon to offer sacrifices. There he offered a thousand burnt offerings on the altar. At Gibeon, the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream. God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you” (1 Kings 3:5). Solomon responded in complete humility, “O Lord . . . you have made your
