I. OUTLINE FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING

Solomon Requests an Understanding Heart
- 1. Gibeon's high place sacrifices, vv1-4
- 2. grace & responsibility from God's word, vv6-15
--- a. praising God's mercy & grace, vv6-7
--- b. pleading humbly for wisdom, vv8-9
--- c. plentiful gifts from the Father of lights, vv10-14
----- i. great grace comes w/grave responsibility, v14
- 3. great wisdom in action, vv15-28
--- a. Jerusalem offerings at the tabernacle, v15
--- b. judgment w/wisdom from the king's throne, vv16-28
----- i. maternal love & eternal LOVE

II. OBSERVATIONS FOR OUR APPLICATION

Sorrowful Lack of Wisdom at the Fall, Gen 3:1-7
- 1. deceived by Satan, Gen 3:1-5
- 2. disobedient Adam, Gen 3:6
- 3. death of the soul, Gen 3:7

Solomon's Love for God & God's People, 1 Ki 3:1-15
- 1. ignorant passion (mercy astounding), 1 Ki 3:1-4
- 2. invaluable perspective (grace abounding), 1 Ki 3:5-14
- 3. immediate practice (glory resounding), 1 Ki 3:15

Saints' Life in Faith, Jas 1:5-8
- 1. ask, Jas 1:5
- 2. ask in faith, Jas 1:6-8
--- a. the answer is in the asking, Jn 15:4-5