The Gospel Project at Home: The Queen of Sheba Visited Solomon

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Barnaby Swinburn is a British boy who is incredibly smart! In January 2024, at just 12 years old, Barnaby scored 162 on an IQ test he received for Christmas. His IQ score is believed to be higher than geniuses like Albert Einstein, and it placed Barnaby in the top 1% of the population. Sounds like Barnaby is super smart! 

When God gave Solomon the wisdom he asked for, people from other parts of the world heard about Solomon. When the Queen of Sheba heard about Solomon, she wanted to know if he was truly as wise as the rumors she’d heard. When she talked with Solomon and saw his kingdom, the Queen knew that Solomon was blessed by God because Solomon’s wisdom was worth more than all the silver and gold of the world.  

Solomon’s wisdom came from God. When people saw the way Solomon ruled with justice and righteousness, it was a picture of the God who had given Solomon that wisdom. In an even greater way, God shows us His justice and righteousness by sending Jesus to save sinners. Jesus is greater than Solomon because He comes with the highest wisdom, greatest authority, and perfect righteousness.  

The queen of Sheba was amazed at the wisdom God had given King Solomon. The people who heard Jesus teach were amazed at His wisdom, authority, and power. Jesus has all wisdom, authority, and power because He is God's Son who came to live, die, and rise again.                       

Pray: Thank You, God, for showing us Your justice and righteousness through Solomon and even more through Jesus. Help us trust in Your wisdom over all the other treasures of this world. Most of all, help us see how Jesus is perfect wisdom and perfect righteousness for us. Amen.

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Mornings: Ask God to give you wisdom for the situations you will encounter today. Ask Him to help you use the gifts He gives you to help others and show His goodness to them. If God was pleased that Solomon asked for wisdom, how do you think he feels when we ask for wisdom?

Evenings: Thank God for the wisdom of His Word, the Bible. Praise God for giving us all 66 books to help us learn about Him, see His plan to save us through Jesus, and show us how to live for Him. How has the Bible been wisdom to help you?

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For Fun: Decorate a small box or jar as a “Wisdom Box.” Every time you have a question or a problem you need help with, write it down on a slip of paper and put it in the box. Ask God to help you find the answers in His Word or from the wise advice of others. After some time, check back and see how God has helped you through those challenges! Use the same slips of paper to record the ways God’s wisdom helps you and celebrate His goodness toward your family.

To Serve: Research organizations that help translate the Bible for people groups who don’t have the Bible in their language. Discuss how God’s Word is wisdom for these people and why we want to help put Scripture into their language to help them know God. Pray for the people groups who will receive the Bible in their language. Ask God to give them wisdom to know Him and believe in Jesus.

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