15. Because Solomon asked for wisdom rather than for long life and riches, what besides wisdom did
God give him?
Answer
"Because thou has asked this thing; . . . behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a
wise and an understanding heart. . . . And I have also given thee that which thou has not asked, both riches,
and honor." 1 Kings 3: 11-13.
NOTE - The following are some things we are taught in the Scriptures to pray for:(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
For daily bread. Matt. 6:11.
For the forgiveness of sin. 2 Chron. 7:14; Ps. 32:5,6; 1 John 1: 9; 5: 16.
For the Holy Spirit. Luke 11:13; Zech. 10:1; John 14: 16.
For deliverance in the hour of temptation and danger. Matt. 6:13; John 17:11,15; Prov. 3:26;
Ps. 91:7; Matt. 24:20.
(5) For wisdom and understanding. James 1:5; 1 Kings 3:9; Dan. 2:17-19.
(6) For peaceable and quiet lives. 1 Tim. 2:1,2.
(7) For the healing of the sick. James 5:14,15; 2 Kings 20:1-11.
(8) For the prosperity of the ministers of God and the gospel. Eph. 6:18,19; Col. 4:3; 2 Thess.
3:1.
(9) For those who suffer for the truth's sake. Heb. 13: 3; Acts 12: 5.
(10) For kings, rulers, and all in authority. 1 Tim. 2: 1, 2; Ezra 6:10.
(11) For temporal prosperity. 2 Cor. 9:10; James 5:17,18.
(12) For our enemies. Matt. 5:44.
(13) For all saints. Eph. 6:18
(14) For all men. 1 Tim. 2:1.
(15) For the Lord to vindicate His cause. 1 Kings 18:30-39.
(16) For the coming of Christ and of God's kingdom. Matt. 6:10; Rev. 22: 20.
What instruction shows that sanctification is a progressive work?
And what besides a mere belief in the truth is necessary?
What has ever been the theme of God's prophets?
Was the Sabbath intended as a day for public worship?
What example did Christ set in Sabbath observance?
How did Christ speak of the gathering of the Gentiles?
What divine law of retroaction attends giving?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle