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2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 6–9; 11: Hear Thou in Heaven Their Prayer
Explore David’s fall and repentance, Solomon’s wisdom and temple, and the danger of a divided heart
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This week's lesson is ready to play as a live group game — 30 questions across 12 game types, built from these exact chapters. Everyone plays from their phone; the game shows on your TV. Free for up to 5 players, no account needed.
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Use these around the dinner table, in Sunday School, or for companionship study — each comes from this week's chapters.
- How could someone with the greatest wisdom in the world still make such terrible choices?
- What does Solomon’s story teach us about the danger of thinking we’re ‘above’ temptation?
- What’s one area of your life where you could really use more wisdom or discernment right now?
- When has putting someone else’s needs first ended up blessing you in unexpected ways?
- How is asking for ‘an understanding heart’ different from just asking to be smart?
- If God appeared to you tonight and said ‘Ask what I shall give thee,’ what would you ask for and why?
- Why do you think God was so pleased that Solomon asked for wisdom instead of wealth?
- Who in your life has been like a ‘Nathan’ — someone who lovingly helped you see something you needed to change?
Sample questions from this week's game
You’re a young king, and God appears to you in a dream saying, ‘Ask what I shall give thee.’ You feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of leading an entire nation. What do you ask for?
1 Kings 3:5-14
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An understanding heart to discern between good and evil — Solomon’s humble request for wisdom to serve God’s people showed incredible maturity. Rather than seeking personal gain, he asked for the ability to bless others. God was so pleased He gave Solomon not only unmatched wisdom but also the riches and honor he didn’t request. When we prioritize serving God and others, He often blesses us beyond what we imagined.
1 Kings 3:9
1 Kings 3:9
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Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? — This is Solomon’s famous prayer for wisdom. When offered anything by God, the young king asked not for wealth or power but for the ability to serve his people well. This verse has inspired countless leaders and believers to prioritize wisdom and discernment in their prayers.
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This week covers 2 Samuel 12:7, 1 Kings 3:9, 1 Kings 6:12-13, 1 Kings 8:61, 1 Kings 11:4. Read the chapters at churchofjesuschrist.org.
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