Message Notes for July 31, 2022
Series: Storyline
Title: Wisdom For the Asking

James:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives
generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
Opening the pipeline of wisdom:

2 Chronicles 1:6-13
1. Acknowledging our need for wisdom.
Proverbs 8:11 For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it.

2. Knowing God is the provider of wisdom.
Psalm 111:10 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey His commandments will grow in wisdom.

3. Desire to honor God in our decisions and directions.
2 Chronicles 7: 17-18 As for you, if you faithfully follow me as David your father did, obeying all my commands, decrees, and regulations, 18 then I will establish the throne of your dynasty.

4. Knowing that we need Godly counsel.
Proverbs 1:5 nkjv A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel.

Family/Group Study Notes for week of July31, 2022
Series: Storyline
Title: Wisdom For the Asking

Read 2 Chronicles Chapter 1:1-13. Why do you think Solomon made so many sacrifices before the altar of God? Beginning in vs. 7, we see a bit of Solomon’s fearful heart as a young man given such a huge task of governance. What was it about his prayer that God dearly loved? How can this prayer guide your own prayers before God? What do you think God desires most from your life?

Read Solomon’s prayer in 2 Chronicles 6:12-42 and Chapter 7: 1-2. What does this prayer reveal about the relationship Solomon has with God? What does Solomon understand about the nature of human beings? What does Solomon understand about the nature of God? How do you see God in this prayer? How do you see the justice of God in this prayer? In what ways have you prayed this type of prayer? Share with the group. Why do you think the glory of God was so revealed after such a prayer? How can this type of prayer usher in the glory of God in your own life?

Read 2 Chronicles 7:14-22. What are the promises in this passage? What are the commands? What is God wanting Solomon and the people to do? What are the blessings? What are the consequences? How do you see this lived out among churches and leaders today? How do you see this happening in the lives of individuals and families?

Review the four points in the message outline. How can you apply these in your life as you seek wisdom from God?

Gather with each other and pray for each other and your heart and desire for wisdom from God.