1 00:00:00,760 --> 00:00:05,720 Speaker 1: Let us pray, and God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding 2 00:00:05,880 --> 00:00:10,200 Speaker 1: exceeding much and largeness of heart, even as the sand 3 00:00:10,360 --> 00:00:16,160 Speaker 1: is on the seashore. First Kings, four twenty nine. Heavenly Father, 4 00:00:16,280 --> 00:00:19,479 Speaker 1: I thank you that you are constantly available for me 5 00:00:19,680 --> 00:00:23,360 Speaker 1: to draw from the well of your wisdom. Like Solomon 6 00:00:23,400 --> 00:00:26,599 Speaker 1: in today's reading of First Kings, I ask that you 7 00:00:26,680 --> 00:00:31,560 Speaker 1: give me divine understanding in all matters that pertain to life, business, 8 00:00:31,600 --> 00:00:37,360 Speaker 1: and relationships, because your understanding is greater than mine. As 9 00:00:37,400 --> 00:00:41,760 Speaker 1: I tap into this new power source, I'm excited because 10 00:00:41,760 --> 00:00:46,400 Speaker 1: I will understand situations like you do. I can now 11 00:00:46,479 --> 00:00:50,279 Speaker 1: have access to divine understanding in the matters of business, 12 00:00:50,360 --> 00:00:53,960 Speaker 1: even if I am new to the industry. Increase the 13 00:00:54,080 --> 00:00:57,480 Speaker 1: understanding in my life when it comes to leading others 14 00:00:57,520 --> 00:01:01,640 Speaker 1: and in the matters of giving advice. May my speech 15 00:01:01,680 --> 00:01:06,880 Speaker 1: be seasoned and well placed. May my actions be calculative 16 00:01:07,040 --> 00:01:10,960 Speaker 1: and precise. Thank you Lord that because I have opened 17 00:01:11,000 --> 00:01:14,120 Speaker 1: my heart to you and your ways, I will never 18 00:01:14,200 --> 00:01:17,920 Speaker 1: be without understanding as long as I rest and rely 19 00:01:18,400 --> 00:01:22,200 Speaker 1: on You. I declare that I am stepping into the 20 00:01:22,240 --> 00:01:27,480 Speaker 1: greatest season of understanding and wisdom in my life. In 21 00:01:27,640 --> 00:01:33,560 Speaker 1: Jesus name. Amen, thank you for praying with me to day. 22 00:01:34,360 --> 00:01:37,959 Speaker 1: Continue listening for an incredible Bible story brought to you 23 00:01:38,280 --> 00:01:54,280 Speaker 1: by Bible in a Year dot com Solomon's God given wisdom. 24 00:01:54,360 --> 00:01:57,360 Speaker 1: In our last story, the great reign of David came 25 00:01:57,400 --> 00:02:01,480 Speaker 1: to a close. David ruled over Israel for forty years 26 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:06,040 Speaker 1: and blessed the entire nation with his bravery, leadership, and 27 00:02:06,200 --> 00:02:09,800 Speaker 1: love for God. Now it was Solomon's duty to rule 28 00:02:09,840 --> 00:02:14,760 Speaker 1: over Israel with wisdom, mercy, and justice. As his first 29 00:02:14,800 --> 00:02:17,880 Speaker 1: act as king, Solomon took care of those who were 30 00:02:17,919 --> 00:02:21,160 Speaker 1: loyal to his father and dealt justly with those who 31 00:02:21,200 --> 00:02:24,800 Speaker 1: betrayed him. Now we watched the heart of Solomon connected 32 00:02:24,880 --> 00:02:27,560 Speaker 1: to the heart of God in a unique way. His 33 00:02:27,600 --> 00:02:31,840 Speaker 1: desire for wisdom over riches and influence sparks God's loyalty 34 00:02:31,960 --> 00:02:35,520 Speaker 1: and blessing. Inspired by the Book of First Kings in 35 00:02:35,639 --> 00:02:42,760 Speaker 1: second Chronicles, Hello, I'm pastor Jack Graham with today's episode 36 00:02:42,760 --> 00:02:45,960 Speaker 1: of the Bible in a Year. In our last time together, 37 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:49,160 Speaker 1: we heard how David left final words of encouragement and 38 00:02:49,200 --> 00:02:54,280 Speaker 1: instruction for Solomon before he died. After David's death, Solomon 39 00:02:54,360 --> 00:02:56,720 Speaker 1: set about dealing with those who had betrayed his father 40 00:02:56,840 --> 00:03:00,600 Speaker 1: and him, and blessing those who proved loyalty Israel and 41 00:03:00,720 --> 00:03:04,480 Speaker 1: to its leader. Already we caught glimpses of a man 42 00:03:04,600 --> 00:03:08,240 Speaker 1: wise beyond his years, but that was just the beginning. 43 00:03:09,000 --> 00:03:12,760 Speaker 1: Today we'll learn how Solomon pursued godly wisdom, choosing it 44 00:03:12,840 --> 00:03:16,360 Speaker 1: over wealth and status. God is pleased by the heart 45 00:03:16,360 --> 00:03:18,959 Speaker 1: of the young king and blesses him in a very 46 00:03:18,960 --> 00:03:23,400 Speaker 1: special way. Solomon's wisdom will become something of renown throughout 47 00:03:23,480 --> 00:03:26,440 Speaker 1: his kingdom as he listens to his people and discerns 48 00:03:26,520 --> 00:03:30,360 Speaker 1: right from wrong and good from evil. So let's listen 49 00:03:30,440 --> 00:03:36,160 Speaker 1: now to today's scripture. Solomon sat in the palace courtyard 50 00:03:36,200 --> 00:03:39,720 Speaker 1: of Pharaoh, King of Egypt. The hot Egyptian son beat 51 00:03:39,760 --> 00:03:42,680 Speaker 1: down on his back, causing a slight drip of sweat 52 00:03:42,720 --> 00:03:46,000 Speaker 1: to fall down his neck. Solomon was there for a 53 00:03:46,080 --> 00:03:49,720 Speaker 1: very specific purpose. He knew that in order for Israel 54 00:03:49,800 --> 00:03:53,240 Speaker 1: to thrive, it could not just battle other countries. Some 55 00:03:53,360 --> 00:03:57,520 Speaker 1: alliances had to be made for the preservation of their culture. So, 56 00:03:57,560 --> 00:03:59,760 Speaker 1: when the heat of day in the palace of Pharaoh, 57 00:04:00,080 --> 00:04:03,000 Speaker 1: Solomon married one of Pharaoh's daughters as a symbol of 58 00:04:03,080 --> 00:04:07,280 Speaker 1: political union. Trade with Egypt would prove useful, since Solomon 59 00:04:07,320 --> 00:04:10,000 Speaker 1: had big plans to build a great temple for the Lord, 60 00:04:10,440 --> 00:04:14,200 Speaker 1: just as his father David dreamed of. Solomon returned from 61 00:04:14,240 --> 00:04:18,000 Speaker 1: Egypt ecstatic at his new union with Egypt. There was 62 00:04:18,040 --> 00:04:22,400 Speaker 1: something redemptive about an alliance with past enemies. Solomon felt 63 00:04:22,400 --> 00:04:25,719 Speaker 1: a sense of purpose in creating allies instead of enemies. 64 00:04:26,160 --> 00:04:28,599 Speaker 1: He made his way to Gibeon to worship God and 65 00:04:28,640 --> 00:04:32,160 Speaker 1: get guidance and direction for next steps. He was still 66 00:04:32,160 --> 00:04:36,880 Speaker 1: a young man and incredibly inexperienced. He knew that answers 67 00:04:36,920 --> 00:04:39,880 Speaker 1: were found at the altar of God. The sun was 68 00:04:39,920 --> 00:04:44,120 Speaker 1: beginning to set, and Solomon sacrificed one thousand burnt offerings 69 00:04:44,160 --> 00:04:48,000 Speaker 1: to the Lord. Music and incense filled the room. As 70 00:04:48,040 --> 00:04:52,240 Speaker 1: Solomon breathed out sweet praises to God. A smile fell 71 00:04:52,320 --> 00:04:55,560 Speaker 1: upon his face, and he returned home. The night was calm, 72 00:04:55,960 --> 00:04:58,640 Speaker 1: and there was no breeze or sound in all of Israel. 73 00:04:59,360 --> 00:05:02,719 Speaker 1: The stars shone brightly, and Solomon was deep asleep in 74 00:05:02,760 --> 00:05:06,919 Speaker 1: his bed. He shifted slightly in his bed, experiencing a 75 00:05:07,040 --> 00:05:10,960 Speaker 1: dream more vivid and real than any other. Solomon stood 76 00:05:10,960 --> 00:05:13,960 Speaker 1: before the Lord. He could not see him, but knew 77 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:17,920 Speaker 1: he was there. What do you want most, Solomon heard 78 00:05:17,920 --> 00:05:21,000 Speaker 1: the Lord ask, asking it will be given to you. 79 00:05:21,880 --> 00:05:25,119 Speaker 1: Solomon paused for a moment. He looked up and said, 80 00:05:25,560 --> 00:05:28,840 Speaker 1: you showed my father faithful love since the beginning. He 81 00:05:28,960 --> 00:05:32,039 Speaker 1: was honest and truly faithful to you, and you have 82 00:05:32,120 --> 00:05:35,240 Speaker 1: continued your love for him by allowing me to sit 83 00:05:35,279 --> 00:05:39,160 Speaker 1: on this throne. Solomon began to choke up, trying to 84 00:05:39,200 --> 00:05:42,680 Speaker 1: capture the right words. Now, my God, you have made 85 00:05:42,760 --> 00:05:46,440 Speaker 1: me king, and I am like a little child stumbling about, 86 00:05:47,040 --> 00:05:48,960 Speaker 1: But you have placed me in the midst of your 87 00:05:49,040 --> 00:05:52,520 Speaker 1: chosen people. They are a nation so great and so 88 00:05:52,600 --> 00:05:56,679 Speaker 1: vast that they cannot be fully counted. Solomon paused again, 89 00:05:57,120 --> 00:05:59,960 Speaker 1: this time kneeling before God with his hands spread aa 90 00:06:00,040 --> 00:06:04,520 Speaker 1: and wide. Please give me an understanding heart in wisdom 91 00:06:04,560 --> 00:06:07,919 Speaker 1: to govern your people well. Allow me to know the 92 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:11,680 Speaker 1: true difference between right and wrong, good and evil, curses 93 00:06:11,720 --> 00:06:14,880 Speaker 1: and blessings. There is no man that can govern these 94 00:06:14,920 --> 00:06:19,240 Speaker 1: people without you by their side. Solomon finished his request 95 00:06:19,920 --> 00:06:22,400 Speaker 1: and sat at the feet of God for a long time. 96 00:06:23,560 --> 00:06:27,200 Speaker 1: The Lord was very pleased with Solomon's request. He could 97 00:06:27,200 --> 00:06:32,600 Speaker 1: have asked for riches, success, power, or victory over enemies. However, 98 00:06:32,680 --> 00:06:36,839 Speaker 1: Solomon simply asked for a discerning and loving heart. God 99 00:06:36,880 --> 00:06:40,320 Speaker 1: replied to Solomon, saying, because you have asked for wisdom 100 00:06:40,640 --> 00:06:43,560 Speaker 1: instead of a long life or wealth, I will give 101 00:06:43,600 --> 00:06:47,480 Speaker 1: you all you have asked for and more. The joy 102 00:06:47,520 --> 00:06:50,719 Speaker 1: of God was palpable, and Solomon could feel it welling 103 00:06:50,800 --> 00:06:53,240 Speaker 1: up in his chest. I will give you a wise 104 00:06:53,320 --> 00:06:56,760 Speaker 1: heart and no other ruler, and history will match your mind. 105 00:06:57,400 --> 00:06:59,680 Speaker 1: I will also give you more than you have asked for, 106 00:06:59,720 --> 00:07:04,160 Speaker 1: with riches, fame, and prosperity. All that I asked as 107 00:07:04,200 --> 00:07:06,560 Speaker 1: that you follow me with your whole heart, as your 108 00:07:06,600 --> 00:07:10,320 Speaker 1: father did. And before Solomon could look up at the Lord, 109 00:07:10,560 --> 00:07:13,240 Speaker 1: he awoke from his dream. He rose out of his 110 00:07:13,320 --> 00:07:18,040 Speaker 1: bed and worshiped God alongside the governors of Israel. Soon after, 111 00:07:18,120 --> 00:07:20,840 Speaker 1: Solomon was sitting in his court listening to the needs 112 00:07:20,840 --> 00:07:24,480 Speaker 1: of the people. Solomon could feel God already filling his 113 00:07:24,560 --> 00:07:28,840 Speaker 1: heart with wisdom and compassion. That day, two prostitutes came 114 00:07:28,880 --> 00:07:31,520 Speaker 1: to the king to have their arguments settled. One of 115 00:07:31,560 --> 00:07:34,240 Speaker 1: the women was holding a newborn child while the other 116 00:07:34,360 --> 00:07:38,559 Speaker 1: scowled at her. Solomon could already sense the situation before 117 00:07:38,600 --> 00:07:43,320 Speaker 1: it unfolded. The woman not holding the child, spoke saying, please, 118 00:07:43,400 --> 00:07:45,800 Speaker 1: my Lord. This woman I lived with gave birth to 119 00:07:45,840 --> 00:07:48,680 Speaker 1: a child the same week. However, her baby died in 120 00:07:48,720 --> 00:07:50,720 Speaker 1: the middle of the night when she rolled over it. 121 00:07:51,160 --> 00:07:53,000 Speaker 1: She got up in the middle of the night while 122 00:07:53,040 --> 00:07:55,240 Speaker 1: I was asleep, and took my child and left the 123 00:07:55,320 --> 00:07:59,160 Speaker 1: dead child lying in my arms. Tears began to stream 124 00:07:59,160 --> 00:08:02,400 Speaker 1: down the woman's face. When I tried to nurse the child, 125 00:08:02,480 --> 00:08:05,440 Speaker 1: he was dead. When I looked closely, I found that 126 00:08:05,480 --> 00:08:09,480 Speaker 1: it was not my child but hers. She stole my baby. 127 00:08:09,600 --> 00:08:12,720 Speaker 1: The other woman snapped instantly and said, of course it 128 00:08:12,800 --> 00:08:17,120 Speaker 1: was your son. The living child is mine. No, the 129 00:08:17,200 --> 00:08:20,320 Speaker 1: other woman yelled. The two of them argued back and 130 00:08:20,400 --> 00:08:24,960 Speaker 1: forth before Solomon. He stood there quietly, wondering how he 131 00:08:24,960 --> 00:08:28,760 Speaker 1: could truly know who the child belonged to. Solomon had 132 00:08:28,800 --> 00:08:31,240 Speaker 1: an idea to discern the hearts of the mothers, but 133 00:08:31,280 --> 00:08:35,000 Speaker 1: it would risk him looking like a heartless animal. Nevertheless, 134 00:08:35,040 --> 00:08:37,160 Speaker 1: it was the only way to judge the hearts of 135 00:08:37,200 --> 00:08:41,160 Speaker 1: these two women. Bring me a sword, Solomon gestured to 136 00:08:41,200 --> 00:08:44,360 Speaker 1: his servant. The servant brought him a long sword, and 137 00:08:44,480 --> 00:08:47,160 Speaker 1: Solomon stepped closer to the two women and the child. 138 00:08:48,160 --> 00:08:50,560 Speaker 1: Since neither of you can agree, I will cut this 139 00:08:50,679 --> 00:08:55,000 Speaker 1: living child into two pieces. As Solomon spoke these words, 140 00:08:55,200 --> 00:08:58,480 Speaker 1: he looked closely into the eyes of each woman. Of course, 141 00:08:58,480 --> 00:09:01,040 Speaker 1: he would not harm the child, but he desired to 142 00:09:01,080 --> 00:09:04,400 Speaker 1: see the immediate reactions of both women. He only had 143 00:09:04,440 --> 00:09:07,160 Speaker 1: a moment to read them both. As the words were 144 00:09:07,200 --> 00:09:10,960 Speaker 1: leaving Solomon's lips, one of the women shouted, no, no, no, 145 00:09:11,160 --> 00:09:13,440 Speaker 1: My Lord, give her the child. If it means it 146 00:09:13,480 --> 00:09:17,240 Speaker 1: gets to live, please do not kill him. That sentence 147 00:09:17,320 --> 00:09:20,200 Speaker 1: was all Solomon needed to discern who the real mother was. 148 00:09:20,800 --> 00:09:23,080 Speaker 1: For the other woman seemed to be more okay with 149 00:09:23,160 --> 00:09:26,600 Speaker 1: the idea of killing the child. Of course, I will 150 00:09:26,600 --> 00:09:29,960 Speaker 1: not kill the child, Solomon said. Give the baby to 151 00:09:30,040 --> 00:09:32,720 Speaker 1: this woman who wants him to live. She is clearly 152 00:09:32,760 --> 00:09:37,199 Speaker 1: the real mother. The women left, and their story reached 153 00:09:37,280 --> 00:09:40,920 Speaker 1: the ears of every Israelite. They knew that Solomon was 154 00:09:40,960 --> 00:09:45,320 Speaker 1: a king able to discern truth and justice. Slowly, under 155 00:09:45,360 --> 00:09:49,480 Speaker 1: Solomon's rule, a great deal of peace and wealth spread 156 00:09:49,480 --> 00:09:57,000 Speaker 1: across the land. To day's passage begins in the distant 157 00:09:57,000 --> 00:10:00,720 Speaker 1: but familiar land of Egypt. Solomon had traveled to the 158 00:10:00,720 --> 00:10:04,520 Speaker 1: neighboring country with an important mission. He knew that Israel 159 00:10:04,720 --> 00:10:07,600 Speaker 1: was not meant to be isolated and constantly at war 160 00:10:07,760 --> 00:10:10,960 Speaker 1: with the rest of the world. God's plan for Israel 161 00:10:11,200 --> 00:10:14,200 Speaker 1: was for them to bless other nations also, and what 162 00:10:14,360 --> 00:10:17,079 Speaker 1: better way to bless another nation and build peace than 163 00:10:17,160 --> 00:10:21,760 Speaker 1: with an alliance with a former enemy. When he returned home, 164 00:10:21,880 --> 00:10:24,880 Speaker 1: Solomon went to the altar of God to offer sacrifices. 165 00:10:25,800 --> 00:10:28,120 Speaker 1: David had taught him in word and deed that he 166 00:10:28,120 --> 00:10:31,640 Speaker 1: should honor God above all and walk with him, and 167 00:10:31,720 --> 00:10:36,480 Speaker 1: so Solomon went often to God's altar. One night, God 168 00:10:36,520 --> 00:10:39,120 Speaker 1: appeared to Solomon in a dream and asked Solomon what 169 00:10:39,200 --> 00:10:42,840 Speaker 1: he should give him. There were no conditions, stipulations, or 170 00:10:42,880 --> 00:10:46,560 Speaker 1: boundaries to the request. God wanted to know what Solomon 171 00:10:46,800 --> 00:10:54,240 Speaker 1: desired most. Solomon's response is remarkable. He first acknowledged God's greatness, 172 00:10:54,360 --> 00:10:57,400 Speaker 1: his love, and his steadfastness to David and to himself. 173 00:10:58,120 --> 00:11:02,040 Speaker 1: Then he acknowledged his own shortcome, his youth and inexperience, 174 00:11:02,520 --> 00:11:06,520 Speaker 1: and the monumental task before him. Only then did Solomon 175 00:11:06,640 --> 00:11:09,800 Speaker 1: make his requests. Listen to what he said in First 176 00:11:09,880 --> 00:11:15,640 Speaker 1: King's three verse nine, Give your servant therefore an understanding 177 00:11:15,720 --> 00:11:19,000 Speaker 1: mind to govern your people, that I may discern between 178 00:11:19,080 --> 00:11:21,959 Speaker 1: good and evil, for who is able to govern this 179 00:11:22,120 --> 00:11:25,880 Speaker 1: your great people. Solomon did not ask to be strong 180 00:11:25,920 --> 00:11:28,840 Speaker 1: and mighty like his father, or rich and famous as 181 00:11:28,920 --> 00:11:32,200 Speaker 1: many kings sought to become. He did not ask for 182 00:11:32,240 --> 00:11:36,360 Speaker 1: a long life or great influence and power. Solomon asked 183 00:11:36,400 --> 00:11:40,360 Speaker 1: for a discerning mind and a heart sensitive to God's guidance. 184 00:11:41,360 --> 00:11:43,640 Speaker 1: It's no wonder that later in his life this man 185 00:11:43,679 --> 00:11:46,440 Speaker 1: would pin words of advice for his young men to 186 00:11:46,480 --> 00:11:50,720 Speaker 1: seek after wisdom like silver and hidden treasure. He understood 187 00:11:50,720 --> 00:11:53,080 Speaker 1: that all the wealth, power, and health and fame in 188 00:11:53,080 --> 00:11:56,520 Speaker 1: the world would be worthless without the wisdom to use 189 00:11:56,559 --> 00:12:01,560 Speaker 1: it properly for God's purposes. Because for wisdom, rather than 190 00:12:01,559 --> 00:12:04,880 Speaker 1: the other things one might have expected, God promised to 191 00:12:04,920 --> 00:12:09,240 Speaker 1: grant him wisdom unsurpassed in history by any other. But 192 00:12:09,280 --> 00:12:12,120 Speaker 1: he would also bless him with wealth and influence and 193 00:12:12,280 --> 00:12:15,600 Speaker 1: so much more. And if Solomon would walk in God's 194 00:12:15,600 --> 00:12:18,719 Speaker 1: ways as his father David had, God would give him 195 00:12:18,720 --> 00:12:23,199 Speaker 1: a long and prosperous life. When Solomon awoke from his dream, 196 00:12:23,200 --> 00:12:26,080 Speaker 1: he went to Jerusalem immediately to the Ark of the Covenant, 197 00:12:26,320 --> 00:12:29,200 Speaker 1: where he worshiped God with offerings and then prepared a 198 00:12:29,280 --> 00:12:33,079 Speaker 1: feast for his servants. It didn't take long for Solomon's 199 00:12:33,080 --> 00:12:36,000 Speaker 1: wisdom to be put to the test. One day, two 200 00:12:36,040 --> 00:12:39,840 Speaker 1: women appeared before him with an argument. One woman claimed 201 00:12:39,840 --> 00:12:42,520 Speaker 1: the other had swapped the dead child for her own 202 00:12:42,600 --> 00:12:45,560 Speaker 1: living son and was trying to steal the baby. The 203 00:12:45,640 --> 00:12:49,800 Speaker 1: other woman called her a liar. Solomon pondered a solution, 204 00:12:49,920 --> 00:12:52,960 Speaker 1: and what he came up with was as shocking as 205 00:12:52,960 --> 00:12:56,760 Speaker 1: it was brilliant. He told them that since they could 206 00:12:56,800 --> 00:13:00,400 Speaker 1: not agree, he would simply cut the child in half 207 00:13:00,640 --> 00:13:04,960 Speaker 1: and each could have one peace. One mother quickly begged 208 00:13:05,040 --> 00:13:07,480 Speaker 1: him to spare the baby, to simply give it to 209 00:13:07,520 --> 00:13:11,439 Speaker 1: the other woman lest he kill a child. The other woman, however, 210 00:13:11,480 --> 00:13:14,920 Speaker 1: insisted that they follow Solomon's proposal and split the child 211 00:13:14,960 --> 00:13:18,680 Speaker 1: in two. At that moment, Solomon knew the heart of 212 00:13:18,679 --> 00:13:22,160 Speaker 1: a mother would rather lose her child to another than 213 00:13:22,240 --> 00:13:25,400 Speaker 1: see him killed, so he ruled in favor of the 214 00:13:25,480 --> 00:13:29,120 Speaker 1: first mother. Word of this ruling spread throughout Israel, and 215 00:13:29,160 --> 00:13:31,800 Speaker 1: the people knew they had a king who could desern 216 00:13:31,960 --> 00:13:34,880 Speaker 1: right from wrong and good from evil. This was the 217 00:13:34,920 --> 00:13:38,040 Speaker 1: man God chose to rule his people, and, as we'll 218 00:13:38,080 --> 00:13:43,440 Speaker 1: soon find out, to build his temple. Also so less pray. 219 00:13:43,600 --> 00:13:47,040 Speaker 1: Dear God, we thank you for today's scripture as always 220 00:13:47,080 --> 00:13:50,840 Speaker 1: for your Word, which is light and life to our lives. 221 00:13:51,360 --> 00:13:53,520 Speaker 1: We pray, o God, that we would always seek your 222 00:13:53,559 --> 00:13:58,559 Speaker 1: wisdom beyond earthly things. May we ask for eternal things, 223 00:13:58,600 --> 00:14:01,400 Speaker 1: that we would know your heart, your will, and discern 224 00:14:01,520 --> 00:14:05,280 Speaker 1: your ways for our lives. Thank you for your wisdom, God, 225 00:14:05,600 --> 00:14:09,640 Speaker 1: in all that we do. Amen. Thank you for listening 226 00:14:09,679 --> 00:14:13,080 Speaker 1: to today's Bible in a Year podcast. 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