1 00:00:00,760 --> 00:00:05,760 Speaker 1: Let us pray and God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding 2 00:00:05,920 --> 00:00:10,240 Speaker 1: exceeding much and largeness of heart, even as the sand 3 00:00:10,400 --> 00:00:13,840 Speaker 1: is on the sea shore. First Kings, four twenty nine. 4 00:00:15,480 --> 00:00:19,239 Speaker 1: Heavenly Father, I thank you that you are constantly available 5 00:00:19,280 --> 00:00:22,080 Speaker 1: for me to draw from the well of your wisdom. 6 00:00:22,760 --> 00:00:26,360 Speaker 1: Like Solomon in today's reading of First Kings, I ask 7 00:00:26,440 --> 00:00:29,360 Speaker 1: that you give me divine understanding in all matters that 8 00:00:29,440 --> 00:00:35,519 Speaker 1: pertain to life, business, and relationships, because your understanding is 9 00:00:35,560 --> 00:00:39,560 Speaker 1: greater than mine. As I tap into this new power source, 10 00:00:40,159 --> 00:00:44,280 Speaker 1: I'm excited because I will understand situations like you do. 11 00:00:45,800 --> 00:00:48,960 Speaker 1: I can now have access to divine understanding in the 12 00:00:49,000 --> 00:00:52,159 Speaker 1: matters of business, even if I am new to the industry. 13 00:00:53,400 --> 00:00:56,120 Speaker 1: Increase the understanding in my life when it comes to 14 00:00:56,240 --> 00:01:01,040 Speaker 1: leading others and in the matters of giving advice. May 15 00:01:01,080 --> 00:01:05,920 Speaker 1: my speech be seasoned and well placed. May my actions 16 00:01:05,959 --> 00:01:10,399 Speaker 1: be calculative and precise. Thank you Lord that because I 17 00:01:10,400 --> 00:01:13,520 Speaker 1: have opened my heart to you and your ways, I 18 00:01:13,560 --> 00:01:17,400 Speaker 1: will never be without understanding as long as I rest 19 00:01:17,480 --> 00:01:21,880 Speaker 1: and rely on You. I declare that I am stepping 20 00:01:21,920 --> 00:01:26,080 Speaker 1: into the greatest season of understanding and wisdom in my life. 21 00:01:27,480 --> 00:01:33,559 Speaker 1: In Jesus name. Amen. Thank you for praying with me today. 22 00:01:34,400 --> 00:01:37,920 Speaker 1: Continue listening for an incredible Bible story brought to you 23 00:01:38,319 --> 00:01:39,920 Speaker 1: by Bible in a Year dot. 24 00:01:39,760 --> 00:01:55,680 Speaker 2: Com Solomon's God given wisdom. In our last story, the 25 00:01:55,760 --> 00:01:59,560 Speaker 2: great reign of David came to a close. David ruled 26 00:01:59,560 --> 00:02:03,840 Speaker 2: over Israel for forty years and blessed the entire nation 27 00:02:04,040 --> 00:02:08,240 Speaker 2: with his bravery, leadership, and love for God. Now it 28 00:02:08,320 --> 00:02:12,240 Speaker 2: was Solomon's duty to rule over Israel with wisdom, mercy, 29 00:02:12,400 --> 00:02:16,760 Speaker 2: and justice. As his first act as king, Solomon took 30 00:02:16,840 --> 00:02:19,480 Speaker 2: care of those who were loyal to his father and 31 00:02:19,600 --> 00:02:23,200 Speaker 2: dealt justly with those who betrayed him. Now we watch 32 00:02:23,320 --> 00:02:25,840 Speaker 2: the heart of Solomon connected to the heart of God 33 00:02:25,880 --> 00:02:26,800 Speaker 2: in a unique way. 34 00:02:27,400 --> 00:02:28,280 Speaker 1: His desire for. 35 00:02:28,280 --> 00:02:32,639 Speaker 2: Wisdom over riches and influence sparks God's loyalty and blessing. 36 00:02:33,440 --> 00:02:36,760 Speaker 2: Inspired by the Book of First Kings and Second Chronicles. 37 00:02:40,040 --> 00:02:42,960 Speaker 3: Hello, I'm Pastor Jack Graham with today's episode of the 38 00:02:43,000 --> 00:02:46,120 Speaker 3: Bible in a Year. In our last time together, we 39 00:02:46,200 --> 00:02:49,760 Speaker 3: heard how David left final words of encouragement and instruction 40 00:02:49,919 --> 00:02:54,640 Speaker 3: for Solomon before he died. After David's death, Solomon set 41 00:02:54,639 --> 00:02:57,400 Speaker 3: about dealing with those who had betrayed his father and him, 42 00:02:57,800 --> 00:03:01,480 Speaker 3: and blessing those who proved loyalty Israel and to its leader. 43 00:03:02,560 --> 00:03:05,919 Speaker 3: Already we caught glimpses of a man wise beyond his years, 44 00:03:06,560 --> 00:03:10,440 Speaker 3: but that was just the beginning. Today we'll learn how 45 00:03:10,480 --> 00:03:14,320 Speaker 3: Solomon pursued godly wisdom, choosing it over wealth and status. 46 00:03:15,000 --> 00:03:17,520 Speaker 3: God is pleased by the heart of the young king 47 00:03:17,560 --> 00:03:21,480 Speaker 3: and blesses him in a very special way. Solomon's wisdom 48 00:03:21,520 --> 00:03:24,600 Speaker 3: will become something of renown throughout his kingdom as he 49 00:03:24,720 --> 00:03:27,760 Speaker 3: listens to his people and discerns right from wrong and 50 00:03:27,840 --> 00:03:31,880 Speaker 3: good from evil. So let's listen now to today's scripture. 51 00:03:34,200 --> 00:03:37,720 Speaker 2: Solomon sat in the palace courtyard of Pharaoh, King of Egypt. 52 00:03:38,200 --> 00:03:41,440 Speaker 2: The hot Egyptian sun beat down on his back, causing 53 00:03:41,440 --> 00:03:43,920 Speaker 2: a slight drip of sweat to fall down his neck. 54 00:03:44,680 --> 00:03:48,480 Speaker 2: Solomon was there for a very specific purpose. He knew 55 00:03:48,560 --> 00:03:51,160 Speaker 2: that in order for Israel to thrive, it could not 56 00:03:51,320 --> 00:03:55,119 Speaker 2: just battle other countries. Some alliances had to be made 57 00:03:55,200 --> 00:03:58,080 Speaker 2: for the preservation of their culture. So, in the heat 58 00:03:58,080 --> 00:04:01,160 Speaker 2: of day in the palace of Pharaoh, Solomon married one 59 00:04:01,200 --> 00:04:04,840 Speaker 2: of Pharaoh's daughters as a symbol of political union. Trade 60 00:04:04,840 --> 00:04:08,240 Speaker 2: with Egypt would prove useful, since Solomon had big plans 61 00:04:08,280 --> 00:04:10,960 Speaker 2: to build a great temple for the Lord, just as 62 00:04:11,000 --> 00:04:15,640 Speaker 2: his father David dreamed of. Solomon returned from Egypt ecstatic 63 00:04:15,680 --> 00:04:19,040 Speaker 2: at his new union with Egypt. There was something redemptive 64 00:04:19,120 --> 00:04:22,760 Speaker 2: about an alliance with past enemies. Solomon felt a sense 65 00:04:22,800 --> 00:04:26,560 Speaker 2: of purpose in creating allies instead of enemies. He made 66 00:04:26,600 --> 00:04:29,400 Speaker 2: his way to Gibeon to worship God and get guidance 67 00:04:29,440 --> 00:04:32,560 Speaker 2: and direction for next steps. He was still a young 68 00:04:32,640 --> 00:04:37,520 Speaker 2: man and incredibly inexperienced. He knew that answers were found 69 00:04:37,520 --> 00:04:40,840 Speaker 2: at the altar of God. The sun was beginning to set, 70 00:04:40,960 --> 00:04:44,760 Speaker 2: and Solomon sacrificed one thousand burnt offerings to the Lord. 71 00:04:45,560 --> 00:04:49,200 Speaker 2: Music and incense filled the room. As Solomon breathed out 72 00:04:49,279 --> 00:04:53,080 Speaker 2: sweet praises to God. A smile fell upon his face, 73 00:04:53,120 --> 00:04:56,320 Speaker 2: and he returned home. The night was calm, and there 74 00:04:56,360 --> 00:04:59,520 Speaker 2: was no breeze or sound in all of Israel. The 75 00:04:59,560 --> 00:05:03,200 Speaker 2: stars shone brightly, and Solomon was deep asleep in his bed. 76 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:07,640 Speaker 2: He shifted slightly in his bed, experiencing a dream more 77 00:05:07,760 --> 00:05:11,760 Speaker 2: vivid and real than any other. Solomon stood before the Lord. 78 00:05:12,200 --> 00:05:14,640 Speaker 2: He could not see him, but know he was there. 79 00:05:15,200 --> 00:05:19,640 Speaker 2: What do you want most, Solomon heard the Lord ask, ask, 80 00:05:19,680 --> 00:05:20,320 Speaker 2: and it will be. 81 00:05:20,320 --> 00:05:20,919 Speaker 3: Given to you. 82 00:05:21,920 --> 00:05:25,200 Speaker 2: Solomon paused for a moment. He looked up and said, 83 00:05:25,600 --> 00:05:28,839 Speaker 2: you showed my father faithful love since the beginning. He 84 00:05:29,000 --> 00:05:32,080 Speaker 2: was honest and truly faithful to you, and you have 85 00:05:32,160 --> 00:05:35,240 Speaker 2: continued your love for him by allowing me to sit 86 00:05:35,320 --> 00:05:39,200 Speaker 2: on this throne. Solomon began to choke up, trying to 87 00:05:39,240 --> 00:05:42,760 Speaker 2: capture the right words. Now, my God, you have made 88 00:05:42,760 --> 00:05:46,479 Speaker 2: me king, and I am like a little child stumbling about, 89 00:05:47,080 --> 00:05:49,000 Speaker 2: But you have placed me in the midst of your 90 00:05:49,080 --> 00:05:52,440 Speaker 2: chosen people. They are a nation so great and so 91 00:05:52,680 --> 00:05:56,719 Speaker 2: vast that they cannot be fully counted. Solomon paused again, 92 00:05:57,200 --> 00:05:59,920 Speaker 2: this time kneeling before God with his hands spread over 93 00:06:00,080 --> 00:06:04,560 Speaker 2: and wide. Please give me an understanding heart in wisdom 94 00:06:04,600 --> 00:06:07,960 Speaker 2: to govern your people well. Allow me to know the 95 00:06:08,040 --> 00:06:11,720 Speaker 2: true difference between right and wrong, good and evil, curses 96 00:06:11,760 --> 00:06:14,880 Speaker 2: and blessings. There is no man that can govern these 97 00:06:14,960 --> 00:06:19,240 Speaker 2: people without you by their side. Solomon finished his request 98 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:22,400 Speaker 2: and sat at the feet of God for a long time. 99 00:06:23,640 --> 00:06:27,240 Speaker 2: The Lord was very pleased with Solomon's request. He could 100 00:06:27,240 --> 00:06:32,600 Speaker 2: have asked for riches, success, power, or victory over enemies. However, 101 00:06:32,720 --> 00:06:36,880 Speaker 2: Solomon simply asked for a discerning and loving heart. God 102 00:06:36,920 --> 00:06:40,360 Speaker 2: replied to Solomon, saying, because you have asked for wisdom 103 00:06:40,720 --> 00:06:43,600 Speaker 2: instead of a long life for wealth, I will give 104 00:06:43,640 --> 00:06:47,559 Speaker 2: you all you have asked for and more. The joy 105 00:06:47,560 --> 00:06:51,080 Speaker 2: of God was palpable, and Solomon could feel it welling up. 106 00:06:50,960 --> 00:06:51,599 Speaker 1: In his chest. 107 00:06:52,160 --> 00:06:54,640 Speaker 2: I will give you a wise heart, and no other 108 00:06:54,720 --> 00:06:58,039 Speaker 2: ruler in history will match your mind. I will also 109 00:06:58,080 --> 00:07:01,080 Speaker 2: give you more than you have asked for, with riches, fame, 110 00:07:01,160 --> 00:07:04,880 Speaker 2: and prosperity. All that I ask is that you follow 111 00:07:04,960 --> 00:07:08,320 Speaker 2: me with your whole heart, as your father did. And 112 00:07:08,400 --> 00:07:11,040 Speaker 2: before Solomon could look up at the Lord, he awoke 113 00:07:11,080 --> 00:07:13,680 Speaker 2: from his dream. He rose out of his bed and 114 00:07:13,760 --> 00:07:18,640 Speaker 2: worshiped God alongside the governors of Israel. Soon after, Solomon 115 00:07:18,720 --> 00:07:20,960 Speaker 2: was sitting in his court listening to the needs of 116 00:07:20,960 --> 00:07:24,840 Speaker 2: the people. Solomon could feel God already filling his heart 117 00:07:24,880 --> 00:07:29,000 Speaker 2: with wisdom and compassion. That day, two prostitutes came to 118 00:07:29,040 --> 00:07:31,680 Speaker 2: the king to have their arguments settled. One of the 119 00:07:31,680 --> 00:07:34,280 Speaker 2: women was holding a new born child while the other 120 00:07:34,400 --> 00:07:38,600 Speaker 2: scowled at her. Solomon could already sense the situation before 121 00:07:38,600 --> 00:07:42,560 Speaker 2: it unfolded. The woman not holding the child spoke, saying, 122 00:07:43,000 --> 00:07:45,720 Speaker 2: please my lord. This woman I lived with gave birth 123 00:07:45,760 --> 00:07:48,600 Speaker 2: to a child the same week. However, her baby died 124 00:07:48,640 --> 00:07:50,760 Speaker 2: in the middle of the night when she rolled over it. 125 00:07:51,200 --> 00:07:53,040 Speaker 2: She got up in the middle of the night while 126 00:07:53,040 --> 00:07:55,280 Speaker 2: I was asleep, and took my child and left the 127 00:07:55,320 --> 00:07:59,160 Speaker 2: dead child lying in my arms. Tears began to stream 128 00:07:59,200 --> 00:08:02,480 Speaker 2: down the woman's face. When I tried to nurse the child, 129 00:08:02,480 --> 00:08:05,440 Speaker 2: he was dead. When I looked closely, I found that 130 00:08:05,520 --> 00:08:08,880 Speaker 2: it was not my child, but hers. She stole my baby. 131 00:08:09,640 --> 00:08:12,680 Speaker 2: The other woman snapped instantly and said, of course it 132 00:08:12,840 --> 00:08:17,160 Speaker 2: was your son. The living child is mine. No, the 133 00:08:17,240 --> 00:08:20,400 Speaker 2: other woman yelled. The two of them argued back and 134 00:08:20,440 --> 00:08:25,000 Speaker 2: forth before Solomon. He stood there quietly, wondering how he 135 00:08:25,000 --> 00:08:28,800 Speaker 2: could truly know who the child belonged to. Solomon had 136 00:08:28,800 --> 00:08:31,280 Speaker 2: an idea to discern the hearts of the mothers, but 137 00:08:31,360 --> 00:08:35,079 Speaker 2: it would risk him looking like a heartless animal. Nevertheless, 138 00:08:35,120 --> 00:08:37,160 Speaker 2: it was the only way to judge the hearts of 139 00:08:37,200 --> 00:08:41,200 Speaker 2: these two women. Bring me a sword, Solomon gestured to 140 00:08:41,240 --> 00:08:44,440 Speaker 2: his servant. The servant brought him a long sword, and 141 00:08:44,520 --> 00:08:47,200 Speaker 2: Solomon stepped closer to the two women and the child. 142 00:08:48,200 --> 00:08:50,560 Speaker 2: Since neither of you can agree, I will cut this 143 00:08:50,679 --> 00:08:55,120 Speaker 2: living child into two pieces. As Solomon spoke these words, 144 00:08:55,280 --> 00:08:58,520 Speaker 2: he looked closely into the eyes of each woman. Of course, 145 00:08:58,520 --> 00:09:01,080 Speaker 2: he would not harm the child, but he desired to 146 00:09:01,080 --> 00:09:04,440 Speaker 2: see the immediate reactions of both women. He only had 147 00:09:04,480 --> 00:09:07,160 Speaker 2: a moment to read them both. As the words were 148 00:09:07,240 --> 00:09:11,000 Speaker 2: leaving Solomon's lips. One of the women shouted, no, no, no, 149 00:09:11,160 --> 00:09:13,480 Speaker 2: My Lord, give her the child. If it means it 150 00:09:13,520 --> 00:09:17,240 Speaker 2: gets to live, please do not kill him. That sentence 151 00:09:17,360 --> 00:09:20,240 Speaker 2: was all Solomon needed to discern who the real mother was. 152 00:09:20,840 --> 00:09:23,120 Speaker 2: For the other woman seemed to be more okay with 153 00:09:23,200 --> 00:09:26,640 Speaker 2: the idea of killing the child. Of course, I will 154 00:09:26,640 --> 00:09:30,000 Speaker 2: not kill the child, Solomon said. Give the baby to 155 00:09:30,080 --> 00:09:32,760 Speaker 2: this woman who wants him to live. She is clearly 156 00:09:32,840 --> 00:09:37,280 Speaker 2: the real mother. The women left, and their story reached 157 00:09:37,320 --> 00:09:40,960 Speaker 2: the ears of every Israelite. They knew that Solomon was 158 00:09:41,000 --> 00:09:45,360 Speaker 2: a king able to discern truth and justice. Slowly, under 159 00:09:45,400 --> 00:09:49,480 Speaker 2: Solomon's rule, a great deal of peace and wealth spread 160 00:09:49,520 --> 00:09:50,319 Speaker 2: across the land. 161 00:09:54,640 --> 00:09:58,920 Speaker 3: Today's passage begins in the distant but familiar land of Egypt. 162 00:09:59,360 --> 00:10:02,880 Speaker 3: Solomon had traveled to the neighboring country with an important mission. 163 00:10:03,480 --> 00:10:06,280 Speaker 3: He knew that Israel was not meant to be isolated 164 00:10:06,320 --> 00:10:08,839 Speaker 3: and constantly at war with the rest of the world. 165 00:10:09,679 --> 00:10:12,480 Speaker 3: God's plan for Israel was for them to bless other 166 00:10:12,559 --> 00:10:15,840 Speaker 3: nations also, and what better way to bless another nation 167 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:19,959 Speaker 3: and build peace than with an alliance with a former enemy. 168 00:10:20,760 --> 00:10:23,280 Speaker 3: When he returned home, Solomon went to the altar of 169 00:10:23,320 --> 00:10:27,199 Speaker 3: God to offer sacrifices. David had taught him in word 170 00:10:27,360 --> 00:10:29,880 Speaker 3: and deed that he should honor God above all and 171 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:34,480 Speaker 3: walk with him, and so Solomon went often to God's alter. 172 00:10:35,800 --> 00:10:38,320 Speaker 3: One night, God appeared to Solomon in a dream and 173 00:10:38,360 --> 00:10:42,719 Speaker 3: asked Solomon what he should give him. There were no conditions, stipulations, 174 00:10:42,800 --> 00:10:45,920 Speaker 3: or boundaries to the request. God wanted to know what 175 00:10:46,120 --> 00:10:53,400 Speaker 3: Solomon desired most. Solomon's response is remarkable. He first acknowledged 176 00:10:53,400 --> 00:10:56,760 Speaker 3: God's greatness, his love, and his steadfastness to David and 177 00:10:56,800 --> 00:11:00,920 Speaker 3: to himself. Then he acknowledged his own shortcomings, his youth 178 00:11:00,960 --> 00:11:05,800 Speaker 3: and inexperience, and the monumental task before him. Only then 179 00:11:05,880 --> 00:11:09,240 Speaker 3: did Solomon make his requests. Listen to what he said 180 00:11:09,360 --> 00:11:14,680 Speaker 3: in First Kings three, verse nine, Give your servant therefore 181 00:11:14,760 --> 00:11:18,040 Speaker 3: an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may 182 00:11:18,120 --> 00:11:21,400 Speaker 3: discern between good and evil, For who is able to 183 00:11:21,440 --> 00:11:25,480 Speaker 3: govern this your great people. Solomon did not ask to 184 00:11:25,480 --> 00:11:27,840 Speaker 3: be strong and mighty like his father, or rich and 185 00:11:27,920 --> 00:11:31,800 Speaker 3: famous as many kings sought to become. He did not 186 00:11:31,920 --> 00:11:34,800 Speaker 3: ask for a long life, for great influence and power. 187 00:11:35,520 --> 00:11:39,359 Speaker 3: Solomon asked for a discerning mind and a heart sensitive 188 00:11:39,400 --> 00:11:42,960 Speaker 3: to God's guidance. It's no wonder that later in his 189 00:11:43,000 --> 00:11:45,280 Speaker 3: life this man would pin words of advice for his 190 00:11:45,360 --> 00:11:49,360 Speaker 3: young men to seek after wisdom like silver and hidden treasure. 191 00:11:49,960 --> 00:11:52,680 Speaker 3: He understood that all the wealth, power, and health and 192 00:11:52,720 --> 00:11:56,160 Speaker 3: fame in the world would be worthless without the wisdom 193 00:11:56,200 --> 00:12:00,360 Speaker 3: to use it properly for God's purposes. Because he for 194 00:12:00,400 --> 00:12:03,679 Speaker 3: wisdom rather than the other things one might have expected, 195 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:07,760 Speaker 3: God promised to grant him wisdom unsurpassed in history by 196 00:12:07,840 --> 00:12:11,080 Speaker 3: any other. But he would also bless him with wealth 197 00:12:11,160 --> 00:12:14,840 Speaker 3: and influence and so much more. And if Solomon would 198 00:12:14,880 --> 00:12:18,040 Speaker 3: walk in God's ways as his father David had, God 199 00:12:18,080 --> 00:12:22,240 Speaker 3: would give him a long and prosperous life. When Solomon 200 00:12:22,280 --> 00:12:25,080 Speaker 3: awoke from his dream, he went to Jerusalem immediately to 201 00:12:25,120 --> 00:12:27,680 Speaker 3: the Ark of the Covenant, where he worshiped God with 202 00:12:27,800 --> 00:12:31,520 Speaker 3: offerings and then prepared a feast for his servants. It 203 00:12:31,559 --> 00:12:34,160 Speaker 3: didn't take long for Solomon's wisdom to be put to 204 00:12:34,200 --> 00:12:37,640 Speaker 3: the test. One day, two women appeared before him with 205 00:12:37,720 --> 00:12:41,080 Speaker 3: an argument. One woman claimed the other had swapped the 206 00:12:41,080 --> 00:12:43,880 Speaker 3: dead child for her own living son and was trying 207 00:12:43,920 --> 00:12:47,360 Speaker 3: to steal the baby. The other woman called her a liar. 208 00:12:48,360 --> 00:12:51,160 Speaker 3: Solomon pondered a solution, and what he came up with 209 00:12:51,720 --> 00:12:55,520 Speaker 3: was as shocking as it was brilliant. He told them 210 00:12:55,520 --> 00:12:59,040 Speaker 3: that since they could not agree, he would simply cut 211 00:12:59,080 --> 00:13:02,320 Speaker 3: the child in half and each could have one peace. 212 00:13:03,600 --> 00:13:06,599 Speaker 3: One mother quickly begged him to spare the baby, to 213 00:13:06,679 --> 00:13:09,080 Speaker 3: simply give it to the other woman lest he kill 214 00:13:09,120 --> 00:13:12,760 Speaker 3: a child. The other woman, however, insisted that they follow 215 00:13:12,800 --> 00:13:17,080 Speaker 3: Solomon's proposal and split the child in two. At that moment, 216 00:13:17,559 --> 00:13:20,520 Speaker 3: Solomon knew the heart of a mother would rather lose 217 00:13:20,559 --> 00:13:23,960 Speaker 3: her child to another than see him killed, so he 218 00:13:24,080 --> 00:13:27,520 Speaker 3: ruled in favor of the first mother. Word did this 219 00:13:27,600 --> 00:13:30,160 Speaker 3: ruling spread throughout Israel, and the people knew they had 220 00:13:30,200 --> 00:13:33,200 Speaker 3: a king who could desern right from wrong and good 221 00:13:33,240 --> 00:13:36,320 Speaker 3: from evil. This was the man God chose to rule 222 00:13:36,360 --> 00:13:39,520 Speaker 3: his people, and, as we'll soon find out, to build 223 00:13:39,520 --> 00:13:45,040 Speaker 3: his temple also. So let's pray, Dear God, We thank 224 00:13:45,080 --> 00:13:48,440 Speaker 3: you for today's scripture as always for your Word, which 225 00:13:48,520 --> 00:13:52,200 Speaker 3: is light and life to our lives. We pray, o God, 226 00:13:52,200 --> 00:13:55,840 Speaker 3: that we would always seek your wisdom beyond earthly things. 227 00:13:55,880 --> 00:13:59,320 Speaker 3: May we ask for eternal things, that we would know 228 00:13:59,440 --> 00:14:03,040 Speaker 3: your heart, your will, and discern your ways for our lives. 229 00:14:03,640 --> 00:14:07,480 Speaker 3: Thank you for your wisdom, God, in all that we do. Amen. 230 00:14:08,720 --> 00:14:11,679 Speaker 3: Thank you for listening to today's Bible in a Year podcast. 231 00:14:12,200 --> 00:14:15,959 Speaker 3: I'm Jack Graham from Dallas, Texas. Download thepray dot com 232 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:19,240 Speaker 3: app and make sure that prayer and Bible reading is 233 00:14:19,240 --> 00:14:22,920 Speaker 3: a priority in your life. 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