A Listening Heart: Solomon, Wisdom, and the Long Game of Faith (1 Kings 3)

In this Bible study, Rev. David Buchs traces the path from Psalm 41’s vision of charity to Solomon’s prayer for “a listening heart,” showing how true wisdom is more than intelligence—it is learning to love what is good and remain faithful over time. The study reflects on how prosperity, power, and even giftedness can become dangerous when the heart drifts from the Lord, and why God’s people must always think in terms of the long game of faith. Sunday Bible Study, March 8, 2026 |Grace Lutheran Church, Little Rock, Arkansas Key themes:• Psalm 41: why genuine charity provokes both blessing and opposition• Solomon’s request for wisdom as a model of humility and vocation• The difference between outward success and enduring faithfulness• Christ as the true righteous King with the perfectly listening heart#BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #ScriptureStudy #Faith #Wisdom #Solomon #Psalms #OldTestament #ListeningHeart #GraceLutheranLittleRock #LittleRockChurch #ArkansasFaith #LutheranBibleStudy #GraceLutheranChurch #RevDavidBuchs #LittleRockArkansas