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The Story-Line ofThe Story-Line ofChristian Wisdom RhetorolectChristian Wisdom RhetorolectLESSON 2: MOSES AND SOLOMONLESSON 2: MOSES AND SOLOMON

After the beginnings of the story-line of Christian After the beginnings of the story-line of Christian wisdom rhetorolect in God’s creation of the world wisdom rhetorolect in God’s creation of the world

and Adam’s and Eve’s eating of the tree of the knowledge and Adam’s and Eve’s eating of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, of good and evil,

the story continues with Moses and King Solomon. the story continues with Moses and King Solomon.

The following slides show how events around these The following slides show how events around these two people function as a resource for wisdom rhetorolect in two people function as a resource for wisdom rhetorolect in the New Testament.the New Testament.

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IN DEUTERONOMY, MOSES TEACHES ALL ISRAEL IN DEUTERONOMY, MOSES TEACHES ALL ISRAEL ON THE PLAIN IN THE WILDERNESSON THE PLAIN IN THE WILDERNESS

Deuteronomy 1:1 These are the words which Moses Deuteronomy 1:1 These are the words which Moses spoke to all Israel beyond the Jordan in the wilderness, in spoke to all Israel beyond the Jordan in the wilderness, in the Arabah over against Suph, between Paran, and the Arabah over against Suph, between Paran, and Tophel, and Laban, and Hazeroth, and Dizahab.Tophel, and Laban, and Hazeroth, and Dizahab.

1:11 “Adonai, the God of your fathers, make you a 1:11 “Adonai, the God of your fathers, make you a thousand times as many as you are, and bless you, as he thousand times as many as you are, and bless you, as he has promised you!”has promised you!”

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Christian Wisdom Rhetorolect:Christian Wisdom Rhetorolect:JESUS TEACHES ON THE PLAINJESUS TEACHES ON THE PLAIN

Luke 6:17 He came down with them, and stood on a level Luke 6:17 He came down with them, and stood on a level place, with a crowd of his disciples, and a great number of place, with a crowd of his disciples, and a great number of the people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and the sea coast the people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him and to be healed of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him and to be healed of diseases;of diseases;6:18 as well as those who were troubled by unclean spirits, 6:18 as well as those who were troubled by unclean spirits, and they were being healed.and they were being healed.6:20 He lifted up his eyes to his disciples, and said, 6:20 He lifted up his eyes to his disciples, and said, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.”God.”

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MOSES TEACHES GOD’S COMMANDMENTSMOSES TEACHES GOD’S COMMANDMENTS

Deuteronomy 5:16 “Honor your father and your mother, as Deuteronomy 5:16 “Honor your father and your mother, as Adonai your God has commanded you; that your days may Adonai your God has commanded you; that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you, in the land which be long, and that it may go well with you, in the land which Adonai your god gives you.Adonai your god gives you.

5:17 You shall not murder. 5:17 You shall not murder.

5:18 Neither shall you commit adultery. 5:18 Neither shall you commit adultery.

5:19 Neither shall you steal. 5:19 Neither shall you steal.

5:20 Neither shall you give false testimony against your 5:20 Neither shall you give false testimony against your neighbor.”neighbor.”

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Christian Wisdom Rhetorolect:Christian Wisdom Rhetorolect:JESUS TEACHES GOD’S COMMANDMENTSJESUS TEACHES GOD’S COMMANDMENTS

Mark 10:17 As he was going out into the way, one ran to him, Mark 10:17 As he was going out into the way, one ran to him, knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what shall I knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” do that I may inherit eternal life?”

10:18 Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one 10:18 Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except one—God.is good except one—God.

10:19 You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not 10:19 You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not give false testimony,’ commit adultery,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not give false testimony,’ ‘Do not defraud,’ ‘Honor your father and mother.’”‘Do not defraud,’ ‘Honor your father and mother.’”



MOSES TEACHES THE SHEMA TO ISRAELMOSES TEACHES THE SHEMA TO ISRAEL

Deuteronomy 6:1 Now this is the commandment, the statutes, Deuteronomy 6:1 Now this is the commandment, the statutes, and the ordinances, which Adonai your God commanded to teach and the ordinances, which Adonai your God commanded to teach you, that you might do them in the land where you go over to you, that you might do them in the land where you go over to possess it;possess it;

6:4 Hear, Israel: Adonai is our God, Adonai is one: 6:4 Hear, Israel: Adonai is our God, Adonai is one: 6:5 and you shall love Adonai your God with all your heart, and 6:5 and you shall love Adonai your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with your might. with all your soul, and with your might.

6:6 These words, which I command you this day, shall be on your 6:6 These words, which I command you this day, shall be on your heart;heart;

6:7 and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall 6:7 and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.

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Christian Wisdom Rhetorolect:Christian Wisdom Rhetorolect:JESUS TEACHES THE SHEMAJESUS TEACHES THE SHEMA

Mark 12:28 One of the scribes came, and heard them Mark 12:28 One of the scribes came, and heard them questioning together. Knowing that he had answered them questioning together. Knowing that he had answered them well, asked him, Which commandment is the greatest of all?”well, asked him, Which commandment is the greatest of all?”

12:29 Jesus answered, “The greatest is, ‘Hear, Israel, the 12:29 Jesus answered, “The greatest is, ‘Hear, Israel, the Lord our god the Lord is one: Lord our god the Lord is one:

12:30 you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, 12:30 you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment.your strength.’ This is the first commandment.



MOSES TEACHES ABOUT WEALTHY KINGDOMS AND MOSES TEACHES ABOUT WEALTHY KINGDOMS AND SERVING GODSERVING GOD

Deuteronomy 6:10 “It shall be, when Adonai your god Deuteronomy 6:10 “It shall be, when Adonai your god shall bring you into the land which he swore to your shall bring you into the land which he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give you, fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give you, great and goodly cities, which you didn’t build,great and goodly cities, which you didn’t build,

6:11 and houses full of all good things, which you didn’t 6:11 and houses full of all good things, which you didn’t fill, and cisterns dug out, which you didn’t dig, vineyards fill, and cisterns dug out, which you didn’t dig, vineyards and olive trees, which you didn’t plant, and you shall eat and olive trees, which you didn’t plant, and you shall eat and be full.”and be full.”

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MOSES TEACHES ABOUT WEALTHY KINGDOMS AND MOSES TEACHES ABOUT WEALTHY KINGDOMS AND SERVING GOD cont.SERVING GOD cont.

Deuteronomy 6:12 “then beware lest your forget Adonai, Deuteronomy 6:12 “then beware lest your forget Adonai, who brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, our of who brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, our of the house of bondage.the house of bondage.

6:13 You shall fear Adonai your God; and you shall 6:13 You shall fear Adonai your God; and you shall serve him, and shall swear by his name.”serve him, and shall swear by his name.”

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Christian Wisdom Rhetorolect:Christian Wisdom Rhetorolect:THE DEVIL TEMPTS JESUS TO RECEIVE THE DEVIL TEMPTS JESUS TO RECEIVE

WEALTHY KINGDOMSWEALTHY KINGDOMS

Matthew 4:8 Again, the devil took him to an exceedingly Matthew 4:8 Again, the devil took him to an exceedingly high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and their glory. world, and their glory.

4:9 He said to him, “I will give you all of these things, if you 4:9 He said to him, “I will give you all of these things, if you will fall down and worship me.”will fall down and worship me.”

4:10 Then Jesus said to him, “Get behind me, Satan! For 4:10 Then Jesus said to him, “Get behind me, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and you it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.’”shall serve him only.’”

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MOSES TEACHES ISRAEL NOT TO TEST ADONAIMOSES TEACHES ISRAEL NOT TO TEST ADONAI

Deuteronomy 6:16 “You shall not tempt Adonai your Deuteronomy 6:16 “You shall not tempt Adonai your God, as you tempted him in Massah. God, as you tempted him in Massah.

6:17 You shall diligently keep the commandments of 6:17 You shall diligently keep the commandments of Adonai your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, Adonai your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he has commanded you. which he has commanded you.

6:18 You shall do that which is right and good in the 6:18 You shall do that which is right and good in the sight of Adonai; that it may be well with you, and that you sight of Adonai; that it may be well with you, and that you may go in and possess the good land which Adonai may go in and possess the good land which Adonai swore to your fathers.”swore to your fathers.”

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Christian Wisdom Rhetorolect:Christian Wisdom Rhetorolect:JESUS TELLS THE DEVIL TO NOT TEST GODJESUS TELLS THE DEVIL TO NOT TEST GOD

Matthew 4:5 Then the devil took him to the holy city. He Matthew 4:5 Then the devil took him to the holy city. He set him on the pinnacle of the temple, set him on the pinnacle of the temple,

4:6 and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw 4:6 and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, ‘He will put his angels in yourself down, for it is written, ‘He will put his angels in charge of you.’ and, ‘On their hands they will bear you up, charge of you.’ and, ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that you don’t dash your foot against a stone.’”so that you don’t dash your foot against a stone.’”

4:7Jesus said to him, “Again, it is written, ‘You shall not 4:7Jesus said to him, “Again, it is written, ‘You shall not test the Lord, your God.”test the Lord, your God.”

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MOSES TEACHES THAT HUMANS DO NOT LIVE BY MOSES TEACHES THAT HUMANS DO NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONEBREAD ALONE

Deuteronomy 8:2 “You shall remember all the way which Deuteronomy 8:2 “You shall remember all the way which

Adonai your god has led you these forty years in the Adonai your god has led you these forty years in the

wilderness, that he might humble you, to prove you, to know wilderness, that he might humble you, to prove you, to know

what was in your heart, whether you would keep his what was in your heart, whether you would keep his

commandments, or not.commandments, or not.

8:3 He humbled you, and allowed you to hunger, and fed you 8:3 He humbled you, and allowed you to hunger, and fed you

with manna, which you didn’t know, neither did your fathers with manna, which you didn’t know, neither did your fathers

know; that he might make you know that man does not live by know; that he might make you know that man does not live by

bread only, but by everything that proceeds out of the mouth bread only, but by everything that proceeds out of the mouth

of Adonai does man live.”of Adonai does man live.” Click for the continuation of this Hebrew resource for Click for the continuation of this Hebrew resource for Christian wisdom rhetorolect. Christian wisdom rhetorolect.


MOSES TEACHES THAT HUMANS DO NOT LIVE BY MOSES TEACHES THAT HUMANS DO NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE cont.BREAD ALONE cont.

Deuteronomy 8:3 He humbled you, and allowed you to Deuteronomy 8:3 He humbled you, and allowed you to

hunger, and fed you with manna, which you didn’t know, hunger, and fed you with manna, which you didn’t know,

neither did your fathers know; that he might make you know neither did your fathers know; that he might make you know

that man does not live by bread only, but by everything that that man does not live by bread only, but by everything that

proceeds out of the mouth of Adonai does man live.proceeds out of the mouth of Adonai does man live.


Christian Wisdom Rhetorolect:Christian Wisdom Rhetorolect:JESUS TELLS THE DEVIL THAT HUMANS DO NOT JESUS TELLS THE DEVIL THAT HUMANS DO NOT

LIVE BY BREAD ALONELIVE BY BREAD ALONE

Matthew 4:1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the Matthew 4:1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. wilderness to be tempted by the devil.

4:2 When he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was 4:2 When he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was hungry afterward. hungry afterward.

4:3 The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son 4:3 The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command the stones to bread.”of God, command the stones to bread.”

4:4 But he answered, “It is written, ‘Man does not live by 4:4 But he answered, “It is written, ‘Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.’” mouth of God.’”



GOD'S BLESSINGS COME BY LIVING THE WISDOM GOD'S BLESSINGS COME BY LIVING THE WISDOM FROM GODFROM GOD

Deuteronomy 28:1 “It shall happen, if you shall listen Deuteronomy 28:1 “It shall happen, if you shall listen diligently to the voice of Adonai your God, to observe to do diligently to the voice of Adonai your God, to observe to do all his commandments which I command you this day, … all his commandments which I command you this day, …

28:2 and all these blessings shall come on you, and 28:2 and all these blessings shall come on you, and overtake you, if you shall listen to the voice of Adonai your overtake you, if you shall listen to the voice of Adonai your God: God:

28:3 You shall be blessed in the city, and you shall be 28:3 You shall be blessed in the city, and you shall be blessed in the field.”blessed in the field.”



GOD'S BLESSINGS COME BY LIVING THE WISDOM GOD'S BLESSINGS COME BY LIVING THE WISDOM FROM GOD cont.FROM GOD cont.

Deuteronomy 28:4 You shall be blessed in the fruit of your Deuteronomy 28:4 You shall be blessed in the fruit of your body, the fruit of your animals, the increase of your livestock, body, the fruit of your animals, the increase of your livestock, and the young of your flock. and the young of your flock.

28:5 Your basket and your kneading trough shall be blessed. 28:5 Your basket and your kneading trough shall be blessed.

28:6 You shall be blessed when you come in, and you shall 28:6 You shall be blessed when you come in, and you shall be blessed when you go out. be blessed when you go out.

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Christian Wisdom Rhetorolect:Christian Wisdom Rhetorolect:JESUS PRONOUNCES BLESSINGS ON THE POORJESUS PRONOUNCES BLESSINGS ON THE POOR

Matt 5:2Matt 5:2 He opened his mouth and taught them, saying,He opened his mouth and taught them, saying,

5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Heaven.

5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

5:5 Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. 5:5 Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.

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Christian Wisdom Rhetorolect:Christian Wisdom Rhetorolect:JESUS PRONOUNCES BLESSINGS ON THE POORJESUS PRONOUNCES BLESSINGS ON THE POOR

Matt 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for Matt 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. righteousness, for they shall be filled.

5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will obtain mercy.5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will obtain mercy.

5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. children of God.



CURSES COME BY NOT LIVING THE WISDOM FROM GODCURSES COME BY NOT LIVING THE WISDOM FROM GOD

Deuteronomy 28:15 “But it shall come to pass, if you will Deuteronomy 28:15 “But it shall come to pass, if you will not listen to the voice of Adonai your God, to observe to do not listen to the voice of Adonai your God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command all his commandments and his statutes which I command you this day, that all these curses shall come on you, and you this day, that all these curses shall come on you, and overtake you.overtake you.

28:16 You shall be cursed in the city, and you shall be 28:16 You shall be cursed in the city, and you shall be cursed in the field.cursed in the field.

28:17 Your basket and your kneading trough shall be 28:17 Your basket and your kneading trough shall be cursed.” cursed.”



CURSES COME BY NOT LIVING THE WISDOM CURSES COME BY NOT LIVING THE WISDOM FROM GOD cont.FROM GOD cont.

Deuteronomy 28:18 The fruit of your body, the fruit of your Deuteronomy 28:18 The fruit of your body, the fruit of your ground, the increase of your livestock, and the young of your ground, the increase of your livestock, and the young of your flock shall be cursed. flock shall be cursed.

28:19 You shall be cursed when you come in, and you shall 28:19 You shall be cursed when you come in, and you shall be cursed when you go out.be cursed when you go out.

28:20 Adonai will send on you cursing, confusion, and 28:20 Adonai will send on you cursing, confusion, and rebuke, in all that you put your hand to do, until you are rebuke, in all that you put your hand to do, until you are destroyed, and until you perish quickly; because of the evil destroyed, and until you perish quickly; because of the evil of your doings, by which you have forsaken me.of your doings, by which you have forsaken me.

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Christian Wisdom Rhetorolect:Christian Wisdom Rhetorolect:Woe Comes on Those who Cause Woe Comes on Those who Cause

Stumbling in the WorldStumbling in the World

Luke 17:1 [Jesus] said to the disciples, “It is impossible that Luke 17:1 [Jesus] said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no occasions of stumbling should come, but woe to him no occasions of stumbling should come, but woe to him through whom they come!”through whom they come!”


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KING SOLOMON RECEIVES WISDOM FROM GODKING SOLOMON RECEIVES WISDOM FROM GOD

1 Kings 3:9 [Solomon said,] “Give your servant therefore an 1 Kings 3:9 [Solomon said,] “Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this your great between good and evil; for who is able to judge this your great people?” people?”

3:12 [God said to him,] “…behold, I have done according to 3:12 [God said to him,] “…behold, I have done according to your word. Behold, I have given you a wise and an your word. Behold, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart; so that there has been none like you understanding heart; so that there has been none like you before you, neither after you shall any arise like you.”before you, neither after you shall any arise like you.”

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SOLOMON AND TWO WOMENSOLOMON AND TWO WOMEN

1 Kings 3:16 Then two women who were prostitutes came to 1 Kings 3:16 Then two women who were prostitutes came to the king, and stood before him. the king, and stood before him.

3:17 The one woman said, “Oh, my lord, I and this woman 3:17 The one woman said, “Oh, my lord, I and this woman dwell in one house. I delivered a child with her in the house.dwell in one house. I delivered a child with her in the house.

3:21 When I rose in the morning to nurse my child, behold, it 3:21 When I rose in the morning to nurse my child, behold, it was dead; but when I had looked at it in the morning, was dead; but when I had looked at it in the morning, behold, it was not my son, whom I bore.” behold, it was not my son, whom I bore.”

3:22 The other woman said, “No; but the living is my son, 3:22 The other woman said, “No; but the living is my son, and the dead is your son.” Thus they spoke before the king.and the dead is your son.” Thus they spoke before the king.

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SOLOMON AND TWO WOMEN cont.SOLOMON AND TWO WOMEN cont.

1 Kings 3:24 The king said, “Get me a sword.” They brought 1 Kings 3:24 The king said, “Get me a sword.” They brought a sword before the king. a sword before the king.

3:25 The king said, “Divide the living child in two; then give 3:25 The king said, “Divide the living child in two; then give half to the one and half to the other.” half to the one and half to the other.”

3:26 Then the woman whose the living child was spoke to 3:26 Then the woman whose the living child was spoke to the king, for her heart yearned over her son, and she said, the king, for her heart yearned over her son, and she said, “Oh, my lord, give her the living child, and in no way kill it!”“Oh, my lord, give her the living child, and in no way kill it!”

But the other said, “It shall be neither mine nor yours. Divide But the other said, “It shall be neither mine nor yours. Divide itit..””

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SOLOMON AND THE TWO WOMEN cont.SOLOMON AND THE TWO WOMEN cont.

1 Kings 3:27 Then the king answered, “Give her the living 1 Kings 3:27 Then the king answered, “Give her the living child, and in no way kill it. She is its mother.”child, and in no way kill it. She is its mother.”

3:28 All Israel heard of the judgment which the king had 3:28 All Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.

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THE QUEEN OF SHEBATHE QUEEN OF SHEBA

1 Kings 4:34 There came of all peoples to hear the wisdom 1 Kings 4:34 There came of all peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, who had heard of of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.his wisdom.1 Kings 10:1 When the queen of Sheba heard of the fame 1 Kings 10:1 When the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of Adonai, she came to of Solomon concerning the name of Adonai, she came to prove him with hard questions. prove him with hard questions. 10:2 She came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with 10:2 She came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bore spices, and very much gold, and precious camels that bore spices, and very much gold, and precious stones; and when she was come to Solomon, she talked stones; and when she was come to Solomon, she talked with him of all that was in her heart. with him of all that was in her heart.

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THE QUEEN OF SHEBA cont.THE QUEEN OF SHEBA cont.

1 Kings 10:3 Solomon to her all her questions: there was not 1 Kings 10:3 Solomon to her all her questions: there was not anything hidden from the king which he didn’t tell her. anything hidden from the king which he didn’t tell her.

10:9 [She said to the king,] “Blessed is Adonai your God, 10:9 [She said to the king,] “Blessed is Adonai your God, who delighted in you, to set you on the throne of Israel! who delighted in you, to set you on the throne of Israel! Because Adonai loved Israel forever, therefore made he you Because Adonai loved Israel forever, therefore made he you king to do justice and righteousness.”king to do justice and righteousness.”

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Christian Wisdom Rhetorolect:Christian Wisdom Rhetorolect:JESUS AND THE QUEEN OF THE SOUTH [SHEBA]JESUS AND THE QUEEN OF THE SOUTH [SHEBA]

Luke 11:31 The queen of the South will rise up in the Luke 11:31 The queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them: for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the them: for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, one greater than Solomon wisdom of Solomon, and behold, one greater than Solomon is here! is here!



SOLOMON’S RICHES AND GLORYSOLOMON’S RICHES AND GLORY

1 Kings 3:13 [God said to Solomon:] “I have also given you 1 Kings 3:13 [God said to Solomon:] “I have also given you that which you have not asked, both riches and honor, so that which you have not asked, both riches and honor, so that there shall not be any among the kings like you, all that there shall not be any among the kings like you, all your days.”your days.”

1 Kings 10:23 So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of 1 Kings 10:23 So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.the earth in riches and in wisdom.

10:25 They brought every man his tribute, vessels of silver, 10:25 They brought every man his tribute, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and clothing, and armor, and spices, and vessels of gold, and clothing, and armor, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year. horses, and mules, a rate year by year.


Christian Wisdom Rhetorolect:Christian Wisdom Rhetorolect:JESUS TEACHES ABOUT SOLOMON AND GOD'S JESUS TEACHES ABOUT SOLOMON AND GOD'S

GOOD PLANTSGOOD PLANTS

Luke 12:27 (Jesus said) “Consider the lilies, how they grow. Luke 12:27 (Jesus said) “Consider the lilies, how they grow. They don’t toil, neither do they spin; yet I tell you, even They don’t toil, neither do they spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

12:28 But if this is how God clothes the grass in the field, 12:28 But if this is how God clothes the grass in the field, which today exists, but tomorrow is cast into the oven, how which today exists, but tomorrow is cast into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith?”much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith?”

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Good Work!Good Work!

As you have seen in this lesson, while the story-As you have seen in this lesson, while the story-line of Christian wisdom rhetorolect begins with God’s line of Christian wisdom rhetorolect begins with God’s creation of the world, it continues with teachings of creation of the world, it continues with teachings of Moses and the wisdom and blessings of King Solomon.Moses and the wisdom and blessings of King Solomon.

Teachings attributed to Solomon in Proverbs and Teachings attributed to Solomon in Proverbs and teaching in Sirach (Ecclesiastes) continue the story-line teaching in Sirach (Ecclesiastes) continue the story-line of Christian wisdom.of Christian wisdom.

Continue to Wisdom Rhetorolect: Lesson 3 and Continue to Wisdom Rhetorolect: Lesson 3 and see how the story-line of Christian wisdom continues see how the story-line of Christian wisdom continues

with these teachings.with these teachings.

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