Pity the Fool
27 July - 31 August 2025
King Solomon was not only an ancestor of Jesus, he was also known for being the King of Israel who built the first Temple in Jerusalem. With his exceptional wisdom, he is credited as the main author of the book of Proverbs. Over this series, we’ll examine Judges, Kings, and even those trying to usurp the throne, in the lineage leading up to Solomon—figures who made foolish choices in their walk with God that may have helped to inspire Solomon’s wisdom literature. As we look at aspects of foolishness and paths of wisdom, may we learn from these characters and discern how we can avoid making the same mistakes in our own lives.
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1 Kings 3:3-15 · The wisest person that ever existed still made mistakes. How much more do we need to seek God’s guidance and wisdom in our own lives?
Study Questions
Read 1 Kings 3:3-15.
Understanding the Bible
1. What do we learn about God?
2. What do we learn about people?
3. What do we learn about relating to God?
4. What do we learn about relating to others?Applying the Bible
1. What does God want me to understand?
2. What does God want me to believe?
3. What does God want me to desire?
4. What does God want me to do? -
1 Samuel 3:2-10 · A fool is gullible and will believe anything they’re told, but learning to hear God’s voice will help to keep us on track.
Study Questions
Read 1 Samuel 3:2-10.
Understanding the Bible
1. What do we learn about God?
2. What do we learn about people?
3. What do we learn about relating to God?
4. What do we learn about relating to others?Applying the Bible
1. What does God want me to understand?
2. What does God want me to believe?
3. What does God want me to desire?
4. What does God want me to do? -
1 Samuel 13:1-14 · God gives us clear directions through the Bible and puts people around us to keep us from making foolish mistakes. Do we pause to listen to their wisdom and advice?
Study Questions
Read 1 Samuel 13:10-14.
Understanding the Bible
1. What do we learn about God?
2. What do we learn about people?
3. What do we learn about relating to God?
4. What do we learn about relating to others?Applying the Bible
1. What does God want me to understand?
2. What does God want me to believe?
3. What does God want me to desire?
4. What does God want me to do? -
1 Samuel 25:2-42 · How do we invite the Holy Spirit to give us the fruit of gentleness when our foolishness leads us towards anger?
Study Questions
Read 1 Samuel 25:2-42.
Understanding the Bible
1. What do we learn about God?
2. What do we learn about people?
3. What do we learn about relating to God?
4. What do we learn about relating to others?Applying the Bible
1. What does God want me to understand?
2. What does God want me to believe?
3. What does God want me to desire?
4. What does God want me to do? -
2 Samuel 15:1-18 & 15:30-34 · Absalom was never content and to tried to claw for more. We explore his story in 2 Samuel, of his bitterness, ambition, and rebellion, and discover how it points us to Jesus, the true King and perfect leader.
Study Questions
Read 2 Samuel 15:1-18 and 30-34.
Understanding the Bible
1. What do we learn about God?
2. What do we learn about people?
3. What do we learn about relating to God?
4. What do we learn about relating to others?Applying the Bible
1. What does God want me to understand?
2. What does God want me to believe?
3. What does God want me to desire?
4. What does God want me to do? -
2 Samuel 24:2-4 & 24:8-25 · Explore the life of King David in 2 Samuel: his failures, pride, repentance, and the grace of God. Discover how David’s story points us to Jesus, the true King.
Study Questions
Read 2 Samuel 24:2-4 and 8-25.
Understanding the Bible
1. What do we learn about God?
2. What do we learn about people?
3. What do we learn about relating to God?
4. What do we learn about relating to others?Applying the Bible
1. What does God want me to understand?
2. What does God want me to believe?
3. What does God want me to desire?
4. What does God want me to do?