2 Chronicles 1:1-17

Contents: Solomon's sacrifices at Gibeon. His vision and prayer and God's answer.

Characters: God, Solomon.

Conclusion: Those who make this world their end come short of the other and are never satisfied with this. Those who make the other world their end and seek spiritual gifts, not only obtain these with full satisfaction, but enjoy much of this world on their way there.

Key Word: Prayer, 2 Chronicles 1:7.

Strong Verses: 2 Chronicles 1:11; 2 Chronicles 1:12.

Striking Facts: The Christian's real character appears in his choices and desires. «What wouldst thou have?» tries a man as much as «What wouldst thou DO?» 2 Chronicles 1:7.