Pastor Daniel Batarseh explores the Queen of Sheba’s journey to King Solomon as a model for seeking spiritual truth. This study highlights how her personal investigation of Solomon's wisdom points toward our own need to encounter Jesus Christ, the one greater than Solomon.

• 1Humanity was created for intimacy with God, and no amount of worldly success or luxury can satisfy that innate spiritual hunger.
• 2Personal investigation of the Gospel is required to move from hearing reports about God to having a life-changing encounter with Him.
• 3The Church is called to be a light that influences the nations by proclaiming the excellencies of Christ and defending the hope within us.
• 4Spiritual joy is maintained by continually standing in the presence of the King and hearing His Word.
• 5God's love for His people is often demonstrated through the godly leaders and influencers He places in our lives.

Practical ways to apply this message to your life.

• Identify areas of skepticism in your faith and commit to a 'personal investigation' through deeper Bible study and prayer.
• Examine your daily schedule to ensure you are 'continually standing' before the King by making time for His Word.
• Recognize the 'gift people' in your life—those who help you walk closer to Christ—and express gratitude to God for them.
• Audit your 'reflex to revelation' by evaluating how your giving of time, talent, and treasure reflects your awe of God's glory.
• Pray specifically and boldly this week, moving beyond general gratitude to ask the King for the desires He has placed on your heart.

• Thank God for His Word and the truths revealed in this message.
• Pray for understanding and wisdom to apply what you've learned.
• Ask the Holy Spirit to help you live out these truths in your daily life.
• Pray for others who heard this message, that they too would be transformed.