Decoding the Battle Behind the Battle | Part 2 – Discernment: The Weapon Solomon Chose.

God has given you a powerful tool—Discernment—to see beyond the surface, detect spiritual deception, and hear His voice clearly in the chaos. In this message from The Spirit Code series, Pastor Michael Larson unpacks how discernment isn't suspicion—it's Spirit-empowered perception. Discover how Solomon's extravagant worship and heartfelt prayer in 1 Kings 3 positioned him for wisdom, authority, and divine encounter.

- What does it mean to offer "a thousand burnt offerings"?

- Why does God ask, “What do you want Me to give you?”

- What is a "lev shomea"—a hearing heart?

Key Scriptures:

1 Kings 3:1–9, 1 Samuel 1:17–20, John 15:7, 2 Samuel 24:24, Genesis 3

You’ll learn:

- How discernment reveals the source beneath the surface

- Why great assignments require great altars

- What it means to govern with Spirit-led revelation

- How New Testament promises connect to Old Testament patterns

- Why discernment is your greatest defense in a culture of confusion

Powerful Quote: “God isn’t waiting for perfection—He’s looking for pursuit.”