The queen of Sheba questioned Solomon and with his God-given wisdom he answered her to her satisfaction. She marvelled at his wisdom and his prosperity and responded with gifts.

The Pharisees and others questioned Jesus but, with a few exceptions, their intention was not to seek the truth but only to trap him. Ordinary people often appreciated the wisdom and the goodness of Jesus while their leaders were locked in their intransigence and could not realize that Jesus stood before them with a wisdom greater than that of Solomon.

Jesus' own disciples were frequently unable to understand him, but at least they sought further clarification. More importantly, they remembered better than they understood so that, after Jesus' Ascension into heaven, they were able to recall the most significant points of his teaching. As the Church spread all over the earth, She was able, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to rely on that teaching to deal with the many questions which arose throughout the ages to challenge our faith and our way of living Blessed are we indeed, who enjoy the gift of faith, the truth given to us by Jesus which sets us free.