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Hosea’s wife was an illustration of the nation of Israel which committed “blatant acts of promiscuity by abandoning the Lord.” Yet God’s compassion had not departed entirely (v. 7).

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BibleGateway: Hosea 1:1-2:1 ESV Text: Hosea 1:1-2:1 KJV Text: Hosea 1:1-11 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:12      1 The word of the LORD that came unto Hosea, the son of… Hosea’s wife was an illustration of the nation of Israel which committed “blatant acts of promiscuity by abandoning the Lord.” Yet God’s compassion had not departed entirely (v. 7).

Paul’s Roman citizenship was a blessing to him and helped him advance the gospel. Does God use your citizenship to do the same?

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BibleGateway: Acts 22:22-29 ESV Text: Acts 22:22-29 KJV Text: Acts 22:22-29 The section starts at about 2:53 and ends at about 4:8      22 And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up… Paul’s Roman citizenship was a blessing to him and helped him advance the gospel. Does God use your citizenship to do the same?

While our church buildings are not as extravagant as Solomon’s, there is something to be said for putting our best efforts into our houses of worship. Don’t we love the place where His glory dwells?

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 6:1-38 ESV Text: 1 Kings 6:1-38 KJV Text: 1Kings 6:1-38 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 5:44      1 And it came to pass in the four hundred and… While our church buildings are not as extravagant as Solomon’s, there is something to be said for putting our best efforts into our houses of worship. Don’t we love the place where His glory dwells?

Paul showed that he wasn’t just a troublemaker out to destroy the religion of the Jews, but by the Lord’s grace he had come to understand that Christ was the fulfillment of everything their Scriptures taught.

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BibleGateway: Acts 22:1-21 ESV Text: Acts 22:1-21 KJV Text: Acts 22:1-21 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:2      1 Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now… Paul showed that he wasn’t just a troublemaker out to destroy the religion of the Jews, but by the Lord’s grace he had come to understand that Christ was the fulfillment of everything their Scriptures taught.

We see an example of Solomon’s wisdom in action when he promoted peaceful relations with Israel’s neighbors. At the same time he would build the Lord’s temple. What a fine king!

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 5:1-18 ESV Text: 1 Kings 5:1-18 KJV Text: 1Kings 5:1-18 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:5      1 And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon;… We see an example of Solomon’s wisdom in action when he promoted peaceful relations with Israel’s neighbors. At the same time he would build the Lord’s temple. What a fine king!

The Lord brought peace and prosperity to both king and people during Solomon’s reign. This gave the Israelites an opportunity to direct their hearts toward God and delight His mercy.

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 4:20-34 ESV Text: 1 Kings 4:20-34 KJV Text: 1Kings 4:20-34 The section starts at about 2:9 and ends at about 4:44      20 Judah and Israel were many, as the sand which is… The Lord brought peace and prosperity to both king and people during Solomon’s reign. This gave the Israelites an opportunity to direct their hearts toward God and delight His mercy.

What is greater than wealth? We learn here that wisdom is a higher treasure. Of great importance too is to note that Solomon’s wisdom was from the Lord, not from himself.

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BibleGateway: 1 Kings 3:1-15 ESV Text: 1 Kings 3:1-15 KJV Text: 1Kings 3:1-15 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:42      1 And Solomon made affinity with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and… What is greater than wealth? We learn here that wisdom is a higher treasure. Of great importance too is to note that Solomon’s wisdom was from the Lord, not from himself.