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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!

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.

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.

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.

Adonijah, Joab, and Shimei were put to death for their evil deeds against the Lord’s chosen kings and Solomon’s rule was firmly established.

BibleGateway: 1 Kings 2:13-46 ESV Text: 1 Kings 2:13-46 KJV Text: 1Kings 2:13-46 The section starts at about 2:12 and ends at about 8:15 13 And Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bathsheba the… Adonijah, Joab, and Shimei were put to death for their evil deeds against the Lord’s chosen kings and Solomon’s rule was firmly established.

After Priscilla and Aquila gave some supplementary training to Apollos he went out to do important work in Achaia, preaching from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.

BibleGateway: Acts 18:19-28 ESV Text: Acts 18:19-28 KJV Text: Acts 18:19-28 The section starts at about 2:35 and ends at about 4:10 19 And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself… After Priscilla and Aquila gave some supplementary training to Apollos he went out to do important work in Achaia, preaching from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.

One Christian writer remarked that: “The anointing of Solomon is a type of the anointing of that greater Son of David, Jesus Christ, whom the Lord has set as His King on His holy hill Zion.”

BibleGateway: 1 Kings 1:28-40 ESV Text: 1 Kings 1:28-40 KJV Text: 1Kings 1:28-40 The section starts at about 4:12 and ends at about 6:24 28 Then king David answered and said, Call me Bathsheba. And… One Christian writer remarked that: “The anointing of Solomon is a type of the anointing of that greater Son of David, Jesus Christ, whom the Lord has set as His King on His holy hill Zion.”

As David neared death, another struggle for his throne erupted. The Lord used His prophet Nathan to ensure that Solomon would reign in David’s place rather than Adonijah.

BibleGateway: 1 Kings 1:5-27 ESV Text: 1 Kings 1:5-27 KJV Text: 1Kings 1:5-27 The section starts at about 0:36 and ends at about 4:19      5 Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I… As David neared death, another struggle for his throne erupted. The Lord used His prophet Nathan to ensure that Solomon would reign in David’s place rather than Adonijah.

Some consider the resurrection of Jesus an impossibility, but for us is the foundation of our faith and the basis of all of our teaching.

BibleGateway: Acts 17:16-34 ESV Text: Acts 17:16-34 KJV Text: Acts 17:16-34 The section starts at about 2:11 and ends at about 5:12      16 Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred… Some consider the resurrection of Jesus an impossibility, but for us is the foundation of our faith and the basis of all of our teaching.

David insisted on giving to the Lord from his own wealth rather than offering someone else’s donation on his behalf. Doesn’t that just seem like the way an offering to the Lord should be?

BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 24:18-25 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 24:18-25 KJV Text: 2Samuel 24:18-25 The section starts at about 3:19 and ends at about 4:50      18 And Gad came that day to David, and said unto… David insisted on giving to the Lord from his own wealth rather than offering someone else’s donation on his behalf. Doesn’t that just seem like the way an offering to the Lord should be?

David wisely allowed the Lord to manage the consequences of his sin, thus resting his hope on the Lord’s mercy— a good place to rest our hope too.

BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 24:11-17 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 24:11-17 KJV Text: 2Samuel 24:11-17 The section starts at about 1:51 and ends at about 3:26 11 For when David was up in the morning, the word… David wisely allowed the Lord to manage the consequences of his sin, thus resting his hope on the Lord’s mercy— a good place to rest our hope too.

David’s last words were admirable, but some of his last works were not. With sinful pride he ordered a review of his army’s strength (even Joab questioned it). In faith, however, he repented and sought the Lord.

BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 24:1-10 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 24:1-10 KJV Text: 2Samuel 24:1-10 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:0      1 And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against… David’s last words were admirable, but some of his last works were not. With sinful pride he ordered a review of his army’s strength (even Joab questioned it). In faith, however, he repented and sought the Lord.