Sermons tagged #Solomon

As we continue in this chapter of comparison, we observe a comparison between the works of the foolish and wise. When one is not sure about another's words, we must look at their works to help us better understand what they are all about.

The Temple signigfied God's permanent presence among His people in the Pomised Land. Up to the point of the Temple's conclusion, God had moved with his people. But, now He was settling them in a specific location and dweeling amongst them. Permanence is good.

Solomon built his Temple to reflect the glroy of God. There was no question that it had to be the most majestic building in all the land becaue it was the place where the Hebrews would meet with their glorious God. We can learn from them about giving our best to God.

We take a moment to discuss the 2 1/2 years of Proverb devotionals, how to sign up for notifications (and help others sign up) with a reminder that the wise will receive Biblical counsel and wisdom, beginning with the Biblical Gospel of Salvation. https://bbfohio.com

Because time is outside of my control, I must trust the eternal God Who is sovereign over all things.

Covering chapter 4, we continue with Moses restating certain commandments including the prohibition against adding to or taking away from God's words complete with warnings and reminders of past failures. https://bbfohio.com

God graciously provided peace, security, and wealth for Solomon and the people of Isarel so that they could refelect His glory and establish His worship in Jerusalem through the building of the Temple. He often does the same for His Chruch.

Solomon received wisdom from God and promptly put it to use when he had to judge between two women and a living baby. We can learn perspective from this story as well as see evidence of God's Spirit on Solomon.

The Lord appears to King Solomon and tells him he will answer prayers and makes promises to him and Israel

Solomon had the opportunity to pray for anything he wanted. God would grant his request. What did he pray for? Wisdom to discern the will of God. That's what he needed, and that's what God gave him along with all the weath and honor that he could imagine. We should prayer similarly.

The James series is paused in order to review the Old Testament prophecy which foretold the birth of our Savior. In this near-December series, the kings of Israel are reviewed, the noble and not-so-noble characters. Further political and religious failings and trials are explored as Kevin Pulliam shows the backdrop against which the visions and prophecies of Isaiah and others would come.

Solomon executed the Lord's will justly and swiftly. There is much for us to learn in these 10 verses.

The wisdom of God is given to His people to discern truth and is used by God to deliver ultimate justice to all people.

All the earth was seeking the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom which God put in his heart.

Solomon had to take decisive action to clean house after being crowned king following his father David's death. He killed Adonijah and Joab while banishing Abiathar, the priest. These men were threats to the advancement of the Lord's will. We must be willing to be decisive as well.

As we wrap up this chapter of Proverbs, we see some truths that every Christian should live by.

The end of futility is found in pleasing God with our lives.

"So king Solomon was king over all Israel." 1 Kings 4:1