1 Kings

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1 Kings 1

1 Kings 1

1 Kings 1 – The Golden Age of Israel was coming to an end. The author of the book of 1 Kings is unknown although thought…

1 Kings 2

1 Kings 2

1 Kings 2 – Solomon has been anointed king. David has brought his son before him with instruction of being a godly leader but also…

1 Kings 3

1 Kings 3

1 Kings 3 – “But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will…

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1 Kings 4

1 Kings 4 – Have you ever worked for or been part of a committee that was not well organized? More than likely yes and you know…

1 Kings 5

1 Kings 5

1 Kings 5 – Sometimes God says “No”. Or maybe a better phrase is, “Not yet.” David desired greatly to build a temple for God. His heart…

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1 Kings 6 – With detailed instructions, the construction of the Temple it is finally underway and completed in 7 years. There’s a fascinating…

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1 Kings 7

1 Kings 7 – It took 7 years for Solomon to build the temple. He spent 13 years building his own house. His home had cedars from…

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1 Kings 8

1 Kings 8 – It was the moment the Israelites had longed for – the completion of the Temple. For hundreds of years they had worshiped…

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1 Kings 9

1 Kings 9 – 24 years had passed since Solomon took the throne. He had finished the construction of the temple as well as his palace. On…

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1 Kings 10

1 Kings 10 – It’s a written showcase of Solomon’s success. From the Queen of Sheba visiting and declaring for herself the grandeur of his…

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1 Kings 11

1 Kings 11 – For all the wisdom Solomon had, his heart led him in foolishness. It’s really quite astounding when you consider what we’ve read so…

1 Kings 12

1 Kings 12

1 Kings 12 – The split of the nation unfolds that would last for centuries. Solomon had died. Rehoboam his son succeeded him and it was…

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1 Kings 13

1 Kings 13 – It is the strangest of stories. A nameless prophet is sent to speak against the false worship King Jeroboam has established…

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1 Kings 14 – It’s the tale of 2 kings who flagrantly walked away from God and His commands. Consider how as the nation was already split…

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1 Kings 15

1 Kings 15 – The next two chapters tell of the legacies of several kings who rose and led both Israel and Judah. For the most part…

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1 Kings 16 – He would reign for 41 years. 41 years of sheer evil would be doled out to the people of Israel as they themselves…

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1 Kings 17 – It would be 41 years of spiritual darkness coming from the Throne Room of Israel. With Ahab reigning, the only light that would…

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1 Kings 18

1 Kings 18 – “The troubler of Israel” or as he was called by Ahab came out of hiding after 3 years. The land had seen no…

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1 Kings 19

1 Kings 19 – “Elijah failed in the very point at which he was strongest, and that is where most men fail. In Scripture, it is the…

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1 Kings 20

1 Kings 20 – So far there have been two evil kings and two good kings. The southern kingdom, Judah, still wavers between righteous and…

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1 Kings 21

1 Kings 21 – Her name is synonymous with the most evil woman in all of Scripture.  In fact, her name is mentioned in Revelation as an…

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1 Kings 22

1 Kings 22 – Spiritual wisdom and discernment are needed on all decisions we make and carry through with. This story in 1 Kings 22 could…