A message from the series “1 & 2 Kings 2005-2006.” Before David died, he had accumulated all the material for his son, Solomon, to use to build the Temple. Once Solomon became established, he commenced building the Temple, which took seven years to construct. In addition, he built his own palace, which took 13 years to complete. Chapter eight of this study describes the dedication of the Temple and Solomon’s sermon and lengthy prayer of dedication.
A message from the series “The Character Of The New Man.”
A message from the series “The Character Of The New Man.”
A message from the series “The Character Of The New Man.”
A message from the series “1 & 2 Kings 2005-2006.” After David’s death, Adonijah tries a backhanded attempt to seize the throne, but Solomon saw through his masquerade and had Adonijah executed fulfilling all the more of God’s prophetic words regarding David’s family. Additionally, Solomon followed David’s instructions of eliminating certain individuals who were threats to his reign. The greatest application in these chapters is when Solomon went to the Lord to ask for wisdom because he felt overwhelmed with the responsibility of governing God’s people. It was then that God commended Solomon for asking for wisdom rather than for riches. Solomon was then granted to have wisdom beyond anything that anyone has ever experienced.
A message from the series “The Character Of The New Man.”
A message from the series “1 & 2 Kings 2005-2006.” The final days of David were not easy ones. Even though he had promised that one day Solomon would be king, another son, Adonijah, tried to usurp the throne by creating his own inaugural celebration. Word of this is taken to David wherein he instructs faithful Zadok to anoint Solomon and set him upon his throne. Once Solomon is crowned, Adonijah fears for his life, but Solomon extends mercy to him but with caution. The opening verses of chapter two contain David’s charge to his son Solomon to walk in God’s ways and keep His Word.
A message from the series “The Character Of The New Man.”
A message from the series “The Character Of The New Man.”
A message from the series “Ephesians 2004.” This is part 10 of a 10-part series taken from Ephesians 6 and the subject of spiritual warfare. In this study, Pastor Jack looks at the final item of the believer’s armor, persistent, persevering prayer. Prayer is one of the most potent weapons given to believers, but also one that is so often least used. Once all the items of the armor are put on, then believers must stand and keep standing in prayer.
