“What Shlomo had said in making this request pleased Adonai.”-1 Kings 3:10 I love the God pattern being fleshed out in Solomon’s interaction with the Lord when the Almighty appeared to Him in a dream. We’re told Solomon’s response “pleased Adonai.” As a result, the Lord made it clear to Solomon that because his heart was […]
1K3-12: The 7-Word Question That Changed Solomon’s Life — And Can Change Yours Too
Alrighty, let’s get our bearings on where we’re at. Solomon is about 20 years old. He’s filled with all of the testosterone-fueled idealism and enthusiasm many young men his age possess. Yet, despite his youth, he well understood the challenges that lay ahead. The young king was right to be anxious about how to govern […]
1K3-11: The 3-Step Prayer Formula Solomon Gave Us
If you wanna a good pattern to follow when approaching the Lord in prayer, we need look no further than Solomon’s response to Yehovah when He appeared to him in a dream. Let’s break down and analyze Solomon’s response. FIRST, he expressed gratitude: “You showed your servant David, my father, much grace, as he lived […]
1K3-10: Questions From God That Reveal Who You Really Are
What would you do if the Creator of the universe came to you and said: “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” That’s the question we’re being asked to contemplate here. Seriously, how would you respond? Actually, besides Solomon, there’s another famous Bible character who was in a similar situation. I’m talking about […]
1K3-9: The Danger of Trusting Dreams Over God’s Word
“At Giv‘on Adonai appeared to Shlomo in a dream at night; God said, ‘Tell me what I should give you.’” -1 Kings 3:5 I wanna tell you a story about a young preacher in Indiana who started his ministry in the 1950s. He talked about racial equality, helped the poor, and built a church that […]
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