I wanna show you something interesting. Check out these verses: “David said, ‘This is ADONAI’s house. This is Israel’s altar for offerings. David ordered foreigners in Israel assembled. He appointed workers to shape stones. They shaped stones for God’s house. David prepared a large store of iron. Iron was used for nails and clamps. For […]
1K5-9: The Envy Behind Anti-Semitism — And Here’s The Fix!
“Hiram, king of Tzor, sent his servants to Shlomo, because he had heard that they had anointed him king in his father’s place, and Hiram had always loved David.”-1 Kings 5:15 Solomon’s kingdom was now fully established. Israel was in its strongest position, economically and politically, than it had ever been in history. Finally, Solomon […]
1K5-8: Your Gift Is From God — What You Do With It Is On You
“Shlomo’s wisdom surpassed the wisdom of the people from the east and all the wisdom of Egypt.”-1 Kings 5:10 Remember how yesterday I said the word CHOKMAH for wisdom is a general term used throughout the Scriptures for any kind of wisdom? Well, verse 10 proves it. Because it tells us that Solomon’s wisdom was […]
1K5-7: Stop Envying Other People’s Gifts
“God gave Shlomo exceptional wisdom and understanding, as well as a heart as vast as the sandy beach by the sea.”-1 Kings 5:9 In verse 9, we’re told the Lord gave Solomon exceptional “wisdom,” “understanding,” and a “vast heart.” Let’s examine these words in the original Hebrew. First, the word for wisdom is CHOKMAH. The […]
1K5-6: Solomon, Paul, and the Battle We All Lose
We’ve been discussing the excessive number of horses Solomon had acquired for his kingdom. Before that, we examined the enormous amount of food he needed to keep his royal court running. I also talked about how it was the common people of Israel who had to foot the bill through taxes and levies. So, we […]
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