1st Kings
This
book, possibly written by the Prophet Jeremiah, describes Solomon’s wise and able
leadership over Israel. A beautiful temple is built in Jerusalem to the glory
of God. Solomon had wealth, splendor and fame.
Solomon’s
demise was in marrying multiple wives and his heart was stolen away by foreign
wives and pagan gods. (Deut. 8:17-19).
Beware
of unhealthy affections, sin is deceptive and addictive. What you do for God is
not as important as what you do with God.
Ultimately
his kingdom was divided. The Ten Northern tribes became Israel and are ruled by
a succession of wicked kings. The Two Southern tribes takes the name of Judah.
Judah was blessed with a few God-honoring rulers but most of their leaders were
evil as well.
In
First Kings 17, the Prophet Elijah becomes a well known counselor, God’s voice
to the king and nation. Because of his travels between heaven and earth, it
made him a most unique personality within God’s Word. He was the first to raise
someone from the dead, and he left this world without dying.
The
challenge for us in times of peace and plenty, in all times of our lives, is to
continually cast ourselves on the Lord for His mercy, wisdom, counsel and
grace.
Please read the Book listed so that you can understand the word of God to
its fullness. This study comes from The Jeremiah Study Bible, The Bible for
Hope, The King James Bible and the Nelson’s Quick Reference Bible Commentary.
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