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This Week's Message Recap:
As we wrap up our study on the life of King Solomon, we see the aftermath of the decisions made during the second half of his reign as king. While King Solomon was the wisest man that ever lived, God warned Solomon that if he continued to put other things before Him, it would not end well. Solomon did not heed this warning. Instead, his focus was on growing his own personal success. He built his palace, introduced the Israelites to various gods, and married 700 wives. Now it isn’t bad to be successful! But it is bad when it comes before God.
Because of King David’s righteousness, his son Solomon was a guaranteed a blessing. But because of Solomon’s immoral choices, the blessing for those after him was removed. Even though Solomon did not keep the Lord’s commands, the Lord did not take the kingdom from King Solomon. Instead, the kingdom was later given over to his adversaries. Even those that were once close to him eventually rose up against him. And when his son Rehoboam became king, he went against the advice of the elders and increased the strain of the yoke on the people of Israel. After Solomon died, things fell apart. The trajectory of the kingdom of Israel could have been different if only had heeded the warning from God.
Because of King David’s righteousness, his son Solomon was a guaranteed a blessing. But because of Solomon’s immoral choices, the blessing for those after him was removed. Even though Solomon did not keep the Lord’s commands, the Lord did not take the kingdom from King Solomon. Instead, the kingdom was later given over to his adversaries. Even those that were once close to him eventually rose up against him. And when his son Rehoboam became king, he went against the advice of the elders and increased the strain of the yoke on the people of Israel. After Solomon died, things fell apart. The trajectory of the kingdom of Israel could have been different if only had heeded the warning from God.
Questions to Consider:
- What stands out to you about God’s response to Solomon’s disobedience? Why do you think success itself isn’t the problem, but misplaced priority is?
- Why do you think Solomon—despite being so wise—still made these kinds of choices?
- If you notice yourself drifting like Solomon did, what are some practical ways to course-correct early?
- Consider Proverbs 20:7. What kind of legacy are you building through your daily choices, even in small, unseen moments?
- What changes can you make in your life now to shift your own trajectory?
Resources for Study:
Recommended Reading:
King Solomon's Empire by Margaret P. Roy
1 Kings 1-11 Proverbs & Ecclesiastes: The Rise & Fall of Solomon by John MacArthur
King Solomon: Life Lessons from the Wisest Man Who Ever Lived by Bill Crowder
The Root of Righteous by A.W. Tozer
1 & 2 Kings: A Theological Bible Commentary on 1 & 2 Kings from Leading Contemporary Theologians
1 Kings 1-11 Proverbs & Ecclesiastes: The Rise & Fall of Solomon by John MacArthur
King Solomon: Life Lessons from the Wisest Man Who Ever Lived by Bill Crowder
The Root of Righteous by A.W. Tozer
1 & 2 Kings: A Theological Bible Commentary on 1 & 2 Kings from Leading Contemporary Theologians
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