He asked for wisdom; God gave him riches as well. Why? (1 Kings 10:14-29)

Today we study 1 Kings 10:14-29 and note at least two things that make us think: why did God give Solomon riches and wisdom, when he only asked for the latter? Also, is there any siginificance to the fact that Solomon is the only other person (other than the antiChrist) who is identified with the number 666? Check our short video out on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/lVXK7EPfryM .

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Peer Recognition and the Christian (1 Kings 10:1-13)

We all wish we had it -- peer recognition that is. Solomon got a big dose of it from another person of royalty -- the Queen of Sheba. Fascinating story that teaches us a lot about how to handle it. It's based on our study of 1 Kings 10:1-13 and you can catch the YouTube video right here: https://youtu.be/Dd9nbLUhdl0 .

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Israel Then & Now. God keeps His eyes on her. So should we. (1 Kings 9:...

As we study 1 Kings 9:15-28, marveling at what Solomon was accomplishing, we can't help but see the continuity of its history through the ages right up to today. God is certainly keeping His eyes on her. Perhaps we should as well. Join us on YouTube for a short study that has a lot to say to us today. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/UuNBtqPU0vU .

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Giving Away what God Wanted You to Keep (1 Kings 9:10-14)

Studying an interesting passage on Solomon's dealing with Hiram (his father-in-law) and the giving away of 20 cities that God had given to Israel. Perhaps not a wise move. But we learn a lot about Solomon and gain an opportunity to think about our relationships as well as our blessings from God. Join us as we study 1st Kings 9:10-14. Catch it here: https://youtu.be/20WYmkiwc7g .

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Not All of God's Promises are Unconditional (1 Kings 9:1-9)

Hey, that's right. Some of God's Promisred are indeed Conditional. Our study of 1st Kings 9:1-9 tells us that. Join us to see which one is key, and what we have to do. You can catch our YouTube short video study here at this link: https://youtu.be/jGfAX20HUSE .

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The Biggest Barbecue on Record (1 Kings 8:62-66)

Solomon was not only the smartest king, he was also the most extravagant. And this account of his sacrifices and feast(s) proves it. Join us on YouTube as we study 1 Kings 8:62-66. We learn a lot from this passage for our own lives. You can catch it here at this link: https://youtu.be/Xe5HM-sA4n0

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