2 Kings 3

Scripture – 2 Kings 3

Observation – 

• 2 Kings 3:1-10 - Three kings gather against the Moabites.
• 2 Kings 3:1-3 - A summary of Jehoram’s reign, the son of Ahab.
• 2 Kings 3:4-5 - Moab’s rebellion.
• 2 Kings 3:6-8 - Israel and Judah join together to fight Moab.
• 2 Kings 3:9-10 - The armies of Israel, Judah, and Edom are stranded in the desert without water.
• 2 Kings 3:11-19 - Elisha speaks for the LORD.
• 2 Kings 3:11-12 - Jehoshaphat seeks God’s word in the matter.
• 2 Kings 3:13-15 - Elisha agrees to speak with the three kings.
• 2 Kings 3:16-19 - The word from God.
• 2 Kings 3:20-27 - The defeat of Moab.
• 2 Kings 3:20 - God meets their need when mysterious water flows through the camp.
• 2 Kings 3:21-25 - The Moabites attack the camp of the three kings.
• 2 Kings 3:26-27 - The king of Moab’s desperate move. 

Examples to follow – When trouble arises, ask God for guidance and help. 

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – Sacrificing your children. 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – 

Prayer – 

2 Kings 1-2

Scripture – 2 Kings 1-2

Observation – 

• 2 Kings 1:1-8 - Ahaziah’s injury.
• 2 Kings 1:1-2 - Ahaziah seeks another god to heal him
• 2 Kings 1:3-4 - God's message to Ahaziah through Eligah
• 2 Kings 1:5-8 - The messengers return to Ahaziah
• 2 Kings 1:9-18 - Eligah appears before Ahaziah
• 2 Kings 1:9-10 - Judgment comes upon the arresting soldiers.
• 2 Kings 1:11-12 - Judgment also comes upon a second captain.
• 2 Kings 1:13-15 - The third captain comes in humility and Elijah goes with him.
• 2 Kings 1:16 - Elijah delivers the same message to Ahaziah.
• 2 Kings 1:17-18 - Ahaziah dies and leaves no successor.
• 2 Kings 2:1-13 - Eligah ascends to heaven.
• 2 Kings 2:1-3 - The awareness of Eligah's coming departure
• 2 Kings 2:4-7 - The awareness of Elijah’s departure at Jericho and the Jordan.
• 2 Kings 2:8-10 - Elisha asks for a double portion.
• 2 Kings 2:11-13 - Elijah ascends into heaven.
• 2 Kings 2:14-25 - The beginning of the ministry of the prophet Elisha.
• 2 Kings 2:14-15 - Elisha continues after the pattern of Elijah.
• 2 Kings 2:16-18 - A futile search for Eligah
• 2 Kings 2:19-22 - The waters of Jericho are healed
• 2 Kings 2:23-25 - Judgement on the youths of Bethel

Examples to follow – Approach God with humility. Continue to follow God, despite the setbacks.

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – Cursing in the name of the lord???

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – Approach God with humilty in prayer.

Prayer – Heavenly Father. I am a sinner and you are my savior. Help me to come to you with humility and reverence. Help me to know that you are a holy God and at any time can smite me with fire, just as you did with the 102 soldiers. Amen.

1 Kings 22

 Scripture – 1 Kings 22

Observation – 

• 1 Kings 22:1-28 - God foretells of Ahab's doom
• 1 Kings 22:1-4 - Ahab sets his eyes on Ramoth Gilead
• 1 Kings 22:5-9 - Jehosophat proposes that they ask God
• 1 Kings 22:10-12 - An object lesson from the unfaithful prophets
• 1 Kings 22:13-16 - The prophecy of Micaiah, the faithful prophet
• 1 Kings 22:17-18 - Micaiah predicts the true prophecy
• 1 Kings 22:19-22 - Micaiah reveals why the 400 prophets prophesized wrong
• 1 Kings 22:24-28 - The reaction of the false prophets and Ahab.
• 1 Kings 22:29-40 - Ahab dies in battle.
• 1 Kings 22:29-30 - Jehosophat and Ahab go into battle
• 1 Kings 22:31-36 - Jehosophat is saved but Ahab dies
• 1 Kings 22:37-40 - God's word to Ahab is fulfilled
• 1 Kings 22:41-53 - The reigns of Jehoshaphat and Ahaziah.
• 1 Kings 22:41-50 - Summary of the reign of Jehoshaphat.
• 1 Kings 22:51-53 - The evil reign of King Ahaziah of Israel, the son of Ahab.

Examples to follow – Ask God before going into battle. Listen to what God has to say.

Examples to not follow – Don't reject God's word just because you don't like it.

Sins to avoid – Trying to avoid God's wrath.

Promises to claim – God's word is always true. You can't avoid it.

Commands to obey –

Application – Don't reject God's word just because you don't like it.

Prayer – Heavenly Father. Help me to not reject your word because I don't like it. Help me not pick and choose what I want to hear and don't want to hear. Amen.

1 Kings 21

 Scripture – 1 Kings 21

Observation – 

• 1 Kings 21:1-16 - Naboth is murdered for his vineyard.
• 1 Kings 21:1-3 - Naboth refuses to give up his land
• 1 Kings 21:4-7 - Ahab pouts like a baby
• 1 Kings 21:8-14 - Jezebel plots and orders the murder of Naboth
• 1 Kings 21:15-16 - Ahab takes possession of Naboth's land
• 1 Kings 21:17-29 - Elijah confronts Ahab
• 1 Kings 21:17-24 - God pronounces judgement on Ahab
• 1 Kings 21:25-26 - Ahab's great wickedness
• 1 Kings 21:27-29 - Ahab humbles himself and God relents from judgment in his life.

Examples to follow – Repent from your wickedness.

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – Murder. Plotting maliciously to kill someone. 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – Repent from your wickedness and humble yourself when you sin. Do it before God punishes you.

Prayer – Heavenly Father, help me to repent from any sin that i commit. Although I'm not planning to murder anyone, let me have the same humbleness and repentance that Ahab had. Amen.

1 Kings 20

Scripture – 1 Kings 20

Observation – 

• 1 Kings 20:1-12 - Ben-Hadad comes against Samaria.
• 1 Kings 20:1-6 - Ben-Hadad demands silver, gold, women, and children
• 1 Kings 20:7-9 - Ahab is counseled by his elders to resist.
• 1 Kings 20:10-12 - Ben-Hadad threatens and readies his army.
• 1 Kings 20:13-22 - Victory for Israel
• 1 Kings 20:13-15 - The prophet promises victory for Israel
• 1 Kings 20:16-21 - Victory for Israel
• 1 Kings 20:22 - The prophet advises preparation
• 1 Kings 20:23-43 - A second victory over Syria
• 1 Kings 20:23-25 - The Syrians try again
• 1 Kings 20:26-28 - The armies get ready, and God promises victory.
• 1 Kings 20:29-30 - A second victory for Israel
• 1 Kings 20:31-34 - Ahab’s willingness to make peace with an enemy of God.
• 1 Kings 20:35-38 - A prophet prepares to confront the king.
• 1 Kings 20:39-40 - The prophet gives an object lesson.
• 1 Kings 20:41-43 - The rebuke from God.

Examples to follow – 

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – 

Prayer – 

1 Kings 19

Scripture – 1 Kings 19

Observation – 

• 1 Kings 19:1-4 - Elijah flees to the wilderness
• 1 Kings 19:1-3 - Jezebel's threat
• 1 Kings 19:4 - Elijah's depression
• 1 Kings 19:5-21 - God’s care to the despairing Elijah.
• 1 Kings 19:5-8 - God ministers to the physical needs of Elijah
• 1 Kings 19:9-10 - God allows Elijah to be frustrated
• 1 Kings 19:11-12 - God reveals himself to Elijah
• 1 Kings 19:13-15 - Afterwards, God gives Elijah work to do
• 1 Kings 19:16-18 - Further assurance to Elijah.
• 1 Kings 19:19-21 - The call of Elisha.

Examples to follow – Vent your frustrations to God.

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – Present your requests and frustrations to God.

Prayer – Heavenly Father. Thank you for receiving my requests and frustrations. I know that I can come to you when I am frustrated. I can come to you when I am annoyed with my sibilings. I can come to you when I am struggling with my work. Thank you for hearing me. AMen.

1 Kings 18

Scripture – 1 Kings 18

Observation – 

• 1 Kings 18:1-19 - Elijah meets Ahab
• 1 Kings 18:1-2 - The end of the drought
• 1 Kings 18:3-14 - Elijah meets Obadiah
• 1 Kings 18:15-16 - Elijah assures Obadiah that he will meet with Ahab.
• 1 Kings 18:17-19 - Elijah and Ahab trade accusations.
• 1 Kings 18:20-40 - Elijah’s victory on Mount Carmel.
• 1 Kings 18:20-21 - Elijah challenges Israel to make a decision.
• 1 Kings 18:22-24 - Elijah challenges Israel to make a decision.
• 1 Kings 18:25-27 - The prophets of Baal pray for fire from their god.
• 1 Kings 18:28-29 - The prophets of Baal work harder at their prayer.
• 1 Kings 18:30-35 - Elijah prepares his altar.
• 1 Kings 18:36-37 - Elijah’s prayer.
• 1 Kings 18:38-40 - God answers with fire
• 1 Kings 18:41-46 - Elijah goes to Jezreel.
• 1 Kings 18:41-44 - Elijah prays for rain
• 1 Kings 18:45-46 - Elijah’s amazing cross-country run.

Examples to follow – Have confidence to do anything the Lord tells you to because he is on your side. 

Examples to not follow – 

Sins to avoid – Worshiping other gods

Promises to claim – Anything is possible with God. God can give you supernatural strength.

Commands to obey –

Application – Do what God tells you to, because he is with you. 

Prayer – Heavenly Father. I know that you can help me in whatever I do. You can give me strength or will power in doing my schoolwork. You can give me will power when I workout. Help me to do these things in a way that pleases you. To work at it with all my heart. Amen.

1 Kings 17

 Scripture – 1 Kings 17

Observation – 

• 1 Kings 17:1-7 - Elijah is provided for
• 1 Kings 17:1 - Elijah tells of the Lord's judgement
• 1 Kings 17:2-5 - Elijah escapes to Cherith.
• 1 Kings 17:6 - Elijah is provided for
• 1 Kings 17:7 - Elijah and the dry brook.
• 1 Kings 17:8-16 - God provides for Elijah through a widow.
• 1 Kings 17:8-9 - God calls Elijah to go to Zarephath.
• 1 Kings 17:10-11 - Elijah asks for bread from a widow.
• 1 Kings 17:12 - The response of the widow of Zarephath.
• 1 Kings 17:13-14 - Elijah’s words to her.
• 1 Kings 17:15-16 - The widow’s obedience and God’s great blessing.
• 1 Kings 17:17-24 - Elijah raises the widow’s son.
• 1 Kings 17:17-18 - The widow’s grief at the death of her son.
• 1 Kings 17:19-20 - Elijah’s prayer.
• 1 Kings 17:21-24 - The son is raised from the dead.

Examples to follow – Have faith like the widow. Follow God where he tells you to. 

Examples to not follow – 

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – God will be with you wherever you go

Commands to obey –

Application – Have faith like the widow, even when it might seem impossible.

Prayer – Heavenly Father. You are the God who can do all things. You can create mountains and you can make infinite oil and flour. I know you can do this. Thank you for being with me wherever I go. Amen.

1 Kings 16

Scripture –1 Kings 6

Observation – 

• 1 Kings 16:1-20 - Two short rulers over Israel: Baasha and Zimri.
• 1 Kings 16:1-4 - Baasha’s rebuke and prophecy of judgment.
• 1 Kings 16:5-7 - The death of Baasha.
• 1 Kings 16:8-14 - The two-year reign of Elah.
• 1 Kings 16:15-20 - The seven-day reign of Zimri.
• 1 Kings 16:21-34 - The fourth ruler: Omri. 
• 1 Kings 16:21-28 - The 12-year reign of Omri, King of Israel.
• 1 Kings 6:29-34 - Ahab begins his 22-year reign.

Examples to follow – 

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – 

Prayer –  

1 Kings 15

Scripture – 1 Kings 15

Observation – 

• 1 Kings 15:1-24 - Two kings of Judah
• 1 Kings 15:1-8 - The reign of King Abijam
• 1 Kings 15:9-11 - Summary of the reign of King Asa of Judah.
• 1 Kings 15:12-15 - The reforms of King Asa of Judah.
• 1 Kings 15:16-24 - Asa buys the favor of Ben-Hadad, King of Syria.
•    1 Kings 15:25-34 - Two kings of Israel
• 1 Kings 15:25-32 - The short reign of Nadab, king of Israel.
• 1 Kings 15:33-34 - The reign of Baasha, king of Israel.

Examples to follow – Get rid of the idols in your kingdom.

Examples to not follow – Do it fully. Asa left some of the high places.

Sins to avoid – Getting rid of sin but keeping some of it.

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – When you cleanse yourself of sin, do it fully and with no remorse.

Prayer –  Heavenly Father. Help me to cleanse myself of sin fully. Help me to realize what it is and destroy it, just like King Asa did. Amen.

1 Kings 14

Scripture – 1 Kings 14

Observation – 

• 1 Kings 14:1-20 - The end of Jeroboam, King of Israel.
• 1 Kings 14:1-3 - Jeroboam sends his wife on a mission.
• 1 Kings 14:4-6 - Jeroboam’s wife meets with Ahijah the prophet.
• 1 Kings 14:7-11 - Ahijah declares God’s judgment on the house of Jeroboam.
• 1 Kings 14:12-16 - The immediate judgment and the distant judgment.
• 1 Kings 14:17-18 - The immediate judgment is fulfilled.
• 1 Kings 14:19-20 - The death of Jeroboam and the summary of his reign.
• 1 Kings 14:21-31 - The end of Rehoboam, king of Judah.
• 1 Kings 14:21-24 - Judah’s sin provokes God to jealousy.
• 1 Kings 14:25-26 - God rebukes Rehoboam through Egypt.
• 1 Kings 14:27-28 - The decline of the Kingdom of Judah under Rehoboam.
• 1 Kings 14:29-31 - Rehoboam’s death and the summary of his reign.

Examples to follow – 

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – 

Prayer –  

1 Kings 13

Scripture – 1 Kings 13

Observation –

• 1 Kings 13:1-10 - A prophecy from a man of God.
• 1 Kings 13:1-2 - The coming destruction of the altar in Bethel.
• 1 Kings 13:3-5 - Signs to confirm the prophet’s words.
• 1 Kings 13:6 - Jeroboam’s plea.
• 1 Kings 13:7-10 -The man of God declines Jeroboam’s invitation.
• 1 Kings 13:11-34 - The man of God’s disobedience and death.
• 1 Kings 13:11-17 - An old prophet in Bethel invites the man of God to dinner.
• 1 Kings 13:18-19 - The prophet from Bethel lies to the man of God from Judah.
• 1 Kings 13:20-22 - The prophet from Bethel prophesies the doom of the man of God.
• 1 Kings 13:23-25a - The word of the prophet from Bethel is fulfilled.
• 1 Kings 13:25b-32 - The man of God is given a decent burial 
• 1 Kings 13:33-34 - No repentance from Jeroboam.

Examples to follow – Listening to God's word. 

Examples to not follow – 

Sins to avoid – Lying. Saying that you have been commanded to do something by God, but you actually weren't

Promises to claim – God doesn't change his commands. 

Commands to obey –

Application – God will not change what he says. Be careful of what other people say.

Prayer – Dear Heavenly Father. Help me to guard myself against those who lie and try to deceive me. They might say that they got a message from you. Give me wisdom and look to the word to see if it's true or not. Amen.

1 Kings 12

Scripture – 1 Kings 12

Observation – 

• 1 Kings 12:1-24 - Rehoboam and the division of Israel.
• 1 Kings 12:1-5 - The elders of Israel offer Rehoboam the throne of Israel.
• 1 Kings 12:6-7 - The counsel from Rehoboam’s older advisors.
• 1 Kings 12:8-11 - The counsel from Rehoboam’s younger advisors.
• 1 Kings 12:12-15 - Rehoboam answers Jeroboam and the elders of Israel harshly.
• 1 Kings 12:16-19 - Rehoboam is rejected as king over the ten northern tribes.
• 1 Kings 12:20-24 - Rehoboam attempts to re-unify the nation by force.
• 1 Kings 12:25-33 - Jeroboam’s idolatry.
• 1 Kings 12:25 - Jeroboam’s new capital, Shechem.
• 1 Kings 12:26-29 - Jeroboam makes a religion to serve the state.
• 1 Kings 12:30-33 - The establishment of Jeroboam’s religion.

Examples to follow – Have good advisors or friends in your life.

Examples to not follow – Not listening to those good advisors. 

Sins to avoid – Thinking you are better than God. Worshiping things other than God. 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – Have both young and old advisors in your life, but make sure you follow the wiser ones.

Prayer – Dear Heavenly Father. Help me to not be like Rehoboam, who had both old and young advisors, but followed the ones who weren't as wise. Help me to follow and take the advice of those who are not only old and wise, but also rooted in your word. Amen.

1 Kings 11

Scripture – 1 Kings 11

Observation – 

• 1 Kings 11:1-13 - Solomon turns away.
• 1 Kings 11:1-3 - Solomon's sinful and numerous marriages.
• 1 Kings 11:4-8 - Solomons' wives turn him away from God
• 1 Kings 11:9-13 - God announces his judgement
• 1 Kings 11:14-25 - Two foreign adversaries of Solomon.
• 1 Kings 11:14-22 - Hadad the Edomite
• 1 Kings 11:23-25 - Rezon, from the north country
• 1 Kings 11:26-43 - Jeroboam - A special adversary
• 1 Kings 11:26-28 - Jeroboam, the servant of Solomon.
• 1 Kings 11:29-36 - The prophet Ahijah speaks to Jeroboam.
• 1 Kings 11:37-40 - Jeroboam’s great opportunity.
• 1 Kings 11:41-43 - Solomon’s death.

Examples to follow – Accept what God wants you to do. See that God is against you.

Examples to not follow – Sinning when God told you not to.

Sins to avoid – Having many wives. 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – When God is against you, it is game over.

Prayer – Heavenly Father.  When you are against me, I can't do anything. Help me to find favor with you. You are the one I want to please the most. Amen.

1 Kings 9:10-28; 1 Kings 10

Scripture – 1 Kings 9:10-28; 1 Kings 10

Observation – 

• 1 Kings 9:10-28 - The ways and means of Solomon’s great building projects.
• 1 Kings 9:10-14 - Lumber and gold from King Hiram of Tyre.
• 1 Kings 9:15-24 - Slave labor from the Canaanite people.
• 1 Kings 9:25-28 - Ship expeditions that brought back gold.
• 1 Kings 10:1-13 - The Queen's visit
• 1 Kings 10:1 - The Queen of Sheba appears at Sheba
• 1 Kings 10:2-5 - What the Queen saw
• 1 Kings 10:6-9 - How the Queen reacted
• 1 Kings 10:10-13 - An exchange of gifts
• 1 Kings 10:14-29 - Solomon’s great wealth.
• 1 Kings 10:14-15 - Solomon's income every year
• 1 Kings 10:16-27 - Examples of Solomon’s wealth and prosperity.
• 1 Kings 10:28-29 - Solomon’s interest in horses.

Examples to follow – Use God's gifts to attract others.

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – Use what you have been given to attract others.

Prayer – Heavenly Father, you are the one who gives all things. Thank you for the skills you have given me. Help me to use them to attract others to the faith. Amen.

1 Kings 8:54-66; 1 Kings 9:1-9

Scripture – 1 Kings 8:54-66; 1 Kings 9:1-9

Observation – 

• 1 Kings 8:54-66 - Solomon blesses the people
• 1 Kings 8:54-61 - Solomon blesses the people of Israel
• 1 Kings 8:62-6 - The feast of dedication for the temple
• 1 Kings 9:1-9 - God appears to Solomon again.
• 1 Kings 9:1-5 - God confirms the answer to Solomon’s prayer.
• 1 Kings 9:6-9 - God warns Solomon.

Examples to follow – Heed God's warnings. Dedicate yourself to God.

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – 

Prayer – 

1 Kings 8:1-53

Scripture – 1 Kings 8:1-53

Observation – 

• 1 Kings 8:1-21 - The Ark is brought to the temple
• 1 Kings 8:1-2 - All of Israel assembles at Jerusalem.
• 1 Kings 8:3-9 - The ark of the covenant is set in the Most Holy Place.
• 1 Kings 8:10-13 - The glory of God fills the temple.
• 1 Kings 8:14-21 - Solomon’s speech at the dedication of the temple.
• 1 Kings 8:22-53 - Solomon's prayer
• 1 Kings 8:22-23 - Solomon recognizes the nature and character of God.
• 1 Kings 8:24-26 - Solomon recognizes God as the maker and keeper of promises.
• 1 Kings 8:27-30 - Solomon asks God to dwell in this place and honor those who seek Him.
• 1 Kings 8:31-32 - Hear when Your people take an oath at the temple.
• 1 Kings 8:33-34 - Hear when Your people are defeated.
• 1 Kings 8:35-40 - Hear in times of plague and famine.
• 1 Kings 8:41-43 - Hear when a foreigner prays.
• 1 Kings 8:44-53 - Hear when Israel goes out to battle and prays from captivity.

Examples to follow – Pray what Solomon prayed.

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – Pray for God to be with you and to hear you.

Prayer – Heavenly Father. You are the maker and the keeper of promises. Hear me when I am defeated. Hear me in times of trouble, hear me when I am fighting sin, hear others when they need help as well. Amen.

1 Kings 7

Scripture – 1 Kings 7

Observation – 

• 1 Kings 7:1-12 - The construction of Solomon’s palace.
• 1 Kings 7:1 - Solomon takes 13 years to finish his house
• 1 Kings 7:2-12 - The splendor of Solomon's palace
• 1 Kings 7:13-51 - Huram makes the temple furnishings.
• 1 Kings 7:13-14 - Huram — half Israelite and the best craftsman around.
• 1 Kings 7:15-51 - Huram makes the needed furnishings for the temple basically after the pattern of the tabernacle furnishings.

Examples to follow – Do things for the Lord using your skills or wealth.

Examples to not follow – But don't think or do things that make you seem better than the Lord.

Sins to avoid – Making yourself seem better than God

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – Do things for the Lord using your skills or wealth., but don't think or do things that make you seem better than the Lord.

Prayer –Heavenly Father, thank you for the gifts and skills you have given me. Help me to use them for your glory. Help me to not use them for my own gain or reputation. I want to please you most of all. Amen. 

1 Kings 6

Scripture – 1 Kings 6

Observation – 

• 1 Kings 6:1-10 - Basic dimensions and structure.
• 1 Kings 6:1-6 - Basic dimensions of the temple.
• 1 Kings 6:7-10 - Details of the construction
• 1 Kings 6:11-38 - God’s promise and Solomon’s building.
• 1 Kings 6:11-13 - God's promise to Solomon
• 1 Kings 6:14-38 - The finished temple

Examples to follow – Keeping God's statutes. Do things for God regardless of the reward.

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – Keep to my statutes and I will be with you.

Commands to obey –

Application – Do things for God regardless of the reward from Him or from people.

Prayer – Heavenly Father, help me to do things for you regardless of the reward. Help me to not look to the praise of man but the praise of you. Amen.

1 Kings 4-5

Scripture – 1 Kings 4-5

Observation – 

• 1 Kings 4:1-19 - Solomon's officials
• 1 Kings 4:1-6 - Solomon's officials
• 1 Kings 4:7-19 - Solomon's governors
• 1 Kings 4:20-28 - The prosperity of Solomon and Israel.
• 1 Kings 4:20-21 - Peace and prosperity.
• 1 Kings 4:22-23 - Solomon’s daily provision
• 1 Kings 4:24-28 - The political stability of Solomon’s kingdom.
• 1 Kings 4:29-34 - Solomon's wisdom
• 1 Kings 4:29-31 - Solomon is famous for his God-given wisdom.
• 1 Kings 4:32-34 - Solomon’s huge knowledge of science and nature.
• 1 Kings 5:1-12 - Solomon’s arrangements with Hiram of Tyre.
• 1 Kings 5:1-6 - Solomon’s message to Hiram of Tyre
• 1 Kings 5:7-12 - Hiram’s reply to Solomon.
• 1 Kings 5:13-18 - Solomon's labor force.
• 1 Kings 5:13-14 - The labor force of freemen
• 1 Kings 5:15-18 - The labor force of slaves

Examples to follow – Use your riches for God's glory.

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – God keeps his word. He gave Solomon wisdom and prosperity.

Commands to obey –

Application – Use your God given gifts and talents for God's glory.

Prayer –  Dear Heavenly Father. Thank you for the gifts you have given me. Thank you for the different skills you have taught me. Help me to use them for you. Help me to use them for your glory. Amen.

1 Kings 3

Scripture – 1 Kings 3

Observation – 

• 1 Kings 3:1-15 - God gives Solomon wisdom.
• 1 Kings 3:1 - Solomon marries an Egyptian princess.
• 1 Kings 3:2-4 - Solomon’s great sacrifice.
• 1 Kings 3:5-9 - God’s offer and Solomon’s response.
• 1 Kings 3:10-15 - God's great promise
• 1 Kings 3:16-27 - An example of Solomon’s great wisdom.
• 1 Kings 3:16-22 - Two women claim the same child as their own.
• 1 Kings 3:23-27 - Solomon’s wise solution.
• 1 Kings 3:28 - Solomon is highly esteemed in the eyes of the people of Israel.

Examples to follow – Ask God for wisdom.

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – Lying.

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – Value wisdom over worldly things.

Prayer – Dear Heavenly Father. Your wisdom is far more important and better than the things of this world. Help me to value my time in the word more than time in this world. Amen.

1 Kings 2:19-46

Scripture – 1 Kings 2:19-46

Observation – 

• 1 Kings 2:19-46 - Solomon secures his throne
• 1 Kings 2:19-21 - Bathsheba brings the request of Adonijah to Solomon.
• 1 Kings 2:22-25 - Solomon has Adonijah executed for his challenge to the throne.
• 1 Kings 2:26-27 - The exile of Abiathar.
• 1 Kings 2:28-35 - The execution of Joab.
• 1 Kings 2:36-46 - Solomon settles the past with Shimei.

Examples to follow – Don't hold grudges against those who have wronged your family.

Examples to not follow –Going to God for help when you have sinned against Him.

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – When somebody hurts your family, forgive them, but still be fair.

Prayer – Heavenly Father, help me to not take vengeance on those who hurt or bully my family. Help me to forgive them. Amen.