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.