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.