Category Archives: Solomon

suicide by adultery

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Proverbs 6:20-35 Wisdom looks beyond stupid questions like “can I get away with this?”  It sees sin as what it really is, and sees what sin really does.  Solomon described adultery as a sin which destroys the soul.  He pleads … Continue reading →

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seeking freedom

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Proverbs 6:1-19 The essence of wisdom is knowing the right way to live so that you can avoid trouble.  But what do you do after you have already made a mistake or two?  Is it hopeless?  No, but it is … Continue reading →

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keep your way far

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Proverbs 5 Two possible paths of sexuality.  One leads to a lifetime of joy with one spouse, no sorrow, no shame.  The other leads to shame in the midst of the assembly, torment of body and mind, and early death.  … Continue reading →

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driving lessons

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Proverbs 4 My youngest daughter is learning to drive.  Some of the advice she is getting sounds very much like Solomon’s wisdom for his sons.  She needs to turn the headlights on when it gets dark, so that she can … Continue reading →

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shore to shore

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 72 This psalm is a prayer for a righteous and prosperous reign of the king in Jerusalem.  The prayer was partially fulfilled by the amazing life and reign of Solomon, but it looks to a greater fulfillment in the … Continue reading →

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evaluation results

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 9 The queen of Sheba examined all the aspects of Solomon’s rule and life and concluded that God loved Israel, so set him up as their king.  Her evaluation of Solomon’s leadership was a reflection not on his … Continue reading →

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serving out of faith

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 8 The seeming implication of this chapter is that Solomon was successful in his other building projects because he had prioritized the temple.  It is OK to bring our plans to the LORD as long as we have … Continue reading →

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passing the test

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 7 The LORD responded to Solomon’s prayer and dedicated the temple to himself.  He promised that he would be available, but the rescue associated with his presence was a conditional promise.  If Solomon and his people turned to … Continue reading →

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staying real

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 6 In essence, Solomon is calling on the LORD to be faithful to his promises to Israel – and his threatening when the nation rebels.  His prayer highlights the real presence of God in the land, a presence … Continue reading →

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something magnificent

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 4 Reading these descriptions of the temple is like watching the special features of an epic movie.  You can’t really appreciate the “how we made it” if you did not see the movie itself.  The readers who first … Continue reading →

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