Category Archives: Solomon

win – win

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 2 The building projects imagined by David and launched by Solomon were more than just personal dreams.  They were a political success because they solidified trade agreements between the nations.  They were a social success because the provided … Continue reading →

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good sense

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 1 The Bible contains many examples of Solomon’s wisdom, but the most important lesson anyone can learn about wisdom is what Solomon demonstrates here.  James 1:5 instructs believers that they should ask for wisdom, and that is what … Continue reading →

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surrendering sovereignty

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

1 Chronicles 28 These are not the actions and words of a sovereign king, passing on his dominion to his son.  They are the words of a servant, a steward of God’s household.  David had it in his heart to … Continue reading →

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free to say ‘no’

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

1 Chronicles 27 In addition to providing for the temple that his son would build, David also appointed military and civilian leadership for Solomon’s administration.  Once the LORD had secured David’s position as king, David took advantage of the honor … Continue reading →

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adversaries

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Kings 11 In spite of his great wisdom and riches, Solomon did not stay true to the Davidic covenant.  He brought in foreign wives, and capitulated to their idolatry, building places of worship for such despicable deities as Chemosh … Continue reading →

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taking her breath away

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

 1 Kings 9:10-10:29 What did it take to make the Queen of Sheba breathless?  She had seen prosperity and fame before.  But she saw in Solomon some things that impressed her.  He had a wisdom that was more than just … Continue reading →

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no carte blanche

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Kings 9:1-9 The LORD decided to honor Solomon’s prayer dedicating the newly built temple.  It is always the sovereign LORD’s prerogative to do so.  Yet Solomon did not have carte blanche to do as he pleased.  He had to … Continue reading →

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the place of grace

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Kings 8:22-66 Solomon’s prayer of dedication begins by simply asking God to hear the prayers of the righteous, and give them justice when they pray toward the temple in Jerusalem.  But then he asks the LORD to go one … Continue reading →

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stolen artifacts

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Kings 8:1-21 When Solomon had the ark brought to the temple in Jerusalem, only the two tablets of stone were in it.  Aaron’s rod and the jar of manna were missing.  Perhaps someone alone the way thought that these … Continue reading →

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quality that lasts

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Kings 7 Solomon’s building projects were works of art.  He took all the time he needed to get the work done right.  He employed the best help there was to employ.  He used the best materials, so that what … Continue reading →

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