Session 33 describes a promising start for Solomon as he ruled with the wisdom God had blessed him with. He built the Temple and dedicated it with a magnificent festival. The glory of the Lord filled the house. But subsequently, Solomon ignored Scripture, leaning instead on his personal strengths. He married foreign wives who turned his heart from Yahweh, even to the end that he built altars to pagan gods on the mountain overlooking Jerusalem. Verses: 1 Kings 2:10-12, 46; 3:1-28; 4:1, 7, 20-34; 5:13-18; 6:1, 7, 37-38; 2 Chron. 5:1-14; 7:1-10 Teacher: John Schoenheit
Session 25 begins with comments on the Book of Ruth, which is rich in detail and easy to read and understand. The session then...
The beloved Book of Esther is the record of an orphaned girl among the Jewish captives in the Persian capital Susa who became the...
Session 24 continues with Samson’s exploits. His wonderful sense of humor becomes evident, but lack of support from God’s people wears on him. Eventually...