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
In this session, we see how Samuel grew and served under the high priest Eli. But Eli was weak, his sons were corrupt, and...
The effects of one’s surroundings on their spiritual life are clearly demonstrated in Session 28. Saul continued to be full of pride and would...
Although David sinned, he always repented and then got on with living for God. In disobedience to the Law, he numbered the fighting men...
