Session 34 details specific instructions from the Law of Moses that Solomon ignored. Solomon spent 7 years building the Temple, then 13 years building his own palace. While accumulating huge wealth for himself, he heavily taxed the people, forced them to provide unpaid labor, and gave away part of the Promised Land. Finally, he built temples to pagan gods on the mountain overlooking Jerusalem and the Temple of Yahweh. Verses: 1 Kings 7:1, 7-8; 9:1-15; 10:1-29; 11:1-13, 41, 43; 2 Chron. 9:12; Deut. 17:16-20 Teacher: John Schoenheit
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...
Session 33 describes a promising start for Solomon as he ruled with the wisdom God had blessed him with. He built the Temple and...
Session 29 vividly contrasts the heart of Saul with the heart of David. Saul went from bad to worse and did not repent from...