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
In this session, we see how Samuel grew and served under the high priest Eli. But Eli was weak, his sons were corrupt, and...
Session 33 describes a promising start for Solomon as he ruled with the wisdom God had blessed him with. He built the Temple and...
Although David sinned, he always repented and then got on with living for God. In disobedience to the Law, he numbered the fighting men...
