Sunday Service #61 1 Kings 1-3 By Josh Monday

been sticking with me and I really appreciate it. And thank you guys so much for all the comments last week on Sunday Service. It was amazing. I think I saw ten comments on one pot one show, which is amazing. So let me just give some shout outs to Brad Gillis, thank you for the emoji. J Con forty four to twenty once again, thank you for your comment. B Thank you for your comment. Appreciate it. Angela Catalyst Jones, what's up, my brother. I appreciate your comment. Swift Forest, thank you

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podcast up, so thank you. And then last week on Wednesday Service, we also had some comments you know, pretty much the same group of people, but you know, we'll just Brad Gillis, Whiskers, White Angela, Kelly J. Con forty four twenty b MDMP twenty two, thank you once again for also commenting on Wednesday Service. That really helps a lot. It really assists on, like I said, pushing the show

up the algorithm, which is amazing, and thank you. And as far as with me, everything's been going pretty good. Just trying to study the word and stay in the word as much as possible and that's the best I could do, you know, and hopefully everything's going good with you guys. Comment below let me know how everything's going, or you can always DM me at Josh Monday Josh Monday Underscore podcast on Instagram and let me know how

you are doing or if you have any questions. But let me just go out and do the intro to First Kings. Chapter one. First Kings begins with the end of King David's reign and the tumultuous succession to the throne, highlighting the political and spiritual struggles of the Israelite monarchy. The book follows King Solomon his reign and the building of the Temple, but also details the subsequent split of the kingdom after his death due to the choices of

his son Raya Boehm. It chronicles the reigns of the kings of the divided North and South Kingdoms, the role of prophets like Elijah, and the consequences of worshiping other gods, ultimately setting the stage for the need for a promised future ruler, the transition from David to Solomon. The book opens with the elderly and ill King David, and a

conflict arises over who will say exceed him. Adam Jah, David's fourth son, attempts to claim the throne, but the prophet Nathan and David's wife Dshiba ensures that Solomon is appointed king instead, which we're going to get to. So I really don't want to talk about those parts because I don't want to do any spoiler alerts. The themes in purpose the books of First and Second Kings explore whether God is in control of history or why the

nation was eventually defeated. It shows while the royal throne continues through the kings of Israel and Judah, their failure to obey God brings about their downfall and exile. Ultimately, the book's point to the need for a future dividic king, Jesus Christ, who will establish a righteous and eternal kingdom. Okay, so basically it's going to point to that that they need that, And it's kind of crazy how they got that and they didn't even accept them as Messiah, right,

really interesting. But just to let you guys know, David is seventy years old, Okay, he has put some mile miles on his body. Right. For example, in Second Samuel, remember he almost died on the battlefield. It was a Second Samuel twenty one, verses fifteen through twenty two. David nearly gets killed in battle by a giant named ishbinab Remember that, guys, We just talked about it like last week. I believe it was when he grows tired during a

fight with the Philistines. David's life is saved by his nephew Abashi, who kills the giant Philistine. Afterward, David's men make him a promise never to go out to battle again, saying you must not extinguish the Lamp of Israel. During the battle, David's became exhausted. A giant named ishibab ishbinab Ishbinob, who was armed with a new sword, a large bronze spearhead, saw his chance to kill David. David's nephew, Abishai, intervened

and killed the giant, saving David's life. After this event, David's men insisted he stopped fighting on the front lines as it was too vital to Israel's future. They swore that he would not fight with them anymore because they swore he would not fight with them anymore because they didn't want the Lamp of Israel to be extinguished. Okay, So I just want to let you guys know that

before we start. David is seventy years old. Now, Okay, so he is in his older years, and as you kind of saw he is, he's not only seventy, but he has fought many battles and he's kind of put his body through a lot, right, So let's go ahead and ring the Now, I'm going to read the intro to First Kings one, chapter one. Okay, First Kings one serves as a profound reminder that God's plans ultimately prevail

even amid human scheming and ambition. Solomon's peaceful ascension despite the obstacles signifies the divine hand guiding the destiny of nations. It inspires faith in divine providence and importance of righteous conduct, and then necessity for why council during times of adversity. Okay, and let's go ahead and let me pull up on the screen. First Kings. Okay, we go Excuse me, all right, Adanjai presumes to be king, is what the title is.

So First King's chapter one, verse one. And keep in mind everything I told you that he's advanced in his years. He's seventy years old. Okay. Now, King David was old, advanced in years, and they put covers on him, but he could not get warm. Therefore, his servants said to him, let a young woman, a virgin, be sought out for our lord the king, and let her stand before the king, and let her care for him, and let her lie

in your bosom, that our lord the King may be warm. Okay, So as we see, these are the lords are not the lords. These are David's men that are putting together this plan right to have this woman lay with him. You know, they're not necessarily saying to sleep with him. I think they're just saying to lay with him to keep him warm, is what I think. But they get a young woman, and the woman that they get is

actually beautiful. Okay, she ends up being very beautiful woman. Okay, it says so they sought for a lovely young woman throughout all the territory of Israel and found Abishag the Shunamite, and brought her to the king. The young woman was very lovely. Some I think some translations stay beautiful, but I'd have to check. It says, and she cared for the king and served him. But the king did not

know her, meaning the king did not sleep with her. Okay, that's what that means, So meaning you know, have sex with hers. I'll just put that way. I hope we have a lot of Sorry if there's any kids listening, you know, I just mean, like, because I said that he didn't sleep with her, but he literally did sleep with her. That's how he gets warm, you know, like he's sleeping in the same bed as her. But you know they let's say he didn't make love to her. That's a better way to put it. Excuse me, guys,

didn't mean to say that. If there's any kids listening, please forgive me. Yeah. So, I just wanted to tell you guys that. But at the same time, I can't lie because he did, you know, sleep in the same bedsine. Okay, So it says the frailty of human leadership. So we're gonna stop at five, and I'll go ahead and read some stuff out in my notes now. Now, King David was old in advance in his years, which we talked about. He's seventy years old. Though they covered him with blankets,

he could not keep warm. David's physical weakness highlights the limitations of human leaders and the need for God's guidance. Okay, so let's go ahead and check and see what it says here. Human leadership, as depicted in the Bible is often marked by frailty and imperfection. Despite the divine calling and annoying of many leaders, their accounts reveal a consistent theme of human weakness and the need for divine guidance

and intervention. For example, Adam and Eve. Their failure underscores the inherent weakness in human leadership when it's disconnected from God's command Moses. Moses disobeyed God's instructure by striking the rock to bring forth water and act up, ultimately barred for him from entering the promised line. This incident highlights the consequences of human error among the most faithful. Saul Saul rebukes. Samuel rebukes Saul for not keeping God's command,

declaring that his kingdom would not endure. Saul's account illustrates how personal failings can undermine divine the appointed leadership. King David, the man after God's own heart, also demonstrated significant weakness as adult baths Sheeba and the subsequent murder of her husband Uriah and Tewod Samuel eleven reveal the moral vulnerabilities even in those with a deep devotion to God. David's repentance, however,

shows the possibilities of redemption and restoration despite human frailty. Solomon, Solomon, renowned for his wisdom, fell prey to the temptations of wealth and idolatry. His marriages to foreign foreign women led up to a worship of other gods. As recorded in One Kings eleven four through six, which will get to guys Solomon declined. Decline serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of turning away from God statues God's statutes even for the wisest leaders Peter in the New Testament.

The apostle peter journey reflects the frailty of human leadership in the Early Church. Despite his boldness, Peter denied Jesus three times during his trial. Yet Peter's restoration and subsequent leadership in the Early Church demonstrates God's grace and the potential for human leaders to overcome their weakness through divine empowerment. The apostle Paul, a pivotal leader in the spread of Christianity,

openly acknowledge his weakness. In Tewod Corinthians twelve, verses nine through ten, Paul writes, but he said to me, my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in his weakness, paul reliance. Paul's reliance on God's strength rather than his own abilities, highlights the necessity of divine support and overcoming human frailty. The conclusion, the Bible consistently

portrays human leadership as fraught with weaknesses and imperfections. These narratives serve as a reminder of the need for humility, resilience on God, reliance on God, and the pursuit of righteousness in the leadership roles though these accounts the Bible. Through these accounts, the Bible emphasizes that true leadership is not about human strength, but about submission to God's will and guidance. Okay, So now we're going to go ahead

and get into aden Jaw's ambition. Okay. Then ada Jab, this son of Hagath, exalted himself, saying I will be king. And he prepared for himself chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run before him. And his father had not rebuked him at any time by saying why have you done so? He was also very good looking. His mother

had been born born him after Absalom. Then he conferred with joe Ab the son of Zariah, and with Abathar the priest, and they followed and helped at Ajah, but Zodak the priest ben and Ayah the son of Jehadiah or Jehadah, Nathan the prophet Shamiraya, and the mighty men who belonged to David, were not with Adijah ad on Ja. Okay, So what have we got going on here? It's very interesting. So we have a few things going on. Adija is

David's son. Okay. Let's let's see what they said. He was born after Absalom, right, so the so he was the fourth son of King David. Okay, So that's who he is. He attempts to unsert the throne before his younger brother Solomon, which we're gonna read, which we're kind of reading right here. So that's not the point that I wanted to bring up, but I just want to let you know that the Adam Jaw is actually the fourth son of King David. So he is one of

King's King David's sons, okay. And the crazy thing is he he actually convinced Joe Ab who was David's commander, and also he convinced Abathar the priest. Okay, and Joe Ab Joe Ab king was the army commander and Abbathar the high priest. There were key figures in David's court who supported Abashaw's attempt to seize the throne over David's was and success there Solomon the support was ultimately based

on political self interest rather than God's will. When Solomon became king, he punished that, Yeah, that's gonna come a little bit later. Didn't really want to talk about that. But so in First Kings, the Horns of the Altar, that's there, Okay, So I just want to let you guys know that when Absalom was trying to take over David's throne, Joe Ab and Abathar they didn't. They were with David. Okay, King David, Okay, they they didn't. They

didn't go with Absalom. So it's kind of interesting here that Joab and Abathar or the priest ended up going with ad nauja at an Ajah, because I think David's getting old, He's in his old age, so I think they were just trying to make an alliance, you know, like it looked like it was some kind of political move, is what it's saying here in my notes. David only

gets killed in battle. No, that's not the one. High priest and David's court who supported Edit his attempt to seize the thrown over David's success or someone, but their support was ultimately based on political self interest rather than God's will. Yes, so it's kind of interesting. Now Joe Abb has been man, We've been reading about Joe Abb a lot. I mean, he's been doing a lot of things for King David. He does make some kind of side, some sideways decisions though, you know. And he also is

a murderer. He has straight killed people. Uh, and he actually takes people out whenever they're they're trying to come to power. And you kind of see that throughout the Bible. So he's a little sideways. Okay, he hasn't been on the up and up the whole time. If you guys remember you know the stories about him. Let's go ahead and continue here. Actually, let me see what I have in my other notes. Adam Adana Jaw Adonna Jaw's son

of Hagith exalted himself, saying I will be king. So he prepared Chariot's calvary and fifty men to run ahead of him First Kings Verse five, which we just read at adan Jaw's self exaltation contrasts with grace with God's choice, reminding us that human ambition often conflicts with divine will. Let's see, he's the fourth son of King David, he's a significant figure in the narrative of the transition of

power between David to Solomon. His account is primarily found in the opening chapters of First Kings, where his ambition to ascend to the throne of Israel's detailed. Adam Jaw was born to David and Hageth, and he was described as a handsome and charismatic individual, much like his elder brother Absalom, who was attempted to unsurp the throne as well usurped the throne as well, and Tewod Samuel three verse four, that's the Absolom's takeover and then First King

one verse by through six is Adam Jaws okay. So Ananjaw's ambit to become king is set against the backdrop of King David's declining health and the lack of as the lack of a clear successor. As David aged, the question of succession became increasingly pressing. Although Solomon was the divinely chosen successor, as indicated by earlier promises to Bathsheba and Nathan the Prophet First Chronicles twenty two nine through ten, Anijaw saw an opportunity to assert himself to claim the throne.

So that's probably what Joeab and Abathar the priest, were like, Hey, you know what, let's go He's probably ended up being king anyway, so we might as well join him now, because if they stayed with King David, King David is kind of weak. He's seventy years old. Let's say they would have stayed with King David and then King David lost to Abathar and then Abajah took over. He's gonna

end up killing Joab and Abathar. So these two were both trying to be like, hey, let's let's go ahead and join them, because they probably thought he was strong enough to become king. Handsome guy, young, probably younger, and they thought, hey, this guy could take the throne. But we're gonna see what happens to them. Okay, and adam Jaw sacrificed sheep and oxen and fatten cattle by the

stone of Zohileth, which is by en Rogel. This is we're on chapter nine now, sorry, guys, are we're on chapter one, verse nine and Anijaw sacrifice sheep and oxen and fatten the cattle by Zohileth, which is by en Rogel. He also invited all his brothers, the king's sons, and all the men of Judah, the king's servants. But he did not invite Nathan, the prophet, Ben and Ayah the mighty men, or Solomon his brother. Obviously he didn't invite

them because those guys were down with David. So he was like, you know what, he was trying to make alliance with the other people. See what's going on. He's trying to do that there And uh, cool, I got that. And because quote and continue reading, this is going to be first kings. One verse eleven. So Nathan spoke to Bathsheba, the mother of Solomon, saying, have you not heard that Adonaija, the son of Hagath, has become king? And David, our lord,

does not know it. Come, please, let me now give you advice that you may save your own life and the life of your son Solomon. Go immediately to King David and say to him, do you not, my lord, O King, swear to your maid servant assuring your son Solomon shall reign after me and he shall sit on my throne. Why then, what has ad Anaijah become king? Then, while you are still talking there with the king, I will also come in after you and confirm your words.

So Nathan is just trying to do the biblical thing, which is having two witnesses. Right, you got Bathsheba walking in and then Nathan coming in Bathsheba. David trust, and then Nathan the prophet David also trust. Okay, so it's going to push him to definitely make Solomon the king. And this is a yeah, that's eleven through fourteen. So the role of the prophets in priests. So Nathan the prophet in Bathsheba, Salomon's mother played crucial roles in alerting

David of Adonijah's actions. This underscores the importance of godly counsel and prophetic voices in guiding leadership decisions. Okay, which totally makes sense there, and then we could kind of check out real quick before we move forward. The role of prophets and priests in this little section and the Bible and the Biblical narrative. Prophets serve as God's messengers, chosen to convey his will and guidance to the people.

The Hebrew term for prophet is navi, implies the one who is called or appointed to speak on behalf of God. Prophets are often seen as intermediaries between God and humanity, tasked with delivering divine messages, warnings, and revelations. The role of a prophet is multifaceted. Primary primarily, prophets are called to proclaim God's word, often addressing issues of sin, justice,

and righteousness. They are known for their boldness in confronting kings, leaders, and general populace, urging repentance and inherits to God's commandments okay and then. Priests had a distinct yet complementary role to that of prophets and the Old Testament. Priests are primarily responsible for the spiritual and ritualistic aspects of worship. The priesthood is established through the line of Aaron, Moses's brother, and his task with maintaining the Tabernacle and later the temple,

offering sacrifices, and teaching the law. The priest duties are centered around the sacrificial system, which is an integral to the covenant relationship between God and Israel Leviticus nine, verse seven. Priests are also mediators between God and the people, facilitating the atonement of God's atonement of sins through sacrifices and offerings.

The mediator role is exemplified in the day of Atonement rituals, where the high priest enters the Holy of Holies to make atonement for the nation, as described in Leviticus sixteen. The New Testament redefines the priests who through the person and the work of Jesus Christ, who is described as the ultimate high Priest. Hebrews four, verse eleven through sixteen states, Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us

hold firmly to what we profess. But we did not have a high priest who was una. We do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses. But we have one who is tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin okay. In summary, prophets and priests served distinct yet interconnected roles

within the Biblical framework. Prophets are God's spokespeople, delivering his messages and calling for repentance, while priests are responsible for the sacrificial system and the spiritual instruction of the people. Both roles are essential in guiding the covenant community and the relationship with God. Okay, So let's go ahead and continue. First Kings, Chapter one, verse fifteen. So Bathsheba went into the chamber of the king. Now the king was very old,

and Abashak the Shumannite, was serving the king. And Bathsheba bowed and did and did homage to the king. Then the king said, what is your wish? And then she says, she said to him, my lord, you swore by the Lord your God to your maid servants, saying is surely Solomon, your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne. So now look at an Ajah has become king. And now, my lord the king, you do

not know about it. He has sacrificed oxen and fat and cattle and sheep in abundance, and has invited all the sons of the king, Abathar, the priest, joe Ad, the commander of the army. But Solomon, your servant, was not invited. And as for you, my lord, oh king, the eyes of all Israel are on you. That you should tell them who will sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. Otherwise it'll happen when my lord the king rests with his fathers. That I

and my son Solomon will be counted as offenders. So she's basically saying that if you don't step in now and claim Solomon as king, then we are gonna end up either getting kicked out of the land or we're gonna end up getting killed. We will be looked at as offenders. So Solomon will probably be killed, and then she will probably be killed as well. All right, that's what kind of what she's saying right there. Let's see

what David's response is. And just then, while she was still talking to the king, Nathan the Prophet also came in. See that's part of the thing right there. She kind of lets him know. She hits him with that hard punch of what's happening. And then Nathan the Prophet is going to speak to him with wisdom. So they told

the king saying, here's Nathan the Prophet. And when he came in before the king, he bowed down before the king and his face to the ground, and Nathan said, oh, my lord, O King, have you said Ada and eyes shall reign after me and he shall sit on my throne. For he has gone down today and has sacrificed ox and fat and cattle sheep in abundance, and has invited all the king's sons and the commanders of the army, and Abathar the priest. And look they are eating and

drinking before him. And they said, long live King Adajanah ad a Najahs hard to say, But he was not invited. But he has not invited me, your servant, nor is the doc the priest, nor Beniah, the sons of Jehodah, nor your servant Solomon. Has the thing been done, my lord? Has this thing been done by my lord the king? Or And have you told your servant who should sit on the throne my lord after the king after him? Okay, So Nathan came in now, so we'll see what David proclaims. Now.

Then King David answered and said, call Bathsheba to me. So she came to the king's presence and stood before the king, and the king took an oath and said, as long as the Lord lives, who has redeemed my life from every distress, just as I swore to you by the Lord God of Israel, saying is surely Solomon, your son shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne in my place. So I certainly

will do this. We'll do it do this day. Then Bathsheba bowed with her face to the earth and paid how much to the king, and said, let my lord, King David live forever. And King David said, call me to Sduke the Sadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and ben and Iah the son of Jehodah, and sorry, So they came before the king. The king also said to them, take with you the servants of your lord, and have Solomon my son, ride on my own mule and take

him down to get home. There, let Suduke the priest and Nathan the prophet annoyed him king over Israel, and blow the horn and say, long live King Solomon. Then you shall come after him, and he shall come and sit on my throne, and he shall be king in my place, for I have appointed him ruler over Israel and Judah. Okay, that's what needed to happen. The people needed that to happen, you know, they needed it, or else they probably would have just gone with his other son,

his four son. So very important for him to do that. So let me just okay, so let's go ahead and stop there at verse thirty six, it says, Then the king said, Collins the Duke, priest, Nathan the prophet been and Na son of Jedih Jehodah for me. When they came before the king, he said, take my service with you. Yeah, we already read the part. David's decisive action and anointing

Solomon demonstrates obedience to God's plan. Okay. David, the second King of Israel is a central theme in the Old Testament, known for his deep faith, military proudness, and complex personal life. As David aged, the question of his successor became pressing. The narrative of David's response to the succession crisis is primarily found in First Kings. Verse one says, it's in First Kings. In his old age, David faced a challenge from his son ad Inijah, who sought to claim the throne,

which we already talked about. However, he did not about Nathan the Prophet. We already talked about that Nathan the prophet in Bathsheba, Solomon's mother intervened to inform David about

Ani's action. We talked about that already. David's response was decisive, and I don't really want to read more of my notes because what's going to happen is it is going to talk about Solomon, and I don't want you guys to know that yet it'll be a spoiler alert, so we'll just keep it at that all right now, we're going to be going back to verse thirty six. Ben Aniah, the son of Jehodah, answered the king and said, Amen,

may the Lord, God of my lord. The kings say so too, as the Lord has been with my lord the king, even so, may he be with Solomon and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord King David. So Zadok, the priest, Nathan, the prophet, Benaniah the son of Jehodah, the Cherahthites, and the Pedathites went down and had Solomon ride on King David's mule. It took him to go home. Then Zadok the priest took a horn of oil and the tabernacle and annoyed at Solomon.

And they blew the horn and they said, long live King Solomon. And all the people went up after him, and all the people played the flutes and rejoiced with and rejoice with great joy. So the earth seemed to split with their sound. Wow, that's very interesting. Now at Anijah, and all the guests who were with him heard it was finished, heard it as they finished eating. And when Johab heard the sound of the horn, he said, why

is the city in such a noisy uproar? While he was still speaking, there came Jonathan, the son of Abathar, the priest, and ad Anijah came to him. Come in, for you are a prominent man and bring good news. Then Jonathan answered and said, at Anijah, no, our lord, King David has made Solomon king. The king has sent him, sent with him Zodak the priest, Nathan the prophet, ben and I the son of Jehodah, the Cherrites and the Pelethites,

and made him ride on the king's mule. So Zodak the priest and Nathan the prophet had anointed him king at go home, and they and they have gone up from there. They have gone up from there rejoicing, so that the city is in an uproar. This is the noise that you have heard. Also, Solomon sits on the throne of the kingdom. And moreover, the king's servants have gone to bless our Lord King David, saying may God have the name of Solomon. Better than your name, and

may he make his throne greater than your throne. Then the king bowed himself on the bed. Also the king said, thus, blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who has given the one to sit on my throne this day while my eyes see it. So you know, Abajah are Ad in Ajah is probably stressing big time because he's like, oh, man, the whole city's out is with him. King David is involved. I try to do this little thing with fifty men, and now we got the whole city backing them up,

plus the Cherothites and the Peleothites. Okay, so you know he's having a problem here. So all guests who were with out of Nigel were afraid in a rose, and each one went his way. You see those fifty men that he took with them, plus Joe ab plus the priest that he brought. I can't remember his name at this moment, but the priest that he brought. You see, there's a problem. Hold on, let's see what the I

just want to remember that guy's name. Zero. Okay, so his mother up and nice, that does the king looking. So it's a Joe Abb and Abathar the priest. That's what it is. Abathar the priest. You see, they're gonna be they're gonna be tripping, you know, because ah, they know that once you do that, you are now an enemy of the king. If you're gonna try to go with someone that's gonna try to take the throne and you,

that's basically treason against the king. And especially for Joe abb who has been the David's commander, the commander of the army this whole time. Man, you can kind of see like some Game of Thrones kind of action going on here. So let's go ahead and check it out

and read what happens. First Kings one verse fifty. Now ad Anijah was afraid of Solomon, so he arose and went and took hold of the horns of the Altar, and the horns of the altar, and first Kings of the horns of the Altar were I'm gonna read it out, okay, cause I don't want to. I don't know if you

guys know what that is. But the horns of the Altar were protrusions on the corners of the altar that served as a symbol of the sanctuary of mercy they're a place where a person could seek refuge and plead for protection by physically grasping them, as seen when Adonijah did to escape King Solomon's wrath. However, the horns did not always guarantee safety, as their protection depended on the individual's actions and the specific context of their crime. His

sacred refuge. The horns were a place of asylum, representing a plea for divine mercy and protection. So it seems like when you had those horns, if you did something wrong and you had those, like, someone shouldn't come and

kill you. I guess the symbol of atonement. Blood was placed on the horns during rituals, symbolizing that a blood sacrifice was necessary for atonement and that the altar represented both defined justice in God's grace, a plea for life, as seen with Adonaishah, who clung to the horns in fear, grasping them as a way to seek sanctuary and forgiveness, not an absolute guarantee. While the person could find refuge by holding the horns, it did not guarantee safety from execution,

especially in cases of premeditated murder. Example, in First Kings one fifty, which we just read ad Anijah fled and took hold of the horns by the altar for safety. He was spared. Okay, let's not read that part because I don't want to. Okay, let's go ahead and go it says, and it was told Solomon saying, indeed, at an Isiah is afraid of King Solomon. For look, he has take can hold of the horns of the altars, saying, let King Solomon swear to me today that he will

not put his servant to death with the sword. Then Solomon said, if he proves himself a worthy man, not one hair on him shall fall to the earth. But if wickedness is found in him, he shall die. So King Solomon sent them to bring him down from the altar, and he came and fell down before King Solomon. Solomon said to him, go to your house. So basically he's saying, go to your house, and if I find any wickedness in you, meaning if you continue trying to take my

throne in any type of way, you're done. Okay, that's basically what he's doing there. He says, if he proves himself a worthy man, not a hair in his house shall fall to the earth, not a hair on his head shall fall to the earth. Right, so not one hair of him shall fall the earth. So that's basically saying like, hey, if you stay on the up and up, brother, we're gonna be good. But if wickedness is found in you,

you shall die. Okay. So they're not playing right, He's not playing with him right here, and he is king. He has the power obviously to do so. So that is the end of First King's Chapter one. So far, I'm loving it, Okay. I like this book so far. It's entertaining. It's got a lot of twists and turns in it, and it's been I like this so far. That's that's just me. I don't know about you, guys. But let's go to go over some practical applications that we can apply to our lives. We have one, two, three,

We have four of them. The first one it says, seek God's will and a leadership. Just as David sought God's guidance and appointing Solomon, we should seek divine direction in our leadership roles and decisions. So yeah, like, if you have like a lead position that's opening up, you know, pray to God for it and pray for a leadership. Right, pray for good leadership and integrity in your leadership and your role, and also pray for if it's the right thing for you to even do. Beare of self exaltation

is Number two. A Deniajah's downfall serves as a warning against pride and self promotion. We should humbly submit to God's timing and purposes. Number three value godly counsel. Surround yourself with a wise and godly advisor who can provide insight and guidance, much like Nathan and Bathsheba did for David. Very very interesting and smart to go with you with that godly counsel. Right is the best. And then number

four act decisively in obedience when God. When God's will is clear, act with courage and decisiveness, trusting that he will establish his plans. Of course, if you know it's God's will, make sure you act with courage and decisiveness. Okay, trusting that he will establish his plans. And let's go ahead and check out some additional scriptures that connect. We have proverb verse eighteen. Let's go ahead and read that one real quick. Let's see Proverbs sixteen. Proverbs sixteen, were

you at there you are Proverbs sixteen, verse eighteen. It says pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall. Here, yeah, so pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before the fall. This verse echoes the consequences of ad in Aijah's pride. Yes, that's definitely a good connecting verse to Adenaija. And then we have James four verse ten. James four verse ten. Let's go there real quick, okay, So humble yourselves in the sight of

the Lord, and he will lift you up. The New Testament teaching aligns with the humility required to follow God's will. Next one we have is Psalms thirty seven, verse twenty three, and we'll see this one has to do with Psalms thirty seven, verse twenty three. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he delights in his way. This verse reassures us of God's sovereignty and guiding our paths. Okay, so perfect. So that was. That took about forty five minutes for the first chapter, which

there was a lot there. There was a lot of meat in that chapter. You know, a lot of stuff going on. So let's go ahead and go with the introduction to First Kings two. First Kings two is a testament to the consolidation of kingly power under solid and the fulfillment of divine justice. The story emphasized the importance of righteousness, obedience to God's commandments, and wise leadership for

contemporary believers. It serves as a reminder that the ultimate authority and justice belonged to God, and our actions today can have a far reaching consequences, good or bad. Okay, it definitely has a consequence in our future. And we'll go ahead and start on chapter two. Let's see what Solomon does here, and then let me just bring up these to go. Chapter two's right there, all right, David's instructions to Solomon. Yeah, I got this little itchy thing

on my finger, on my ring. It goes David's instruction to Solomon. Now, the days of David drew near that he should die, and he charged Solomon, his son, saying, I go the way of the earth, be strong, I

go the way of all the earth. Be strong. Therefore, and prove yourself a man, and keep the charge of the Lord your God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, his commandments, his judgments, and his testimonies, and as it is written in the Law of Moses, that you may prosper all that you do, and wherever you turn, then the Lord may fulfill his word which he spoke concerning me, saying, if your son takes heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with

all their heart and all their soul. He said, you shall not lack a man on You shall not lack a man on the throne of Israel. So David destructs Solomon to be strong and show himself a man, emphasizing the need for strength and courage and leadership. Okay, so we'll go ahead and read about that really quick, and let me just highlight that because they're pretty soon we're gonna be learned about what happens with you, Joe Abba,

and that priest Abathar. All right. So, David's charge to Solomon is a significant biblical event that marks the transition of leadership from King David to his son Solomon. This charge is recorded in the Old Testament, primarily in First Kings two one through nine and First Chronicles twenty two six through sixteen. Hey reencapsulates David's final instruction and blessing to Solomon as he prepares to assume the throne of Israel. David's primary exhortation to Solomon is to remain faithful to

the Lord and his commandments. In First Kings two two through three, David instruct Solomon, I am about to go the way of the earth. So be strong, prove yourself a man, and keep the charge of the Lord your ways walking and his ways and his commandments. Yes, so adherence to God's laws the first thing. Second thing is

the covenant promised. David remind Solomon of the cove promise made by God to the house of David in One Kings two verse four, where it says David emphasizes the conditional nature of these promises, and so that the Lord may fulfill his word that he spoke concerning me. If your sons are careful about their way to walk before me in the truth and with their heart their soul, with all their heart and soul, he will ever fail

to have a man on the throne of Israel. You may never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel. Wisdom and justice. David devises Solomon to act with wisdom and justice in his reign. This includes dealing with certain individuals who have been adversaries or allies during King David's reign, which we're going to see what happens with Joe ab and abbathol right. And then preparation for

the temple. Do you find that? In First Chronicles twenty two six through sixteen, David charges Solomon with the task of building the temple for the Lord, a task David had prepared, had prepared for, but was not permitted to complete. David provides Solomon with the resources and plans for the temple, emphasize and the importance of this sacred duty significance. David's charge of Solomon is a pivotal moment in Biblical history.

It underscores the themes of covenant, faithfulness, divine guidance, and the responsibilities of leadership. It reflects the continuity of God's continuity of God's promise to Israel, and the importance of obedience to his law. Solomon's reign marked by wisdom and prosperity as seen as a fulfillment of David's charge, although it also serves as a reminder of the consequence devier for guys kebabit hi, guys, I don't mean to young, excuse me, it's it's just because it's later at night.

David's charges a timeless exhortation for leaders to seek God's wisdom, uphol justice, to remain faithful to his word, ensuring the prosperity and spiritual health of the community they lead. Perfect, It's it, and let's go ahead and continue. Yeah, we talked about the Covenant promises, and now we're going to

talk about justin justice and wisdom and leadership verse five. Moreover, you know also that Joe ab the son of Zariat did to me and what he did to the two commanders of the armies of Israel, to Abner the son of Ner and Amashaw, the son of Jehr, whom he has killed, and he shed the blood of war in peacetime, and put the blood of war on his belt that was around his waist, and on his sandals were on his feet. Therefore, due according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray hair go down to the grave

in peace, m meaning, don't let him grow. You need to handle him. But show kindness to the sons of Barzali the Gillidite, and let them be among those who eat at your table. For so they came to me when I fled from Absalom, brother, and in verse eight, and see you have with you SHAMAI, the son of Gara, a Benjamite from Bahreim, who cursed me with a malicious curse in this day when I met Mahananim Mahanim, but he came down to meet me at the Jordan, and I swore to him by the Lord, I will not

put to death. I will not put you to death with the sword. Now, therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man, and know that you ought to what you ought to do to him, but bring his gray hair down to the grave with blood. Wow. Okay, So in these verses, let me just highlight this so I make sure I remember. I'm on verse ten. I gotta do that guy. So sometimes I'll start going and reading and I'll start looking up and then boom, I'm like, oh,

where was that? And I don't want to do that. Okay. Just and wisdom in leadership, Solomon is advised to deal wisely with Joe App and SHAMAI, ensuring justice is served. Okay, So let's look up justice and wisdom and leadership and see what it says. Justice is a central theme in the Bible, particularly in the context of leadership justice. Biblical justice involves the fair and equitable treatment of all individuals, reflecting God's own nature as a just and righteous judge.

Leaders are called to embody this divine attribute in their governance and decision making process. In the Old Testament, justice is a foundation of principle for leaders. Deuteronomy sixteen, verse eighteen through twenty instructs appoint judges and officials for each of your tribes and every town in your town. The Lord your God is giving you, and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment. Do not deny justice or

show partiality. Do not accept a bribe it, for it blinds the eyes of the wise, and twist the words of the right. To pursue justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess the land of the Lord your God is giving you. This passage underscores the importance of impartiality and integrity in leadership, and emphasizing that justice is essential for the well being and prosperity of the community. All right, and in the New Testament, Jesus

stimplifies justice in his ministry. He challenges the unjust system and advocates for his marginalized demonstrating that true leadership involves standing up for the oppressed and serving and ensuring that justice prevails. Okay, and wisdom and leadership. Wisdom is another critical attribute for leaders, as it enables them to make sound decisions and guide their people effectively. The Bible frequently associates wisdom with the fear of the Lord, suggesting that

true wisdom begins with a reverent relationship with God. And the Book of Proverbs is replete with the teachings on wisdom, which Proverbs obviously was written by Solomon, so it's a good verse to bring up. Proverbs eight twelve through are fifteen through sixteen personifies wisdom, saying by me, king's reign and rulers enact just laws by me, Princes govern and all nobles who rule on the earth. This passes indicates that wisdom is essential for enacting just laws and governing rightly,

highlighting its in dispensable role in leadership. King Solomon is a quintessential example of wisdom and leadership when God offered him anything he desired, which we're going to see in First Kings, Chapter three, verse nine, which I'm not going to go over, but I will go in summary. Justice and summary, justice and wisdom are integral and the biblical leadership. Leadership are called to reflect God's justice and their actions, and to seek His wisdom and their decisions, ensuring that

they govern with righteousness and discernment. All right, I just want to go over that so you guys can kind of see justice, wisdom, and leadership. The transition of power. The chapter details the transition of power from David to Solomon, mark in the beginning of Solomon's reign, and the fulfillment of God's promise to David. Before we continue, let me

just look at the transition of power. See I there's anything, yes, And the Biblical narrative, the transition of power is a reoccurring theme that underscores the sovereignty of God and establishing and disposing leaders according to his divine will. The concept is evident throughout both the Old and New Testament, where leadership changes often signify a shift in divine purpose or judgment.

Moses to Joshua. One of the most significant transitions of power in the Old Testament is the transfer of leadership from Moses to Joshua. As Moses' life drew to a close. God instructed him to appoint Joshua as a successor. Okay, I just want to show you, guys that you know, from Moses to josh who was one of them, and then Saul to David is another one. The transition from King Saul to David is another pivotal moment. Saul, the first king of Israel, was rejected by God due to

his disobedience. David, and man after God's own heart was appointed, was anointed by the prophet Samuel to succeed Saul. This transition was fraught with tension and conflict, highlighting the challenges that can accompany a change in leadership. All right, and then David Solomon, which is when we're just reading about now. The peaceful transition from David di Solomon is marked by David's intentional preparation and King Solomon anoyed as a Solomon

anoyed as king. David provided Solomon with guidance and resources to build the temple, ensuring the continuity of worship and governance. Then David said to Solomon, his son, be strong, courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord God my God is with you, and then other examples of is going to be John the Baptist to Jesus. This transition from John the Baptist to Jesus represents a ship from the prophetic tradition to the

fulfillment of prophecy in the person of Christ. John, recognizing his role as the forerunner, willingly decreased so that Jesus might increase. This is very important in John three point thirty, which I talked about when I kind of talked about when I was talking about David and Saul, like when David was taken over the throne from Saul. See John the Baptist was very, very humble. He said, I must increase. Oh, he must increase, meaning Jesus must increase and I must decrease. Okay.

This transition underscores the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through Jesus. And then we got Jesus to the apostles. Before his dissension, Jesus prepared his disciples for the transition of leadership by commissioning them to continue his work. Powered by the Holy Spirit.

The apostles were tasked with the spreading of the Gospel to all nations, but you will receive the power of the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the Earth and First Acts Acts eight, and then also Paul's leadership. The apostle Paul wants, a persecutor to Christians, experienced a dramatic transition of power to his own life after the conversion. Okay, so Paul's another one.

The theological implications, the transition of power in the Bible revealed God's active role in human history orchestrating events to fulfill his purposes. These transitions often involve a divine calling. Sorry about that, guys, I can't really put my phone on silent, though I apologize. The transition of power in the Bible revealed God's active role in human history orchestrating

events to fulfill his purposes. These transitions often evolve a divine calling, a period of preparation, and the empowerment of the new leader. They serve as reminders of God's ultimate authority and the responsibility of leaders to seek his guidance and adhere to his commands. So I just wanted to show he guyes. Oops, that was not intentional. Perfect, there we go. So let's go ahead and continue. We're going to be reading about the death of David. Now, First Kings,

Chapter two, verse ten. So David rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of David. Resting with his fathers means that David died, right, he passed away. The period that David resigned over Israel was forty years seven years. He reigned in Hebron, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty three years. Then Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established. All right, guys, So that's pretty interesting. We have him

taking over the throne. Now David passed away, and we're not going to be hearing about David again until we get to chronicles. Okay. So Solomon executes ad Anijah. Is what the what it says here in the in the beginning of the text here, So now Adonijah are the title? Sorry, So ad Aenijah, the son of Hageth, came to Bathsheba, the mother of Solomon, and she said, do you come peaceful? Peaceably? And he said peaceably. Moreover, he said, I have something

to say to you. And she said, say it. Then he said, you know, the kingdom was mine, and all of Israel set their expectations on me that I should reign. However, the kingdom has been turned over and has become my brothers, for it was his from the Lord. Now I ask one petition from you. Do not deny me. And she said to him, say it. He said, please speak to King Solomon, for he will not refuse you. That he may give me Abashak the Semanite as wife. Now let's

go ahead and find out who is Abashak. Abashak is the woman that was caring for King David before he passed away, the one that they got that she was. Obviously she's beautiful, and she's there to keep him warm at night, because I guess even when he put covers on him that he could not keep warm. So this is who this woman is, and she is a concubine of David. Okay, So, as I've already gone over in several other chapters, what happens is these the men that

are trying to take the throne. They want to they want to take the concubine of the kings or the prior king, so that they you know, it's basically like a sign of power. So he's asking for abershok Abhashak as his wife. So Basheba said, very well, I will speak for you to the king. So we're back to the rereading. Now. Bathsheba therefore went this is a verse nineteen. Basheba therefore went to King Solomon to speak to him

for ad Inijah. And the king rose up to meet her and bowed down to her, and sat down on his throne and had a throne sept for the king's mother. So she sat at his right hand. And then she said, I desire one small petition of you. Do not refuse me. And the king said to her, ask it of my mother, for I will not refuse you. And she said, let Abishag the Shemi knite be given to ad Aenijah, your brother as wife. And King Solomon answered and said to his mother, and now why do you ask Abershak the

Shemi nite for ad Anijah. Ask for him the kingdom also he is my older brother. For him and for Abathar the priest, and for job the son of Zerizah. Are sorry, Zuriah. Then King Solomon swore by the Lord saying, may God do to me, do so to me. And more also, if ad Anijah has spoken this word against his own life. Now therefore, as the Lord lives, who has confirmed me and set me on the throne of David my father, who has established a house for me, he has promised at an Isiah shall be put to

death today. So King Solomon sent the hand of ben and Iah, the son of Jehodah, and he struck him down and he died. Okay, So why would Solomon do that because he's trying to He said that you need to stop. Don't if I find any wickedness in you and what you're doing. First you came to your mom, came to his mom, Solomon's mom, and disrespected her and said, hey,

you know that this is my throne. But then your son ended up taking over and he wanted and he knew that he was trying to get one up on Solomon and he was trying to basically take that woman as because he wanted to try to, like, you know, exhort himself back to the throne again, you know, and

back then that's what you had to do. You had to make sure that you you have to make sure that you take out the people that are You have to make sure you take out the people that are trying to take over the throne, that are trying to do a coup, you know, on you you got to make sure you take him out. If you're a king and you don't take people like that out, then you're

asking for trouble. And he also gave him grace, and he told them, if I see that you, you know, any wickedness in you, I'm gonna have to take you out. He mourned him, and he came and still tried to test his brother. And that's what happens, you know. So all right, let's go ahead and continue. Abathar exiled, Joab executed and to Abathar the priest, the king said, go to so Abathar the priest. Okay, you guys, remember who that is. Okay. Abathar the priest is the one that

was David's priest. He's the one that stuck with David when during at the time of Absalom. And he was also the same as Joe Ab. They both were David. Okay, and they when I'm when Abathar or what is it? How do I say his name? Sorry? At An Isjah. You know, Abbathar the priest ended up going with that in Isjah when you try to become king. So let's go out and see what it says. The king said, go to Anoth. This is what the King is saying to Abathar the priest, go to an Oth, to your

own fields for your deserving of death. But I will not put you to death at this time because you carried the ark of the Covenant of the Lord or the ark of the Lord God before my father David, and because you were afflicted every time my father was afflicted. So Solomon removed Abathar from being priest of the Lord that he might fulfill the word of the Lord that he was spoke concerning the house of Eli at Shaloh at Shiloh, Like, WHOA, what are we talking out here? Well,

let's find out what that is. Eli was an Israelite priest and the judge who was severely punished by God for his failure to discipline his corrupt sons, Hopney and Finias. Do you guys remember that who abused their priestly roles. The judgment included the death of his sons in battle and the capture of the ark of the Covenant, which directly led by Eli's own death from shock and a

broken neck. A prophet declared that the priests line of Eli would be cut off, but God would raise up a faithful priest later revealed to be later revealed to be Samuel. Eli's family and his son's corruption. Eli and his High was the high priest and judge of Israel for forty years. His son Hopnei and Finius served as

priests under him, but were wicked and corrupt. They engaged in sinful acts, including taking the best parts of sacrifices for themselves and having illicit affairs with women who served at the sanctuary. Divine Je Prophecy, a prophet was sent to confront Eli, stating that God was angry because Eli had honored his sons more than him. The prophet declared that Eli's entire priestly lineage would be cut off and

both his sons would die on the same day. The prophecy fulfillment during a Eli's death during a battle with the Philistines, Hoffnian Phinias took the Ark of the Covenant into battle, but Israel was defeated. Eli's sons were killed in battle, and the Ark was captured by the enemy. When the news of his son's death and the loss of the Ark reached Eli, he fell backward in his seat and broke his neck and died at the age of ninety eight. So this is the time right here

where this prophecy is fulfilled. So Solomon removed Abbathar, who was in Eli's line, from being priest to the Lord, that he might fulfill the word of the Lord which was spoken concerning the house of Eli in Shiloh. And now was back in First Samuel when this happened. Okay, guys, So I just won't let you guys know that very interesting stuff. We have the prophecy happening right there where he gets cut off, where his line gets cut off right there from being priest. So the prophecy is fulfilled.

That's really interesting that that God would prophesy that. And then what happened all the way over here in First Kings chapter two, all right years later. Okay, now we're in First Kings chapter two, verse eight, let's find out what happens to Joe Ab. Now, then news came to Joe Ab for Joe Ab had defected to add a Isjah, though he had not defected to Absalom. So Joab fled

to the tabernacle of the Lord. It took hold of the horns of the altar, and King Solomon was told, Joab has fled to the tabernacle of the Lord, and he is by the altar. And King Solomon sent Beniah, the son of Joe had, saying go strike him down. So Beniah went to the tabernacle Lolod and said to him, thus says the King, come out. And he said, no, I will not die here. And but I have brought back word to the king, saying, thus Joeb, and this

is this is enough. He answered me. Then the king said to him, do as he said, and strike him down and bury him, that he may take away from me and from the house to my father the innocent blood which Joeb shed. Okay, we'll stop at thirty two. So what is he talking about? You know, what is he talking about? The innocent blood that Joab is shed. So what innocent did Joe? It's funny kill. Joeab killed several people, most notably Abner, Abner and Amasa, who were

considered more righteous and better than he. He also killed Absalom, David's son against David's orders. He was involved than the murder of Uriah the hit Tite as well Abner. Joeab murdered Abner out of a mix of personal revenge for his brother Ashiel's death in battle and political reasons, as Abner was aligning with David's kingdom Amasa. After David replaced joe Ab with a Maasa as the army commander, Joab deceitfully killed him with the hidden dagger while pretending to

greet him. So he pretends to kiss you, remember, and then boom hits you with the dagger. Absalom. Joab killed Absalom, David's rebellious son, even though David had ordered his men to spare him. Uriah the Hittite. Joe Ab was a key conspirator in the plot to murder Uriah the Hittite, the husband of Bathsheba, at David's command. Okay, so that's what he's talking about, the innocent blood. Okay, that guy

you said. Actually he was like, actually he's gonna greet you, kiss you on the cheek, and take a dagger and stick it in your heart. He was he was like brutal. So the Lord, now we're at first kings two Verse

thirty two. So the Lord will return his blood on his head, because he struck down two men more righteous and better than he, and he killed them with the sword Abner the son of Ner, the commander of the army of Issuel, and Ama saw the son of Jeha, the commander of the army of Judah, though my father David did not know it. Their blood shall therefore return upon the head of Joab and upon the head of

his descendants forever. But upon David and his descendants, upon his house and his throne, there shall be peace forever from the Lord. So Benaniah the son of Jehodah went up and struck him. What's going on? Something's going on with this. It's frozen. Hmm, that's weird. So Beniah the son of Man let me just wait. I don't want to okay, Sorry, guys. So Beniah the son of Jehodah went up and struck and killed him, and he was buried when his own house in the wilderness. The king.

The king put Beniah the son of Jehodah in his place over the army, and the king put Zodiac the priest in the place of Abathar. Let's do this I'm gonna stop screen sharing and let me go back to screen sharing and let me see if it helps. Yep, yep. Okay, there we go, there we go. Okay, So we were at thirty four. We read thirty five. Now let's go to Shemi executed. The king sent and called for Shemaiah and said to him, build yourself a house in Jerusalem, and do all there, and do not go out from

out from anywhere. Do not go out from there anywhere. Right, So we wanted to stay in his house. And let's hold on. Let me just look this up real quick, so that we know. Shamiah was a man of the tribe of Benjamin who cursed and threw stones at King David as David Fleet from his his son Absolom. Though David initially forgave him, he later instructed Solomon to punish Shamai. There was also many other individuals named Shamai in the Bible,

including Descentdants, Levi, various figures, and deferent tribes. So the Shamai that we're talking about right now was a man from the tribe of Benjamin who cursed and threw stones at King David is David Fleet from his son's Absolom. I didn't want you guys to be I don't want you guys to be confused with Shamai, who is a Levite who helped cleanse the temple. And then there's another Shemaiah, the son of God, a Rubenite. And then there's a Shemaia that was an anceptor of Mordecai, which is in

the book of Esther. All right, So Shemai that we're talking about is the man from the tribe of Benjamin who cursed and through stones of King David as David fled from his son Absolom. Okay, let's go ahead and continue first Kings, Chapter two, verse thirty seven. For it shall be on the day that you go out and cross the brook of Kidron, no, for certain you shall surely die. Your blood shall be put on your own head. So he doesn't want him to leave the house whatsoever.

He build yourself a house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and do not go from anywhere. And Shanai said to the king, the saying is good, as my lord the King has said, so your servant will do. So. SHAMAI dwelt in Jerusalem many days now it happened at the end of three years. So we lasted three years. That in that place, that two slaves of Shamaia ran away to a Kiss, the son of Makaiah, the king of Gath. And they said to Shamaiah, saying, look, your slaves are

in Gath. So Shamaiah a rose, saddled his donkey and went to a kish at Gath to seek his slaves. Shamaiah went and brought his slaves from Gath, and Solomon told uh. Solomon was told that Shamaiah had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and he had come back. Then the king sent and called for Samaiah and said to him, did I not make you swear by the Lord and warn you, saying no, for certain that on the day that you go out and travel anywhere, you shall surely die. And you said to me the word that I that

I heard is good. Why then did you not keep the oath of the Lord of commandment that I gave you? The king? Moreover, the King said, more of ati to SHAMAI, you know as your heart acknowledges all the wickedness that you did to my father David. Therefore the Lord will return your wickedness on your own head. But King Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the Lord forever. So the king commanded Benigh the son of Jehodah, and he went out and struck

him down, and he died. Thus the king and was established in the hand of Solomon. You see what happens. I mean, this stuff is like not very foreign to us, you know, but these are kings and leaders. These guys are commanders of armies, you know. That's what Benigh the son of Jehodah is. So he needs to go in. He's commanded by the king to go and take him out. So he went in, he struck him, and he died. So this is a man of war, right, So this

is like basically, you know, he's in a military. So it's kind of the same as if I was in the army and I was told, you know, I need to go do this specific orders. Then that's basically what they're what they're under. I got this new Vietnamese coffee I'm gonna try out. It tastes so good, perfect, all right, all right? So yes, so next we're going to go over some That is the end of chapter two. So

now we're going to go over some practical applications. So first one would be embrace godly wisdom like Solomon, seek wisdom from God in all areas of life, especially when faced with difficult decisions. Prioritize obediences. Number two, make a conscious effort to follow God's commandments and live according to his word. And then number three is exercise justice and positions of leadership or influence. Strive to act justly and fairly,

reflecting God's character. And then number four is honor legacy. Consider the spiritual legacy you're building and how it will impact future generations. Definitely, that's a very very important a spiritual legacy. What do they mean by that, Well, every single thing that you do. Your kids are watching you. They're watching you how you react, and also wives out there,

they're watching how you treat their husbands. If you have daughters like I do, they're watching how you treat your husband, and then husbands, your sons are watching how you treat your wife, and also your daughters are watching how you treat your wife as well. And if you treat your wife poorly or your wife treats you poorly, then later on in life they will probably be treating their husband.

Poorly or accepting being treated poorly. So make sure that you you consider your spiritual legacy that you are building because it will definitely impact future generations. What is an example of that, Well, I have you know there's people that their husbands, sorry, their dads, beat their wives. Right, they get drunk and then they beat on their wives. And then those same kids grow up drink alcohol and then beat on their girlfriends, you know what I mean

and domestic violence them. That's the same thing. That is what happens is you watch and you see, and then it becomes acceptable to you, just like when you do what's that called verbal what's it called verbal abuse? That's another one. If the mom was popping off and talking to the husband really bad, or the husband's talking really bad to the wife, they verbally abused, then that's what you're used to that you that's what you used to do, so later on in life, that's how you react when

you fight against somebody as well. Yeah, that's kind of a good, good example of that. So you consider the spiritual legacy that you are building. Also, when you're getting tempted, your kids are also watching. They're going to see if you become angry they want to see if you fall to sin, if you fall to drugs or alcohol. What happens is the lot of the kids see that and they see their dad drinking, and then when they get older, they want to drink too, So they see that you're

failing in that area. Then they're like, okay, well when I get older, I want to be the same way. And then you get older and you tell your son, hey, I don't want you to drink, son, and they say, well, Dad, I saw you drink the whole time that I was growing up, and how are you going to tell me not to drink? And you're being a hypocrite when you drink. You see, I don't want you to smoke wheed, son, Well, Dad used to always go in the bathroom and smoke

wheat all the time. I could always smell it. That's like with my dad, you know. And you know, uh, we would always smell weed all the time. So what happens is, how are you going to tell somebody not to smoke weed when you're sitting there smoking weed? You know? Uh. You know. There's there's this thing that we used to have.

It was called dare and you know, you put it on your chest, and it's it's red right, it's the DARE program, and it's like, uh, you know, you bring that thing home and you're like, hey, you know, when you're a kid, you know, you're all proud, you know, when you're like in elementary school about the DARE program and your parents are all you know, you think they'd be proud too, But they're also some of them, not aligning all of them, but some are also dealing with

the drug addiction themselves. So how do they feel. They must have felt, you know, not the probably didn't feel good. I can imagine being in their shoes. But that's something we need to consider that as parents, we have to understand that our kids are watching our every move and they learn from what we do. And if we're not handling spiritual situations correctly, and if we're losing these spiritual battles, they're going to see that and they're they're not going

to rely on God as much. If they see you relying on God and then you praying about it and you're handling it the correct way, then obviously they're not going to fall to these spiritual battles. Uh. I'm not saying they won't fall, but they'll have a way better chance of conquering these spiritual battles because they see you conquering them the correct way. So this is very, very,

very important. I think that this is something that I really want to take a picture of because we are building a spiritual legacy for our kids, and just because I think it's very important. On our legacy refers to a biblical principle of respecting upholding the values. Teaching in tradition has passed down from previous generations and involves recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of ancestors and ensuring that their

faith and values continuing to influence future generations. This concept is deeply rooted in a biblical narrative with the continued, continued continuity of faith and adherents of God's commandments are emphasized. I just want to make sure you guys know that I think it's it's super important that we get that in so then we start losing our temper, we go, oh, oh, remember that we have a spiritual legacy we need to uphold.

If we start wanting to yell at our wives or our wives are yelling at us, and you're like, some way you might react, you know, like you're upset. Well, maybe you needed to, you know, to keep your mouth closed and just be like, you know what, I got a spiritual legacy that I need to uphold, So I want to make sure my kids to not get affected by what I'm about to say right now. So you maybe try to handle it in private and speak to it in private, or you know, just swallow your pride.

You don't need to have pride from your kids, right all right? What's some additional scriptures that connect we have? Verse are we have Joshua one? Verse nine? Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid, and do not be discouraged, For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. This first parallels David's charge to Solomon to be strong and courageous. So that's awesome. So David definitely knew that. Verse Psalms

one nineteen, verses one through two. Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. Blessed are those who keep his testimonies and seek him with all their heart. This emphasizes the blessing of obedience to God's law. Then we have James one verse five. Now, if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. This encourages us to seek

divine wisdom as Solomon did. Perfect. So let's go ahead and go to So that's the end of chapter two. We're making good timing here. Now let's go ahead and go to chapter three, and I will read the intro and first Kings. Three is an inspiring testament to the value of wisdom, especially divine wisdom, over worldly gain. It teaches us that when we put God's affairs and as people before our personal desires, God blesses us abundantly in

many ways that we can't imagine. It also affirms the power of wise decision making in leadership, showing how it earns respect and trust from the people. From the people one is leading. Okay, all right, let's go down and Solomon's humility gratitude is going to be in seven and eight. Okay, perfect Solomon's Solomon requests wisdom. Now, Solomon made a treaty with Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, and married Pharaoh's daughter.

When he brought her to the city of David until he had finished building his own house and the House of the Lord and the wall around Jerusalem. So this is very common back then. Okay, guys, So that's what would happen. You want to make a treaty with a pharaoh or a king of Egypt, and Solomon he married to pharaoh's daughter. So the pharaoh would say, hey, you want to make a treaty, well, I'm going to give you my daughter, you know, my beautiful daughter, you know.

And he brought her to the city of David until he had finished building his own house in the House of the Lord and the wall around Jerusalem. It says, meanwhile, the people sacrificed at the high places because there was no house built for the of the Lord until those days. And Solomon loved the Lord walked in the statues of his father David, except that he sacrificed burnt incense at high places. It says in Solomon loved the Lord walking in the statues of his father David, except that he

sacrificed the burn incense in high places. So what's going on with these high places? Okay, it's a very pagan thought that you have to go to the highest mountain, you know, because what we don't realize, what people fail to realize, especially in Christianity today, is that people believed in biblical cosmology back then. Okay, they believed in the biblical cosmology that I teach. They believe that that God is above the firmament, right, and that where's God located,

He's located up, Where's Hell located located down. That's what they believed. So their gods are going to be be between where the mountain is and the firmament. The most High was located above the firmament, but there was the spiritual battles are happening between the earth and God's thrown. That's why you that's why you see in a feast in six verse twelve that there's principalities in heavenly places.

Like heavenly places doesn't mean on the earth. Heavenly places means in the second are the first heaven, which is going to be between the earth and God's thrown, which is above the firmament, which is the third heaven. So the firmament is a second heaven. The first heaven is where the moon, sun of the stars are located. You guys might think I'm just talking out of my butt. But that's this is not true. This is how the way that they thought. This is how the Israelites thought.

This is the way it's taught in the Bible. So when they say the reason why they're trying to get to the highest point or they're trying to build the Tower of Babel this Tower of Babbels to get to the highest point because they're trying to get closest to God and they think that they're getting closer to their gods. The Pagans would think that they're getting closer to their gods, which if you think about it, if the principalities of

evil are in heavenly places, that's what they were doing. Okay, so let's read Feesian six real quick, and yeah, that's why when I go over biblical cosmology, this this stuff makes sense from a biblical standpoint. I'm not saying that you have to believe in flatter earth or because like I said, this is the way the Israelites believed. Okay, so this is why when you read the Bible you get this context, like why is it like in high places?

Like people would just read over that normally and just go that's just a pagan thing, but they're doing it because they believed. Let's just read this that you guys understand. This is Paul speaking right into Feesian six, verse ten. Finally, my, rather than be strong in the Lord and his power and might, but on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand the wiles of the devil.

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness of this age, against spiritual host of wickedness in heavenly places. So when you think about that, you're like, what do you mean in heavenly places? And these are spiritual hosts of wickedness. Okay, these are not spiritual hosts of angels that are God's messengers. This is a spiritual host of

wickedness in heavenly places. What heavenly place is he talking about, Well, he's talking about between the earth and God's throne, which is where the moon, sun of the stars are located.

That is where That's why these people were sacrificing idols and incense in high places, because they're trying to get as close to their gods, their spiritual host of wickedness that they can that's why Paul is saying that that's why he says against spiritual hosts of wickedness in heaven the places therefore take up the whole homor of God, that you may be able to withstand the evil day having done all to stand. Okay, So that's why he says that that's why the devil is called the Prince

of the Air. Okay. So this is very interesting and a lot of people they understand that that God's you know, angels would be would be traveling, you know, between Heaven and Earth. Right, So that's something that I don't think people would disagree with. But what they're not understanding is there's actually evil entities, spiritual hosts of wickedness where the moon, sun, and the stars are located between God's thrown in Earth, that are fighting against these angels to even be able

to make it to Heaven. Well, where do you have a biblical proof of that? Well, that's the Book of Daniel. When the angels trying to come to speak to Daniel. In what happens he has to fight against the Prince of Persia in the air between the Earth and between Heaven. Okay, guys. So this is why these people are sacrificing things in high places. They want to get to the highest place that they can because they're trying to get closest to their gods. And their gods I'm talking about the Pagans.

Their gods are the spiritual hosts of wickedness that are in heavenly places, you understand, So that's why they're doing that. Let's go ahead and continue. This is first Kings three. Actually, you know what, let me check my I think my other notes are not until seven eight. So I hope that makes sense to you, guys. I think it does because you, guys, understand my thought process. Now, am I telling you that you have to believe in flat Earth.

I'm not saying that you have to believe in that, but you need to understand something that you need to understand the context of the way that these people are speaking and the way that these people are thinking, so that you understand what's going on here. And even Paul in the New Testament is talking about these spiritual hosts of wickedness in heavenly places. So that's what's kind of crazy about the skies, because people what happens in the

skies as well. People are like, well, there's UFOs happening, you know, that's what they think UFOs. They think are aliens. But what you don't understand is these are actually spiritual beings. Okay, these are either spiritual hosts of wickedness or they're angels from God. Because the only thing that we have and that we biblically have is humans, angels, fallen angels, and demons. That's it. We don't have aliens mentioned in the Bible,

but we have spiritual host of wickedness in heavenly places. Okay, so what's going on? So now that's what the mindset that people need to understand. Okay, you got to come to that revelation that it's not aliens coming to here. Or if you see any thing that's in the sky that may maybe a falling star. Well, the Bible talks about stars being angels, right, guys, you know that's that's

what happens. So we got to understand that those could be fallen angels, right, or falling stars could be fallen angels. It talked about the devil falling like lightning to the earth. Okay, it talks about a third of the stars coming to the Earth in Revelation twelve or thirteen, verse four. I believe it is we got to understand, guys, that we have to think of everything in a spiritual aspect, not in a oh this is all physical and science will tell you this. We need to understand that there's a

spiritual aspect to this, and that's what's happening here. I don't mean to go on a rant, but I think it's vastly important, okay, for people to understand, and it goes with a lot of the things that are happening today with these people keep asking me about this thing that's in the sky. I don't know the e one comment or whatever. They're like, yeah, there's a what have

you thought about so far? About that? Absolutely nothing, because I'm not going to stress on something like that because I think some of it is a syop and if it is something, it's probably spiritual. If it is something, So let's go ahead and continue. First Kings verse three. Now the king went to Gibbeon to sacrifice there, but there was a great high place. Solomon offered a thousand born offerings on the altar at Gibbeon. The Lord appeared to Solomon a dream by night and asked what shall

I give you? And Solomon said, you have shown great mercy to your servant David my father, because he walked before you in truth and righteousness and and uprightness in the heart. With you. You have continued the great kindness for him, and you give him a son to sit on his throne. And you have given him a son to sit on his throne. It as it is this day now, the Lord God, you have made your servant king instead of my father David. But I am a little child. I do not know how to go out

or cut. And your servant is in the midst of your people, whom you have children, a great people, too numerous to be number are accounted. Therefore, give to your servant an understanding heart to judge your people. That I'm a discern between good and evil, For who is able to judge this great people of yours. This speech pleased the Lord, and Solomon had asked this thing. Okay, let's stop there real quick. So all right, So now King

David is at a it says. It says that now the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for there was a great high place. Now here's another thing we need to understand God, you know, him being at the great high place. God is called the most high. Book of Isaiah calls God the most high several times. So Solomon is literally close to God, right because, closer to

God than somebody that's on the higher lower ground. So if you go to the highest mountain that we have, the highest highest mountain, you are literally closer to God than people that are on the earth. So right here that are that are just on the regular. Let's say, if you're at the the ocean, you're at sea level, you're you're actually at a higher elevation. You actually are closer to God because you know, even though in a

heliocentric model, God would be trillings upon trillions of miles away. Okay, but uh, because you know, anyways, I don't want to get into that. But so it's interesting that it says that it says that he was at a great high place. Solomon offered burnt offerings. So I thought that was interesting. And then and then the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night. So you know, what does what does God say in numbers twelve, verses four through eight,

I come to prophets and visions and in dreams. But to Moses, I speak to him face to face and mouth the mouth or whatever, you know. So what I want to say there is you see that God comes to prophets and visions and dreams. God is coming to Solomon in a dream. So God, when he comes to you in a dream, this is this is him asking him what you want, because he's not going to come

to him face to face like he comes to Moses. Okay, he says, I come to prophets and visions and in dreams, right, so he's coming to Solomon instead of a vision in a dream, asking him what shall I give you? And obviously Solomon's as answering what he wants. It says that he is pleased by the Lord. Right now, the Lord is pleased by this. So this is like even though God is coming to him in a dream, this is like literally him asking him and him telling him what

he wants, and God is gonna give him what he desires. Okay, So even though it's in a dream, it's still you should take it as you know, this is what's going to happen in reality. So let's let's see what it says here Solomon's humility and gratitude. Solomon begins his reign by acknowledging his youth and inexperience. He expresses gratitude for God's kindness to his father David, and recognizes the enormity

of the task before him. Solomon's humility and gratitude. Solomon, the son of David and Bathsheba, is renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and the construction of the First Temple. A significant aspect of Solomon's character, particularly at the beginning of his reign, is his humility and gratitude towards God. The humility is most prominently displayed in the Biblical account of Solomon's requests for wisdom and then also it says the divine offer.

God appears to Solomon in a dream, offering him anything he desires. This moment highlights God's willingness to bless those who seek him. And then let's see what it says a divine offer. The concept of a divine offer in Christian theology refers to the gracious invitation extended by God to humanity for salvation and the eternal life through Jesus Christ.

This offer is a central to the message of the Gospel and rooted in the love and mercy of God, who desires that none should perish, but all should come to repentance Tewo Peter three verse nine. So that is what a divine offer is in Christian theology. But the divine offer that they're referring to is going to be in First Kings three verse five, which is where it says where God says, what shall I give you? That's what they're referring to there. And then in First Kings

three verse nine, Solomon requests for wisdom. Instead of asking for wealth, long life, or death of his enemies, Solomon requests an understanding heart to judge your people and to discern between good and evil, for who was able to judge the people of yours? Okay, so Solomon's request for wisdom, Let's see what that says in my notes. Solomon the King, the son of King David and Bathsheba, send it to

the throne of Israel. After his father's death, his reign is marked by a significant event where he famously requested wisdom from God. This request is recorded in First Kings three three through fifteen and Second Chronicles one seven through twelve. Solomon's request for wisdom is a pivotable moment that underscores his priorities as a ruler and his relationship with God.

Scriptural account, First Kings three, verses three through fifteen, Solomon is described as loving the Lord and walking in his statutes as his father David, though he offered sacrifices and burnt incense on high places. The narrative unfolds with Solomon going to Gibeon to offer sacrifices, where he offers a burnt offering at the altar, which we already read about. Solomon's response is reflection of his humility, awareness, and immense

responsibility bears as king. He acknowledges the kindness of God shown as to his father David and recognizes his own inadequacy, describing himself as a little child who does not know how to carry out his duties. Solomon request give your servant therefore understanding and heart, which we kind of rhetoricay divine response. God is pleased with Solomon's requests. That demonstrates a self that desire to govern wisely rather than seeking

personal gain. And I don't really want to get read too much because I don't want any spoiler alerts spoiler alerts. Solomon's request for wisdom is an emblematic of heart aligned with God's purposes. It highlights the biblical principle that true wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord is Proverbs nine, verse ten says Solomon's choice to prioritize wisdom over wealth, power, or long life reflects a deep understanding the responsibilities of

leadership and the need for divine guidance and governance. This event also serves as a testament to God's generosity and willingness to bless those who seek His will above their own desires. Solomon's wisdom becomes legendary, attracting leaders and dignitaries around the world, as seen in the account of Queen Sheiva's visit in First Kings ten one through thirteen. Okay, so legacy. Solomon's requests for wisdom and the subsequent divine endowment have left an in delible mark on biblical history

and theology. His accounts served as an enduring example of the importance of seeking God's guidance and the blessing that follow a heart devoted to his will. Solomon's wisdom, though later married by personal failings, remains a central theme and the understanding of biblical betrayal of wise and godh leadership. Okay, so let's go back now, let's go ahead and continue. Now we're at first Kings three, verse ten. The speech

pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing. Then God said to him, because you have asked this thing, have not asked for long life for yourself, nor asked riches for yourself, nor ask for life of the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice. Behold, I have done according to your words. See, I have given you a wise and understanding hearts, so that there has not been anyone like you before you, nor shall any like you arise after you. And I

have also given you. I have also given you what you have not asked, both riches and honor, so that there shall be anyone like you among the kings of your days. So if you walk in my ways to keep my statues of my commandments, as your father David walked, I will lengthen your days. So, yeah, he should have done that. Solomon should have stuck with that. We'll just read fifteen and then I'll go back to my notes.

Then Solomon awoke, and indeed it had been a dream, and he came to Jerusalem and stood before the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord's offered up burnt offerings, offered peace offerings, and made a feast for all his servants. Okay, so let's go ahead and check out. So it says God's response. Please. With Solomon's requests, God grants him unparalleled wisdom and also bestows upon him riches and honor, promising that no other king will compare to him. First Kings three,

verse ten through thirteen. And then the test of wisdom happens in First Kings three, verses sixteen through twenty eight, which we're going to go ahead and read now, First Kings three, Yeah, all the way through twenty eight. Now, two women who were harlots came to the king. The title Solomon's wise judgment. Now, two women were who were harlots came to the king and stood before him, and one woman said, oh, my Lord, this woman I dwell in the same house, and I gave birth while she

was in the house. Then it happened the third day after I had given birth, and this woman had also gave birth, and we were together. No one was with us in the house except for the two of us, and this woman's son died in the night because she lay on him. And uh, just let me positive, just let you guys know that actually happens nowadays as well.

Sometimes two where you have your you know, your breastfeeding your baby and you have them breastfeeding and you fall asleep and then and then the baby is like faces kind of smushed into your chest and you could die, Like I mean, the baby could die like that. So you got to be very careful. And like with my wife, you know, when we have kids, I make sure like

it's something I always watch for. And then you know, she also did too, because it also you're so exhausted because you're waking up every two hours that you kind of just want to sleep so bad. And then when the baby falls asleep while breastfeeding, you don't want to like, you don't want to move the baby because if the baby wakes up, now you're back to square one again. So it's a very hard thing. So as you noticed, it says because she lay on him, Okay, let's continue.

So she arose in the middle of the night and took my son from took my son from my side, while your maid servant slept, and laid him in her bosom, and laid her dead child in my bosom. And when I rose in the morning to nurse my son, there he was dead. But when I had examined him in the morning, indeed he was not my son whom I had born. The other woman said, no, but the living one is my son, and the dead one is your son.

And the first woman said, no, but the dead one is your son, and the living one is my son. Thus they spoke before the king. The king said, the one says, this is my son who lives, and your son is the dead one. And the other says, no, but your son is the dead one, and my son is the living one. Then the king said, bring me a sword. So they brought him a sword before the king, and the king said, divide the living child and two, and give half to one and half to the other.

Then the woman whose son was living spoke to the king, for she yearned with compassion for her son, and said, oh, my Lord, give her the living child by no means kill him. But the other one said, let him be neither mine nor yours, but divide him. So the king answered and said, give the first woman a living child, and by no means kill him. She is his mother.

And all of Israel heard of the judgment which the king had rendered, and they feared the king, for they said that the wisdom of the king and him to administer justice. Okay, so we see that that was a smart way of going about it to kind of figure out whose child it was. And it was definitely filled with wisdom. So let's go ahead and check and see what my notes say here or the Bible said. He

notes say. The concept of wisdom in the Bible is a multifaceted, encompassing encompassing not only knowledge and understanding, but also the practical application of these in daily life. The practical application of these in day life. The test of wisdom refers to the various ways in which wisdom is discerned, demonstrated, and validated according to Biblical principles. The entry explores the Biblical understanding of wisdom, its divine source, and the means

by which it tested and proven. Divine source of wisdom, wisdom is portrayed in the Bible as a divine attribute originating from God himself and Proverbs two verse six, it is written for the Lord gives wisdom. From his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. This force underscores the belief that true wisdom is a gift from God, not merely a human achievement, and the fear of the Lord is foundational

to acquiring wisdom. As stated in Proverbs nine, verse ten, the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding, wisdom and creation. The Bible also associates wisdom with the act of creation. In Proverbs nineteen, verses nineteen through twenty, it is declared the Lord founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding. By his knowledge, the watery depths of

were broken up, and the cloud strip would do. This passage highlights the role of divine wisdom in the order of complexity in the universe, suggesting that wisdom is an integral to the fabric of creation. Solomon's wisdom. King Solomon is often cited as a quintessential example of wisdom in the Bible. When God offered Solomon anything he desired, Solomon chose wisdom to govern the people of Israel. In response, God granted him unp parallel wisdom as well as wealth

and honor First Kings three, verses five through fourteen. Solomon's wisdom was tested in various ways, most famously in the case of the two women who claim to be the mother of the same child, which we disread in First Kings three verses sixteen through twenty eight. The Bible contains several books known as wisdom literature, including Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job.

These texts explore the nature of wisdom and its application to life's challenges, offers practical advice for righteous living, while Ecclesiastes reflects on the meaning of life and the limitations of human understanding. Job presents a narrative that tests the wisdom of human suffering and divine justice, ultimately offering God's insurrectable wisdom. Testing wisdom through trials, The New Testament also addresses the testing of wisdom, particularly in the context of

trials and tribulations. James one, verses two through five encourages believers to consider trials as opportunities for growth and wisdom. Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that maybe you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault,

and it will be given to him. So it is written to do that, all right. So if it's written to do that, then you know that God will. That God cannot lie, and God, God's Holy Spirit cannot lie. And all scriptures inspired by God. So understand that, James, when he says that that is the truth it is written. So make sure that you guys, understand that if you need wisdom, you need to ask God, who gives generously. In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is presented as the

ultimate embodiment of divine wisdom. The apostle Paul rites in one Corinthians twenty four Christ the Power of God and the wisdom of God. Jesus is teaching parables and actions consistently reveal the wisdom of God, challenging conventional human understanding, and offering a new paradigm of truth and wisdom. What's a practical application of wisdom? The test of wisdom is not merely theological, but is demonstrated through righteous living and

decision making. James three thirteen through seventeen Contrast's earthly wisdom with heavenly wisdom, emphasizing that true wisdom is characterized by purity, peace, loving consideration, submission, mercy, good fruit, impartiality, and sincerity. This passage serves as a guide for believers to evaluate their

own wisdom and light for their conduct and relationships. In summary, the test of wisdom in the Bible involves recognizing its divine origin, understanding its role and cre and governance, and applying it to the practical righteous living. Through trials, teachings, and the example of Christ. Believers are called to seek and demonstrate wisdom that aligns with God's will and character. Perfect. Okay, so we're done with chapter three and we have four

practical applications to go through. Seek wisdom above all else. Like Solomon, prioritize wisdom and understanding in your prayers and decisions. If you notice, God liked the fact that Solomon asks for wisdom so that he could be just, and you know when he gets put in a leadership position, so obviously you're going to want to ask God for the same thing because you know that God likes it, and there's proof of it in the Bible in First Kings. Three. I think it's what three through. Let me see it's

going to be five through like fourteen. Okay, So make sure that you guys understand that we know for sure that we have an example of it right there on the Bible. Recognize your limitations humbly acknowledge your need for God's guidance in every aspect of life. Okay. Number three, trust in God's provision when we seek God's kingdom first, He provides for our needs beyond our expectations. And number four discernment in daily life, apply God given wisdom to

navigate complex situations and make righteous judgments. Let's look at some additional scriptures that connect to this. We have James one, verse five. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reapproach, and it will be given to him. Then we have prob two, verse six. For the Lord gives wisdom. From his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. Then we have Matthew six,

verse thirty three. But seek God first, But seek first the Kingdom of Heaven and his righteousness, and all these things will be added onto you understand that. So cool. We're done with First Kings Chapter three. We have probably about nine minutes left, but I'm not gonna probably use the whole nine minutes, so I'm just yeah. So we already kind of went through everything we needed to go through.

So next week we'll be in First Kings chapter four and then in our other study and for Wednesday service, you guys got to get ready for this one. We're actually gonna be in Galatian. Oh no, I'm sorry, We're gonna be in Second Corinthians. We finished First Corinthians on Wednesday service. Now we're gonna be in Second Corinthians. So hopefully you guys are ready for that. So we started the Kings this week for Sunday service, and now we're

going to be starting Second Corinthians for Wednesday service. So be prepared for that, and please continue listening everybody that's been sticking around, and also continue leaving comments on Spotify and also comments on Patreon. I see a few of you guys commenting on Patreon. I hope you guys are enjoying the studies that we're doing. Like I said, it takes a lot of time to prepare for these It's not just about like, oh, let me just throw this, you know, let me just do this Bible study and

just read through it with you guys. Like it takes a couple of days to prepare for these, you know, so they're very important. I don't want to be giving you guys any false information. I also want to be studying and stuff thoroughly so that when I do teach to you guys, I have some good stuff, you know, and then I definitely sometimes rely on the I rely on the Bible study notes that I have, and also and also I rely on you know, doing my studies,

you know, so hopefully guys are enjoying them. I really really appreciate you guys. When I do talk to Jonathan and Jacob, they're telling them, well, Jacob told me that you guys, you know, they keep seeing like this, you know, kind of like the same viewership each each episode. So that's good. And hopefully I'm getting new listeners as well. And hopefully I'm getting new listeners for you know, on

the on the on the Bible Study. It's probably happening with all you guys that are commenting on the show, So thank you. But like I always do like to end this in prayer, so let's do that. So, Father God, in the name of Jesus, thank you so much for this beautiful time and studying in first Kings. And I guess said there's there might be people that are not understanding about having you know, about the way that they act in front of their children. You know that you

need to make sure that we we we act correctly. Lord, So if you could help anybody out there that's struggling

with that, including myself. You know, if I'm ever if I'm lacking in that area, Lord, if you could please give me the discipline that I need, or the people that are listening the discipline that they need to to continue with spiritual legacy like we learned about today, to make sure that our children see that we're acting the correct way, so that we don't cause any issues down the line, because in the future they could be treating people the wrong way and treating their husbands and their

wives the wrong way or their children the wrong way because of the way that we treated them or the way that that they might have saw us treat our wives or husbands. So please assist all of us out there that are listening, Lord to correct that and also to have discipline and to be obedient to your word. And we're kind of learning about Solomon here, and we

see that he asks for wisdom. So if you can give me wisdom and anybody that's listening wisdom, And if you put in us leadership positions like you're putting me in soon with my work, and you've put me in leadership positions as a sergeant in the military and also a leadership position to lead people in Bible study. Please give me wisdom and help me to be just, and then also give me wisdom at home with my wife and my kids so that I'm not treating them the

wrong way or my wife the wrong way. Lord, So and also anybody that's listening also do the same for them. But we thank you, Lord for everything you do for us, and thank you for everything you provide for us. Thank you for the water that we drink, the food that we eat, the shelter that we're provided. There's a lot of people that don't have that. There's people in other countries that are getting persecuted so bad that they're getting killed.

And I just want to say thank you for giving us the opportunity to fellowship and to you know, to read your word Lord. Thank you, we love you in Jesus name. Amen. Thank you guys so much for listening. I really appreciate you guys. And if you want to check out my show, it's Josh Monday Christian Conspiracy Podcasts on all audio platforms and then on YouTube it's Josh Monday Music and Podcast. If you want to subscribe to my YouTube, I definitely appreciate it, and uh yeah, I

definitely would appreciate that. And I appreciate you guys for listening. Thank you, we love you, and God bless you.