1 Kings 3:4 / 2 Chronicles 1 (6/28/18)

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1 Kings 3:4 / 2 Chronicles 1 (6/28/18)

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June 28, 2018

* Solomon offered 1,000 burnt offerings on the altar when he was inaugurated as king.

* There was no command to do this and was WAY more than customary.

* This is like giving hundreds of thousands of dollars away.

* He spared no expense for God.

* How did God respond?

* He decided to give Solomon something in return - a chance to ask for “anything” he wanted.

* Solomon gave to God what was already God’s (the animals) and so God gave Solomon something he didn’t have - wisdom.

* Key - give God what you have and then you can expect him to give back to you a hundredfold return.

* Solomon’s wisdom was far more valuable than 1,000 animals.

1 Kings 1:8-10 (5/18/17)

May 18, 2017 • Benham Brothers

* Notice how Abiathar (bad priest) was attracted to Adonijah (the bad king). * Both guys were seeking a name for themselves. * But Zadok (the good priest), Benaiah (the warrior), and Nathan (the prophet) were all attracted to David (the good king). * The conniving, brand-building, ambitious, self-seeking man refused to hang around those who were faithful to the one true king. * Question - who is attracted to you and who are you attracted to? * All too often we see pastors staying away from certain people because what’s in them doesn’t jive with what’s in the others. * vs 32-25 - it was the prophet, priest, and warrior who made Solomon king! * We need to represent Jesus as king, and the only way to do it is to be like these guys!

1 Kings 1:15 (5/18/17)

May 18, 2017 • Benham Brothers

* What do you think of when the name Bathsheba is mentioned? * Now, how about Esther? * Both women ended up in the same spot - in a position to influence the most powerful man on the planet. * Both women got the king moving in the right direction and it positively affected their culture. * This is a picture of God’s redemption - He can make a message out of our mess if we let Him. * Also notice - both women needed someone to get them moving in the right direction. * Esther needed Mordecai and Bathsheba needed Nathan.

1 Kings 1:52 (5/18/17)

May 18, 2017 • Benham Brothers

* This verse shows us the very first words out of Solomon’s mouth. * Two oversvations: * 1) What he DID say: * Essentially, “it’s not my decision to put you to death - it’s yours” (Adonijah) * Solomon was showing mercy and giving Adjonijah a mulligan. * It would be Adonijah’s choice. * 2) What he DID NOT say: * “You have nothing to fear.” * Adonijah had everything to fear, but it would be based on his own behavior. * Solomon’s first act was to show mercy, but he did it in such a way that struck fear in the heart of this man.