Started new Study covering the 7 churches in Revelations
Good summary
Solomon Dedicates God’s Kingdom
1 Kings
1. God Fulfils His Promises to David (1 Kings 7:1-8:21)
2. Solomon’s Requests of God (1 Kings 8:22-8:66)
Principle 1 : God is faithful in fulfilling His promises to His people.
Principle 2 : God hears and answers the prayers of His people.
Aim: God’s presence will be seen in us as we praise, worship and obey Him
Solomon & Israel: Light for the Nations
1 Kings
Aim: Sin starts from rationalising small things
1. God Appears to Solomon (1 Kings 9:1-9)
Principle 1 : God wants our whole heart.
2. Solomon’s Choices (1 Kings 9:10- 10:28)
Principle 2 : The riches of the world do not bring lasting satisfaction nor rewards that are eternal.
Aim: God restores His people when they repent and rely on His mercy
2 Samuel 21-23
1. God Restores (2 Samuel 19 - 20)
Principle 1 : Only God can restore what sin had torn apart
2. God Provides (2 Samuel 21 - 23)
Principle 2 : God protects & provides for those He has called to follow Him
3. God Brings Repentance (2 Samuel 24)
Principle 3 : God’s mercy rescues His people from His judgement through His sacrifice