Introduction

Good morning, Church! I'm sure many of you have read or heard about the story of King Solomon, a man of great wisdom who fell into the trap of temptation and disobedience. Today, we’ll be diving into 1 Kings 12, exploring the repercussions of Solomon's choices and the hope found in God's merciful restoration.

In the wise words of renowned Christian author, Elisabeth Elliot, "God never denies us our hearts desire except to give us something better." This quote serves as a reminder that God’s plans for us are always better than our own desires.

Our scripture passage today is from 1 Kings 12. [Read text.]

As we delve into this scripture, we'll see how Solomon's poor decisions led to the division of the kingdom and the rise of Jeroboam. We'll also see God's mercy and restoration despite disobedience.

Opening Prayer

Let's open in prayer. Heavenly Father, as we study Your Word today, open our hearts and minds to understand and learn from the life of King Solomon. May the lessons we learn guide us to make wise decisions in our own lives. Help us to always choose obedience over temptation, trusting in Your divine plans for us. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

I. The Temptation of King Solomon

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