This teaching is based on Ken Boa’s Handbook to Scripture.
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1 Kings 9
Ken Boa’s summary of 1 Kings 9
Old Testament
Teachings on select people, themes, books, and Scripture passages in the Old Testament.
1 Kings 8: The Glory of God
This teaching is based on Ken Boa’s Handbook to Scripture.
Related Reading:
1 Kings 8
Ken Boa’s summary of 1 Kings 8
1 Kings 3: Seeking the Lord
King Solomon recognized what he needed most to rule his people well, to know justice. He recognized how little he knew, and Who could give him what he needed.
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1 Kings 2: Our Relationship to God
As David’s life comes to a close, he gives his son Solomon advice that we can likewise learn from.
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1 Kings 1: Our Transient Yet Purposeful Life
2 Samuel 12: The Discipline of the Father
God holds those who trust in Him forever secure in His hands. However, this does not mean we are now invulnerable to all consequences of sin. The Lord disciplines those He loves.
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2 Samuel 11: Midlife Crisis
Victory often leads to vulnerability. If you do not strengthen yourself in the Lord in the midst of victory, sin is fast to creep in.
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2 Samuel 7: Honor God in Your Work
Like David, you may desire to do something great—perhaps lead some ministry—but that may not be what God has called you to do. But if you do even the smallest of tasks with excellence, you will honor God in your work and bring Him glory.
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2 Samuel 5: Hidden Sins
Satan tempts us to take small steps in sin, leading us astray by degrees. The more we give in, the easier it will become for us to sin. And the more we sin, the more we will be tempted to keep hidden sins that will overwhelm our lives.
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1 Samuel 17: Spiritual Excellence
As we consider the battle, David’s spiritual excellence in the midst of spiritual warfare gives us an example of how we, too, can be a witness to God’s glory in the midst of opposition.
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