Lesson 23, Part 2: King Solomon: Solomon Turned from the Lord

• What Happened After Solomon Turned from God?
• Sanctification Lessons from the Life of Solomon
• Remaining Loyal to God in a Mixed Culture

What caused Solomon who had been given wisdom and untold blessings by God to rebel? Listen to this message to learn that Solomon did not follow God's commands in marriage and allowed his many wives to influence him to worship their demonic idols. Find out what it means to be unequally yoked together in marriage. Hear a number of lessons from Solomon's life that can help us to not become followers of the prevailing culture instead of following God.

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Spheres of Authority/Leadership

Are we ever justified in disobeying a legitimate authority? Listen to this message to find out that God has established authority and it is not inherently bad. See what circumstances have to be that mean we are not to obey even as we accept the consequences. Hear about an example of this in the Book of Daniel. Find out that leaders are to help those under them to be better at what they do.

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People Testing

What is the core characteristic that demonstrates we are growing believers? Listen to this message to learn that when we love one another as Christ loves us, we are showing our belief in Christ. Accept that all believers will have people testing to give us an opportunity to apply these mandates for the Christian life. Hear a number of examples of how Christians are to love one another when they are walking by means of the Holy Spirit.

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Lesson 24, Part 1: The Kingdom Divided: The Revolt of the 10 Tribes

• The 10 Tribes Rejected the Davidic Dynasty
• The 10 Tribes Rejected the Jerusalem Temple

What happened in Israel that caused it to split into two kingdoms? Listen to this message to hear about a tax revolt that ended in ten tribes becoming the Northern Kingdom (Israel) and leaving the Southern Kingdom to basically Judah and the House of David. Find out how the king of the Northern Kingdom built two worship centers in defiance of God's commands and about an altar being split in two and the significance of that event.

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Submitting to One Another

Do you struggle with submitting to others or do you insist on getting your own way? Listen to this lesson to learn that the issue is our obedience to God. Hear the ultimate example of submission when Christ humbled Himself and became obedient even to going to the Cross to die for our sins. Understand that the fear of God is another way of expressing our submission.

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Stand Fast

Are you standing firm in your faith no matter what the circumstances of your life are at the present time? Listen to this message to hear reasons why we should stand fast, how to be steadfast, and what the results will be. Understand that as believers we are partners with other believers in the ministry of the gospel. See how these others are our joy and our crown and lean on the sufficiency of God's Word for answers to life's questions.

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Lesson 23, Part 1: King Solomon: The Third and Final King of Unified Israel

• Asked God for Wisdom: What is Wisdom?
• Solomon's Legacy
• Solomon Built and Dedicated the Temple

What is biblical wisdom and how can it be acquired? Listen to this lesson to hear how biblical wisdom differs from human wisdom. Learn how Solomon requested this wisdom from God and was one of the most brilliant and wise men who ever lived. Contrast Lady Wisdom with Lady Foolishness in the Book of Proverbs and see the rich legacy Solomon left behind. Hear the fascinating statistics of the logistics of sacrificing cattle and sheep at the Temple.

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Giving Thanks

Are you thankful to God the Father for other believers in your life? Listen to this message to hear a number of examples of the Apostle Paul giving thanks to God for other believers in his prayers. See specific things he mentioned about them, their love, their faith, their study of the Word of God, and how they had been a help to him. Realize that these are the characteristics that should be increasing in all believers.

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