Download Lesson: 12.15.24 Class Notes – 1 Kings 11

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Solomon forgot that his blessings came from God. He forgot the high spiritual privileges that had come to him as God appeared personally to him. His power and glory detracted from his vision of the glory of God. His foreign wives led him away from God. We need to evaluate who or what we let occupy our minds and hearts the most and ask if this is moving us away from Kingdom matters! Do we give too much time to social media? Sports figures? Influencers? Let’s ask the Lord to reveal any idols that we have unwittingly let into our lives.

Download Lesson: 12.8.24 Class Notes – 1 Kings 10

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We may not be as wise as Solomon, but the call for us to pursue and depend on God is no less important. The Lord is the source of all truth, beauty, and goodness. We are meant for better than the wealth and fame of the world. We remember who we are as God’s child, who has everything we need. The Lord is our provision, meaning, and hope, not the things of the world.

Download Lesson: 12.1.24 Class Notes – 1 Kings 9

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We can trust the Lord and be confident that He will do what He says He will do. Paul is so confident in God’s promises that he is convinced that nothing can separate us from His love. If we do not cling to Him with a whole heart, our spiritual life will be choked by the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things. God’s promises are certain, so let us be all the more eager to faithfully and confidently pursue Him with a heart of obedience.

Download Lesson: 11.24.24 Class Notes – 1 Kings 8.22-66

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Solomon’s prayer of dedication is well-rounded. Notice how he praises God’s character, the covenant relationship between God and Israel, and the presence of God. He also makes specific requests for the people and his concerns of the Israelites. Are we as well-rounded? Let’s make sure we are expressing our praise and adoration of who God is and thank Him for all he does.

Download Lesson: 11.17.24 Class Notes – 1 Kings 6-8.1-21

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Sometimes it is good for us to remember that not all of our good plans will be brought to reality in our own lifetime. In 8:18 Solomon recalled that God said it was good for David to have the building of a Temple in his heart. Our dreams should exceed our grasp. Often others will get the joy of doing what we would like to have done for God.