Title verse: Matthew 12:42 1 Kings 10:1-13 Matthew 6:24-34, 12:38-42 Big idea: This week we see Solomon’s splendour on full display – and so do the nations as they come to submit and be blessed by him. A king greater than Solomon will appear in Jesus. Do you come to Jesus to listen to him […]

Title verse: 1 Kings 8:23, 46 “LORD, … you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way. … [yet] there is no one who does not sin. 1 Kings 8:14-21; 1 Kings 8:22-53 Big idea: The dedication of the temple represents the high point of the Bible’s story […]

Title verse: 1 Ki 5:4-5a: But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or disaster. I intend, therefore, to build a temple for the Name of the LORD my God 1 Kings 6:1-18; 1 Kings 6:19-38 Big idea: Solomon finally builds the temple after 480 […]