July 29, 2025 • 17 mins
Solomon, the wisest man to ever live, gave us treasured knowledge and proverbs to last a lifetime. But he didn’t abide by any of them. Jesus, however, embodied all the wisdom of God and overcame what Solomon could not.
Today's Bible verse is Matthew 12:42, from the King James Version.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Let us pray for she came from the ends of
the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold,
someone greater than Solomon is here Matthew twelve forty two.
Dear God, we know that the kings and queens of
old traveled far to hear Solomon's wisdom. But something greater
than Solomon is here. We come before you, acknowledging that Jesus,
(00:26):
the true wisdom of God, is in our midst. Father,
we thank you for the gift of your son, Jesus Christ,
who embodies wisdom and truth far surpassing the wisdom of Solomon.
We ask for the grace to seek him diligently, to
listen to his teachings, and to apply his wisdom to
(00:48):
our lives. Grant us a spirit of discernment and wisdom
so we can understand your will and live according to
your ways. In Jesus's name, we pray, Amen, Thank you
for praying with me today. Stay tuned now for another
episode of Stories of the Messiah with Rabbi Schneider.
Speaker 2 (01:17):
Stars blanketed the dark expanse of night twinkling above King
Solomon's roof. The night was warm, and Solomon lay on
his bed, looking out at the heavens and wondering if
he had what it took to be king. His father,
David was a truly great king. He was a skilled warrior,
a talented poet, and fiercely devoted to God. How could
(01:40):
Solomon ever live up to the greatness of David. Solomon
felt the weight of the crown. His eyes grew heavy,
and he soon fell into a deep sleep. Solomon awoke
to a vision. It was as if the glory of
the stars had descended upon him and wrapped him in
a divine whirlwind. He heard a voice from the line right.
Speaker 3 (02:00):
Ask for whatever you want, and I will give it
to you.
Speaker 2 (02:04):
Solomon knew it was the voice of God himself. He
held out his hands and looked upward.
Speaker 4 (02:11):
Lord, you have shown kindness to my father David. He
was a faithful man, righteous and upright, and now here.
Speaker 5 (02:20):
I am here to sit on this throne.
Speaker 4 (02:23):
But I am only a child.
Speaker 2 (02:25):
I don't know how to lead a nation.
Speaker 1 (02:28):
These are your people, Lord.
Speaker 2 (02:30):
And I fear that I cannot lead them. Solomon looked
down and clenched his fist. Please, Lord, give me wisdom,
give me a discerning heart to govern your people. And
understand right from wrong. They are your people, Lord, so
help me lead them. A warm and gentle rush blew
(02:51):
through the skies, and the dancing lights surrounded Solomon in brilliance.
His voice was like the sound of a thousand rushing waters.
Speaker 6 (03:00):
Since you have asked for wisdom and not for long
life for wealth, nor did you ask for the death
of your enemies. I will do what you have asked,
give you a wise and discerning heart, so much so
that there will never have been any one like you,
nor will there ever be.
Speaker 3 (03:18):
And I will adorn you with riches and honor so
that there will be none like you in all the nations.
Speaker 2 (03:25):
God's blessing was a rush of comfort to Solomon.
Speaker 1 (03:27):
But the Lord was not finished.
Speaker 3 (03:29):
And if you walk in obedience to me, like your
father David, I will give you a long, vibrant life.
Speaker 2 (03:36):
Solomon closed his eyes and then awoke in his bed.
Speaker 7 (03:42):
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Jesus Podcast.
I'm Ethan from pray dot Com, your guide through this
journey through the Bible's most iconic stories. If you enjoyed
our journey thus far, consider leaving us a review and
sharing it with a friend. We want the story of
the Bible and the hope of Jesus to be spread
(04:04):
world wide. We've been exploring the highs and lows of
the Bible's most famous heroes, ultimately showcasing how their stories
foreshadow the greatest hero of all, Jesus. So far, we've
learned how Jesus is the greater Adam, Cain, Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Isaac, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Samson, Boaz,
(04:29):
and David. To day we look deeper into the life
of Solomon. When he first became king of Israel. God
asked him what he desired most. The son of David
could have asked for anything. He could have asked for riches,
military might, or perfect health. But Solomon knew what he
(04:49):
needed to carry out God's mission for him, wisdom. God
responded with an abundance of favor. He didn't just make
Solomon wise, he made him the wisest man ever. Solomon
became famous among kings and queens of different nations. Under
(05:10):
the wise rule of Solomon, Israel was brought into an
unprecedented era of wealth and prosperity. He broke treaties and
alliances with other nations, but His greatest accomplishment was building
the Temple of the Lord. He fulfilled the desire of
his father David and created a place of worship for
(05:31):
all of Israel to connect with God. Solomon's first few
years as king were successful on nearly every level. Nearly
Solomon to broker treaties with smaller kingdoms, accumulated many wives
from foreign nations. Each came with different ideologies, different religions,
and pagan practices. Not only this, but Solomon was tortured
(05:55):
with an insatiable curiosity. In the Book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon
recounts his experiment with joy. He sought out every pleasure
one could have under the sun to see if it
would give him true satisfaction and joy, but it always
left him empty. Unfortunately, Solomon compromised one too many times,
(06:17):
and his heart descended into darkness. He began as a
philosopher king over a united Israel, but ended as a
conflicted chief over a divided kingdom. Let's enter back into
Solomon's story and see just how far he fell from
favor with God.
Speaker 2 (06:37):
The full moon was set high over the hill country
of Israel. The late night mists slithered through the forest
Like a serpent. Torches were placed on the trees. Leading
up the hill. Under a wooded glen was a totem
of Asterith carved from a tree. The moonlight shone on
the idol's provocative features. Ashtith was the goddess of the Sidonians.
(07:01):
Her followers worshiped her through lewd orgies and prostitution. Among
a throng of naked worshippers was Solomon, dancing and howling
to the moon with his Sidonian wives. His promises to
God were but a distant memory, drowned under drunkenness and debauchery. Tragically,
the mount dedicated to Ashtarith was not the only place
(07:23):
of worship Solomon had made on the peak. Opposite to
them was a far more sinister space, set on a
cursed hill, set an idol erected to Molech, the detestable
god of the Ammonites. Molech worship was abominable in the
eyes of the Lord, for on the altars of Chimotion Molech,
newborn children were offered as sacrifices. The blood of infants
(07:47):
cried out from the corrupted mountain, and God's wrath was
kindled against Solomon for allowing it to happen. As Solomon
descended the hill of Asherah, the Lord came to him again.
This time it was not a war, embrace of blessing
and favor. God's judgment burned heart against Solomon.
Speaker 3 (08:05):
Did I not command you to keep my covenance?
Speaker 2 (08:09):
The Lord's anger was palpable, nearly shaking the ground under
Solomon's feet.
Speaker 3 (08:13):
I will tear your kingdom away from you and your counsel.
Speaker 2 (08:17):
God's decree was short and to the point.
Speaker 3 (08:19):
For the sake of your father, David, I will not
do it in your lifetime. No, your son will struggle
as king and the nation will be divided. But for
David's sake, the one after my heart, I will spare
you the tribe of Judah.
Speaker 2 (08:38):
God's presence left soul, and he was left alone in
the misty, cold forest.
Speaker 7 (08:47):
Solomon's fall is not only a tragedy, it's a warning.
None of us are immune the corruption. Even with all
the world's wisdom, wealth and fame, Solomon sought pleasure in
other gods. If the son of King David himself was
susceptible to idolatry, then so are we. The second you
(09:09):
think you're safe from sin, you become vulnerable. It takes
more than wisdom to resist temptation. Philippians chapter four reminds
us that a piece that surpasses understanding is what guards
our hearts and minds. For all his wisdom, Solomon lacked
the discipline and conviction to stay the course. At the
(09:31):
end of his life, he wrote a profoundly philosophical and
nihilistic book called Ecclesiastes. His prose in that book reflected
his regret for squandering his relationship with God in pursuit
of pleasure and riches. Listen to Solomon's voice in this
retelling of Ecclesiastes chapter two, when he recounts the vanity
(09:54):
of pleasure.
Speaker 2 (09:57):
So I said to myself, Come now, I shall test
thee with the sweetness of pleasure. Indulge thyself. But lo,
and behold, this too was as empty as the air
of laughter. I declare' tis madness and of?
Speaker 1 (10:12):
Pleasure what value does? It truly, hope.
Speaker 2 (10:16):
In the depths of my, HEART i sought to uplift
my spirit with, wine my heart playing the role of
a wise, shepherd and to seize upon folly THAT i
might discern the goodness for mankind to pursue beneath the
heavens in the short lived days of their.
Speaker 4 (10:33):
Existence great were the works THAT i crafted with these.
Speaker 2 (10:37):
HANDS i erected grand structures and sowed vineyards of plenty
for my own. DELIGHT i cultivated gardens and verdant parks
within WHICH i nestled all manners of fruit bearing. Trees
from my forest of thriving. TIMBER i constructed reservoirs.
Speaker 1 (10:54):
To quench their.
Speaker 2 (10:55):
THIRST i employed servants of both, genders and those born
under my roof were also enlisted into my. SERVICE i
am asked significant wealth in herds and, flocks surpassing any
king that came before.
Speaker 5 (11:07):
Me In.
Speaker 2 (11:07):
Jerusalem silver and gold were gathered in, abundance along with
the treasures of kings and. PROVENANCES i secured the services
of talented, minstrels men and women, both and the company
of many, consorts which were the joy of. Mankind THUS
i attained, greatness surpassing all who came before me In.
(11:28):
Jerusalem yet my wisdom remained ever.
Speaker 5 (11:32):
Constant every desire that my eyes yeared FOR i did
not deny. THEM i refrained my heart from no, joy
for in all my labor my heart found, contentment and
this was the.
Speaker 2 (11:46):
Fruit of my.
Speaker 4 (11:47):
Toils, however upon reflection all that my hands had crafted
and the ENERGY i expended in the, PROCESS i realized
everything was as hollow as the wind of futile pursuit
vanity under the. Sun there was no true prophet to be.
Speaker 7 (12:05):
Had what good is? Wisdom if we're disconnected from the
heart Of, god it takes more than philosophy and ideology
to experience true. Satisfaction we're meant to connect with the
people around, us and most, importantly with Our. God this
(12:26):
is why we look To, jesus whose teachings were more
than philosophical, prose but the words Of god, himself connecting
our hearts to. His under the teachings and leadership Of,
jesus we are led into, joy, satisfaction and peace that
surpasses all. Understanding listen now to the comforting words Of
(12:47):
jesus and compare them to the nihilistic wanderings Of. Solomon
jesus on top of a mountain connected people to The
lord instead of leading them.
Speaker 2 (12:59):
Astray jesus was high on the mount looking down at
the crowd with unwavering love and. Compassion As jesus.
Speaker 4 (13:07):
Spoke some followers, interjected, teacher please show us how to,
pray to Which jesus, Responded Address god as our, father
acknowledging his. Holiness seek for his kingdom to be established
and his will to be fulfilled here just as it
is in. Heaven ask him to take care of.
Speaker 2 (13:29):
Our daily, necessities to grant us forgiveness for our, transgressions
and guide us to forgive.
Speaker 1 (13:35):
Those who have wronged.
Speaker 4 (13:36):
Us pray for him to lead us away from trials
and save us from evil's. Clutches the prayer was concise yet,
profound articulating the bond that should exist between humanity And.
Speaker 1 (13:49):
God don't allow yourself to be burdened with. Worry take
a moment to observe the birds of the.
Speaker 4 (13:54):
Sky they don't labor a, fret Yet god provides for.
Speaker 2 (13:58):
Them If he takes care of, them he will certainly
take care of, you for you are even more valuable to.
Speaker 4 (14:04):
Him no one has ever gained an extra second of
life by.
Speaker 2 (14:07):
Worrying don't lose sleep over what tomorrow might.
Speaker 1 (14:10):
Bring each day has its.
Speaker 2 (14:12):
Concerns focus on living in the. Present As jesus was,
speaking he noticed a few people exchanging. Glances people tend
to scrutinize the shortcomings of others instead of examining. Themselves
jesus was aware of, this and so he issued a
stern warning to those who could hear. Him exercise caution
when judging, others because you too will be.
Speaker 4 (14:33):
Judged why would.
Speaker 2 (14:35):
You highlight the speck in another person's eye well ignoring
their hefty log in your. Own his words provoked a
ripple of laughter among the. Listeners jesus, grinned.
Speaker 4 (14:44):
Before you draw attention to other's, faults confront your. Own
that's the best way to serve.
Speaker 2 (14:49):
Them overflowing with love for the, People jesus viewed them
Through god's eyes as children needing the care of a loving.
Parent don't hesitate to Ask god for what you.
Speaker 4 (14:59):
Need search for him and you'll receive an.
Speaker 2 (15:02):
Answer would any of you parents out here refuse to
give your child bread and instead offer him a? Stone
if even, you who are flawed would never do such a,
thing how much more Will god generously give to those
who seek after his. Favor after a moment of, Silence
jesus rose from his seated. Position as the wind swept
(15:23):
from behind. Him his robe fluttered in the. Breeze he
took a step forward and elevated his. Voice he wanted
every listener to capture his next.
Speaker 1 (15:33):
Words do to others.
Speaker 2 (15:35):
What you would want to be done to. You this
principle encapsulates the essence Of god's. Law but remember, This
the entrance To god's kingdom is.
Speaker 1 (15:45):
Narrow the path.
Speaker 4 (15:47):
Of Least resistance is broad and, inviting but it's. Misleading
it leads to. Destruction god's true path is. Challenging it demands, sacrifice,
endurance and humor. Mility that's why many people.
Speaker 2 (16:02):
Will choose to bypass.
Speaker 4 (16:03):
It in the, end a tree is evaluated by its.
PRODUCE a, healthy good tree yields edible.
Speaker 2 (16:10):
Fruit a bad tree only produces prickly thorns and. Toxins,
similarly our hearts dictate our. ACTIONS a pure heart leads
to good, deeds while a corrupt heart leads to sinful.
Speaker 4 (16:25):
Actions let's be, clear verbal declarations are. Insufficient not everyone
who claims to Know god will enter his heavenly.
Speaker 7 (16:34):
Kingdom When jesus gave The sermon on The, mound he
connected divine wisdom with the heart Of. God that's where understanding.
Matters the most wisdom and discernment must be yielded to
the heart Of. God, jesus Being, god gave us the
proper application of. Wisdom in this, way we are certain
(16:58):
That jesus is the greater. Solmon our next episode will
take place in the Divided kingdom Of, israel the tragic
state of the nation due To solomon's. Wickedness but amid
the corruption and, evil a singular figure was willing to
take a. Stand his faith was, legendary so legendary that
(17:19):
he was able to call fire down from the. Heavens
join us next time to discover How jesus is the Greater.
Elijah
Let us pray for she came from the ends of
the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold,
someone greater than Solomon is here Matthew twelve forty two.
Dear God, we know that the kings and queens of
old traveled far to hear Solomon's wisdom. But something greater
than Solomon is here. We come before you, acknowledging that Jesus,
(00:26):
the true wisdom of God, is in our midst. Father,
we thank you for the gift of your son, Jesus Christ,
who embodies wisdom and truth far surpassing the wisdom of Solomon.
We ask for the grace to seek him diligently, to
listen to his teachings, and to apply his wisdom to
(00:48):
our lives. Grant us a spirit of discernment and wisdom
so we can understand your will and live according to
your ways. In Jesus's name, we pray, Amen, Thank you
for praying with me today. Stay tuned now for another
episode of Stories of the Messiah with Rabbi Schneider.
Speaker 2 (01:17):
Stars blanketed the dark expanse of night twinkling above King
Solomon's roof. The night was warm, and Solomon lay on
his bed, looking out at the heavens and wondering if
he had what it took to be king. His father,
David was a truly great king. He was a skilled warrior,
a talented poet, and fiercely devoted to God. How could
(01:40):
Solomon ever live up to the greatness of David. Solomon
felt the weight of the crown. His eyes grew heavy,
and he soon fell into a deep sleep. Solomon awoke
to a vision. It was as if the glory of
the stars had descended upon him and wrapped him in
a divine whirlwind. He heard a voice from the line right.
Speaker 3 (02:00):
Ask for whatever you want, and I will give it
to you.
Speaker 2 (02:04):
Solomon knew it was the voice of God himself. He
held out his hands and looked upward.
Speaker 4 (02:11):
Lord, you have shown kindness to my father David. He
was a faithful man, righteous and upright, and now here.
Speaker 5 (02:20):
I am here to sit on this throne.
Speaker 4 (02:23):
But I am only a child.
Speaker 2 (02:25):
I don't know how to lead a nation.
Speaker 1 (02:28):
These are your people, Lord.
Speaker 2 (02:30):
And I fear that I cannot lead them. Solomon looked
down and clenched his fist. Please, Lord, give me wisdom,
give me a discerning heart to govern your people. And
understand right from wrong. They are your people, Lord, so
help me lead them. A warm and gentle rush blew
(02:51):
through the skies, and the dancing lights surrounded Solomon in brilliance.
His voice was like the sound of a thousand rushing waters.
Speaker 6 (03:00):
Since you have asked for wisdom and not for long
life for wealth, nor did you ask for the death
of your enemies. I will do what you have asked,
give you a wise and discerning heart, so much so
that there will never have been any one like you,
nor will there ever be.
Speaker 3 (03:18):
And I will adorn you with riches and honor so
that there will be none like you in all the nations.
Speaker 2 (03:25):
God's blessing was a rush of comfort to Solomon.
Speaker 1 (03:27):
But the Lord was not finished.
Speaker 3 (03:29):
And if you walk in obedience to me, like your
father David, I will give you a long, vibrant life.
Speaker 2 (03:36):
Solomon closed his eyes and then awoke in his bed.
Speaker 7 (03:42):
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Jesus Podcast.
I'm Ethan from pray dot Com, your guide through this
journey through the Bible's most iconic stories. If you enjoyed
our journey thus far, consider leaving us a review and
sharing it with a friend. We want the story of
the Bible and the hope of Jesus to be spread
(04:04):
world wide. We've been exploring the highs and lows of
the Bible's most famous heroes, ultimately showcasing how their stories
foreshadow the greatest hero of all, Jesus. So far, we've
learned how Jesus is the greater Adam, Cain, Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Isaac, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Samson, Boaz,
(04:29):
and David. To day we look deeper into the life
of Solomon. When he first became king of Israel. God
asked him what he desired most. The son of David
could have asked for anything. He could have asked for riches,
military might, or perfect health. But Solomon knew what he
(04:49):
needed to carry out God's mission for him, wisdom. God
responded with an abundance of favor. He didn't just make
Solomon wise, he made him the wisest man ever. Solomon
became famous among kings and queens of different nations. Under
(05:10):
the wise rule of Solomon, Israel was brought into an
unprecedented era of wealth and prosperity. He broke treaties and
alliances with other nations, but His greatest accomplishment was building
the Temple of the Lord. He fulfilled the desire of
his father David and created a place of worship for
(05:31):
all of Israel to connect with God. Solomon's first few
years as king were successful on nearly every level. Nearly
Solomon to broker treaties with smaller kingdoms, accumulated many wives
from foreign nations. Each came with different ideologies, different religions,
and pagan practices. Not only this, but Solomon was tortured
(05:55):
with an insatiable curiosity. In the Book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon
recounts his experiment with joy. He sought out every pleasure
one could have under the sun to see if it
would give him true satisfaction and joy, but it always
left him empty. Unfortunately, Solomon compromised one too many times,
(06:17):
and his heart descended into darkness. He began as a
philosopher king over a united Israel, but ended as a
conflicted chief over a divided kingdom. Let's enter back into
Solomon's story and see just how far he fell from
favor with God.
Speaker 2 (06:37):
The full moon was set high over the hill country
of Israel. The late night mists slithered through the forest
Like a serpent. Torches were placed on the trees. Leading
up the hill. Under a wooded glen was a totem
of Asterith carved from a tree. The moonlight shone on
the idol's provocative features. Ashtith was the goddess of the Sidonians.
(07:01):
Her followers worshiped her through lewd orgies and prostitution. Among
a throng of naked worshippers was Solomon, dancing and howling
to the moon with his Sidonian wives. His promises to
God were but a distant memory, drowned under drunkenness and debauchery. Tragically,
the mount dedicated to Ashtarith was not the only place
(07:23):
of worship Solomon had made on the peak. Opposite to
them was a far more sinister space, set on a
cursed hill, set an idol erected to Molech, the detestable
god of the Ammonites. Molech worship was abominable in the
eyes of the Lord, for on the altars of Chimotion Molech,
newborn children were offered as sacrifices. The blood of infants
(07:47):
cried out from the corrupted mountain, and God's wrath was
kindled against Solomon for allowing it to happen. As Solomon
descended the hill of Asherah, the Lord came to him again.
This time it was not a war, embrace of blessing
and favor. God's judgment burned heart against Solomon.
Speaker 3 (08:05):
Did I not command you to keep my covenance?
Speaker 2 (08:09):
The Lord's anger was palpable, nearly shaking the ground under
Solomon's feet.
Speaker 3 (08:13):
I will tear your kingdom away from you and your counsel.
Speaker 2 (08:17):
God's decree was short and to the point.
Speaker 3 (08:19):
For the sake of your father, David, I will not
do it in your lifetime. No, your son will struggle
as king and the nation will be divided. But for
David's sake, the one after my heart, I will spare
you the tribe of Judah.
Speaker 2 (08:38):
God's presence left soul, and he was left alone in
the misty, cold forest.
Speaker 7 (08:47):
Solomon's fall is not only a tragedy, it's a warning.
None of us are immune the corruption. Even with all
the world's wisdom, wealth and fame, Solomon sought pleasure in
other gods. If the son of King David himself was
susceptible to idolatry, then so are we. The second you
(09:09):
think you're safe from sin, you become vulnerable. It takes
more than wisdom to resist temptation. Philippians chapter four reminds
us that a piece that surpasses understanding is what guards
our hearts and minds. For all his wisdom, Solomon lacked
the discipline and conviction to stay the course. At the
(09:31):
end of his life, he wrote a profoundly philosophical and
nihilistic book called Ecclesiastes. His prose in that book reflected
his regret for squandering his relationship with God in pursuit
of pleasure and riches. Listen to Solomon's voice in this
retelling of Ecclesiastes chapter two, when he recounts the vanity
(09:54):
of pleasure.
Speaker 2 (09:57):
So I said to myself, Come now, I shall test
thee with the sweetness of pleasure. Indulge thyself. But lo,
and behold, this too was as empty as the air
of laughter. I declare' tis madness and of?
Speaker 1 (10:12):
Pleasure what value does? It truly, hope.
Speaker 2 (10:16):
In the depths of my, HEART i sought to uplift
my spirit with, wine my heart playing the role of
a wise, shepherd and to seize upon folly THAT i
might discern the goodness for mankind to pursue beneath the
heavens in the short lived days of their.
Speaker 4 (10:33):
Existence great were the works THAT i crafted with these.
Speaker 2 (10:37):
HANDS i erected grand structures and sowed vineyards of plenty
for my own. DELIGHT i cultivated gardens and verdant parks
within WHICH i nestled all manners of fruit bearing. Trees
from my forest of thriving. TIMBER i constructed reservoirs.
Speaker 1 (10:54):
To quench their.
Speaker 2 (10:55):
THIRST i employed servants of both, genders and those born
under my roof were also enlisted into my. SERVICE i
am asked significant wealth in herds and, flocks surpassing any
king that came before.
Speaker 5 (11:07):
Me In.
Speaker 2 (11:07):
Jerusalem silver and gold were gathered in, abundance along with
the treasures of kings and. PROVENANCES i secured the services
of talented, minstrels men and women, both and the company
of many, consorts which were the joy of. Mankind THUS
i attained, greatness surpassing all who came before me In.
(11:28):
Jerusalem yet my wisdom remained ever.
Speaker 5 (11:32):
Constant every desire that my eyes yeared FOR i did
not deny. THEM i refrained my heart from no, joy
for in all my labor my heart found, contentment and
this was the.
Speaker 2 (11:46):
Fruit of my.
Speaker 4 (11:47):
Toils, however upon reflection all that my hands had crafted
and the ENERGY i expended in the, PROCESS i realized
everything was as hollow as the wind of futile pursuit
vanity under the. Sun there was no true prophet to be.
Speaker 7 (12:05):
Had what good is? Wisdom if we're disconnected from the
heart Of, god it takes more than philosophy and ideology
to experience true. Satisfaction we're meant to connect with the
people around, us and most, importantly with Our. God this
(12:26):
is why we look To, jesus whose teachings were more
than philosophical, prose but the words Of god, himself connecting
our hearts to. His under the teachings and leadership Of,
jesus we are led into, joy, satisfaction and peace that
surpasses all. Understanding listen now to the comforting words Of
(12:47):
jesus and compare them to the nihilistic wanderings Of. Solomon
jesus on top of a mountain connected people to The
lord instead of leading them.
Speaker 2 (12:59):
Astray jesus was high on the mount looking down at
the crowd with unwavering love and. Compassion As jesus.
Speaker 4 (13:07):
Spoke some followers, interjected, teacher please show us how to,
pray to Which jesus, Responded Address god as our, father
acknowledging his. Holiness seek for his kingdom to be established
and his will to be fulfilled here just as it
is in. Heaven ask him to take care of.
Speaker 2 (13:29):
Our daily, necessities to grant us forgiveness for our, transgressions
and guide us to forgive.
Speaker 1 (13:35):
Those who have wronged.
Speaker 4 (13:36):
Us pray for him to lead us away from trials
and save us from evil's. Clutches the prayer was concise yet,
profound articulating the bond that should exist between humanity And.
Speaker 1 (13:49):
God don't allow yourself to be burdened with. Worry take
a moment to observe the birds of the.
Speaker 4 (13:54):
Sky they don't labor a, fret Yet god provides for.
Speaker 2 (13:58):
Them If he takes care of, them he will certainly
take care of, you for you are even more valuable to.
Speaker 4 (14:04):
Him no one has ever gained an extra second of
life by.
Speaker 2 (14:07):
Worrying don't lose sleep over what tomorrow might.
Speaker 1 (14:10):
Bring each day has its.
Speaker 2 (14:12):
Concerns focus on living in the. Present As jesus was,
speaking he noticed a few people exchanging. Glances people tend
to scrutinize the shortcomings of others instead of examining. Themselves
jesus was aware of, this and so he issued a
stern warning to those who could hear. Him exercise caution
when judging, others because you too will be.
Speaker 4 (14:33):
Judged why would.
Speaker 2 (14:35):
You highlight the speck in another person's eye well ignoring
their hefty log in your. Own his words provoked a
ripple of laughter among the. Listeners jesus, grinned.
Speaker 4 (14:44):
Before you draw attention to other's, faults confront your. Own
that's the best way to serve.
Speaker 2 (14:49):
Them overflowing with love for the, People jesus viewed them
Through god's eyes as children needing the care of a loving.
Parent don't hesitate to Ask god for what you.
Speaker 4 (14:59):
Need search for him and you'll receive an.
Speaker 2 (15:02):
Answer would any of you parents out here refuse to
give your child bread and instead offer him a? Stone
if even, you who are flawed would never do such a,
thing how much more Will god generously give to those
who seek after his. Favor after a moment of, Silence
jesus rose from his seated. Position as the wind swept
(15:23):
from behind. Him his robe fluttered in the. Breeze he
took a step forward and elevated his. Voice he wanted
every listener to capture his next.
Speaker 1 (15:33):
Words do to others.
Speaker 2 (15:35):
What you would want to be done to. You this
principle encapsulates the essence Of god's. Law but remember, This
the entrance To god's kingdom is.
Speaker 1 (15:45):
Narrow the path.
Speaker 4 (15:47):
Of Least resistance is broad and, inviting but it's. Misleading
it leads to. Destruction god's true path is. Challenging it demands, sacrifice,
endurance and humor. Mility that's why many people.
Speaker 2 (16:02):
Will choose to bypass.
Speaker 4 (16:03):
It in the, end a tree is evaluated by its.
PRODUCE a, healthy good tree yields edible.
Speaker 2 (16:10):
Fruit a bad tree only produces prickly thorns and. Toxins,
similarly our hearts dictate our. ACTIONS a pure heart leads
to good, deeds while a corrupt heart leads to sinful.
Speaker 4 (16:25):
Actions let's be, clear verbal declarations are. Insufficient not everyone
who claims to Know god will enter his heavenly.
Speaker 7 (16:34):
Kingdom When jesus gave The sermon on The, mound he
connected divine wisdom with the heart Of. God that's where understanding.
Matters the most wisdom and discernment must be yielded to
the heart Of. God, jesus Being, god gave us the
proper application of. Wisdom in this, way we are certain
(16:58):
That jesus is the greater. Solmon our next episode will
take place in the Divided kingdom Of, israel the tragic
state of the nation due To solomon's. Wickedness but amid
the corruption and, evil a singular figure was willing to
take a. Stand his faith was, legendary so legendary that
(17:19):
he was able to call fire down from the. Heavens
join us next time to discover How jesus is the Greater.
Elijah
Host
Zak Shellabarger
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