1 Kings 4:1-34: Solomon’s Kingdom Flourishes

Solomon exercises his God-given wisdom as he appoints court officials and other officers to help him manage the kingdom of Israel. Under Solomon’s reign, God blesses Israel, and the kingdom grows in territory and prosperity. Many of the descriptions of life under Solomon’s rule recall promises God made to His people, promises that He is now fulfilling. The fame of Solomon’s wisdom spreads throughout the world, and many people from many nations come to hear him. This foreshadows the nations coming to Christ in the Church.  Rev. Ian Kinney, pastor at First Lutheran Church in Sabetha, KS, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Kings 4:1-34.  "A Kingdom Divided” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through 1-2 Kings. The division in the kingdom of Israel in this part of history was greater than a matter of north and south. The biggest division was between the people and their God. Yet even as the people rebelled against the LORD as their King, still He remained faithful to call them back to Himself through His prophets, working through history to send the good and gracious King, Jesus Christ. Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: [e-mail]