Oceanside United Reformed Church

We continue 1 Kings this morning. Our world is full of anxiety, but our old has placed his Son on David's throne. Despite all the world's schemes, he reigns! what king of king was Solomon? What kind of King is Jesus par excellence? Introduction: Solomon was a king upon whom the Spirit of wisdom would rest and who would judge the poor with equity par excellence among Israel's kings AN INTERESTING INTRODUCTION (VV.1-3) SOLOMON PRAYS FOR WISDOM (VV. 4-15) The presence of God (v. 5) The prayer of God (vv. 5-9) The pleasure of God (vv. 10-14) SOLOMON APPLIES HIS WISDOM (VV. 16-28) Conclusion: Solomon, the Messiah (Isa. 11:1-5), Jesus, & You