Christ, a Greater than Solomon

• CONGREGATIONAL READING: 1 KINGS 10:1-29 *

I. OUTLINE FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING

Prudence and Prosperity in the Kingdom

• 1. the wisdom of Solomon, vv1-13
     --- a. the queen arrives, v1
     --- b. the queen attests, vv2-5
     --- c. the queen amazed, vv6-13
• 2. the wealth of Solomon, vv14-29
     --- a. 666 talents of gold annually, v14
     ----- i. 1 talent = 120 lbs.
     ----- ii. $2, 329,699,968 USD/yr @ $1,821.90/oz.
     --- b. Revelation 13:18?

II. OBSERVATIONS FOR OUR APPLICATION

Privilege of Christ's Church, 1 Ki 10:9

• 1. "who delighted in you"
• 2. "He made you king"
• 3. "to do justice and righteousness"

Provision for Christ's Church, 1 Ki 10:13

• 1. "all she desired"
• 2. "whatever she asked, besides"
• 3. "went to her own country"

Power Behind Christ's Church, 1 Ki 10:24

• 1. "sought the presence"
• 2. "to hear his wisdom"

Perils with the Church in the Last Days? Matt 12:38-42

• 1. no power
• 2. no prudence