Episode 6 – 1 Kings 4-5

LifeLine Church Weekly Talks

Solomon honours his father, King David, by choosing some of his father’s team to continue under his administration. In our context, it’s good to honour the wisdom and revelation that’s come before us. Solomon also brings in the sons and grandchildren of those who have gone before in recognition that they had wisdom and experience that had been passed to them. Who are we investing in, in the coming generations?

But God chooses to use people who don’t always make good decisions, and Solomon was one of those. For example, Solomon chooses to appoint someone who rules over forced labour – something which ultimately broke up the Kingdom.

Solomon got so much right, acting with great wisdom – and yet he still got so many things wrong. The same can be true of us…

This podcast is part of a series on the books of Kings which is supported by periodic ‘reflections’, which consider questions which have been submitted by members of LifeLine Church.

To stay up to date with podcasts from LifeLine Church, please subscribe. Shows include:

1. LifeLine Church Sunday Services – a weekly broadcast of the message from our Sunday meeting
2. Evolution Revolution with LifeLine Church – an exploration of how foundational values can transition across generations
3. Reflections on Kings 1 & 2 – applying the insights and lessons from these two old testament books to our lives today

To access a range of resources and supporting material, series on specific topics including Kingdom finance and Kingdom relationships please visit lifelinechurch.co.uk