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1 Kings 2 continues with more bloodshed, and also with a lot more typology. Along with the spirit of manipulation and power-seeking of Adonijah, now we see a spirit of violent revenge and a spirit of refusal to accept a new kingdom era must also be dealt with in order for Solomon's reign to be firmly established & flourish.

The new reign under Solomon begins with no shortage of Kingdom intrigue. David instructs his son to erradicate two former threats to the Kingdom so that this new Kingdom under Scoolomon will begin in peace. But what does this say to the earliest church under Jesus as well as our own community of believers today? And, oh yeah, Adonijah makes another power play that will get him killed.

The new reign under Solomon begins with no shortage of Kingdom intrigue. David instructs his son to erradicate two former threats to the Kingdom so that this new Kingdom under Scoolomon will begin in peace. But what does this say to the earliest church under Jesus as well as our own community of believers today? And, oh yeah, Adonijah makes another power play that will get him killed.

David issues his final command, ensuring that his son Solomon will be the next to reign on Israel's throne after him. What typological implications can be found in this story of royal intrigue?

David issues his final command, ensuring that his son Solomon will be the next to reign on Israel's throne after him. What typological implications can be found in this story of royal intrigue?

Intrigue as David is dying and Adonijah seeks to seize the opportunity to take the throne for himself.

Intrigue as David is dying and Adonijah seeks to seize the opportunity to take the throne for himself.

In this episode we do a little introduction to Kings looking at some of the aspects of why and how the book of Kings was originally compiled and presented.

In this episode we do a little introduction to Kings looking at some of the aspects of why and how the book of Kings was originally compiled and presented. 

What is EatScripture about? Why do we feel we have something to offer through this ministry? What are some ways we've seen God at work and how do we think we might be able to engage more people in the future? EatScripture is an organic ministry, to be sure. Many people are having their lives affected by God in powerful and transformative ways. We are very anxious to see the doors that God will ope...

What is EatScripture about? Why do we feel we have something to offer through this ministry? What are some ways we've seen God at work and how do we think we might be able to engage more people in the future? EatScripture is an organic ministry, to be sure. Many people are having their lives affected by God in powerful and transformative ways. We are very anxious to see the doors that God will ope...

Can Jesus be found in Ecclesiastes? How does this book about wisdom and it's limits teach us about Jesus?

Can Jesus be found in Ecclesiastes? How does this book about wisdom and it's limits teach us about Jesus?

Qohelet ends his teachings with a call to remember God while you are young. He describes in very poetic language what growing old is like. Once Qohelet's words are finished in 12:8, the narrator again chimes in to reiterate that all of this can be summed up succinctly: Fear God and keep His commandments. 

Qohelet ends his teachings with a call to remember God while you are young. He describes in very poetic language what growing old is like. Once Qohelet's words are finished in 12:8, the narrator again chimes in to reiterate that all of this can be summed up succinctly: Fear God and keep His commandments.

With a series of imperatives Qohelet begins the last section of this "vain" book. He instructs the hearer to live life in the way of wisdom, which means to realize there are limits to what one can know. To involve oneself in diverse endeavors is good because the future is unknown to us. Ultimately, we should live life with the knowledge that God watches and judges all actions.

With a series of imperatives Qohelet begins the last section of this "vain" book. He instructs the hearer to live life in the way of wisdom, which means to realize there are limits to what one can know. To involve oneself in diverse endeavors is good because the future is unknown to us. Ultimately, we should live life with the knowledge that God watches and judges all actions.

The difference between wisdom and foolishness is stark. The Qohelet uses many examples to hammer home the idea that wisdom has great advantages for those who apply it, whereas foolishness can lead to a quick downfall. But still, wisdom can't answer all the questions you may have.

The difference between wisdom and foolishness is stark. The Qohelet uses many examples to hammer home the idea that wisdom has great advantages for those who apply it, whereas foolishness can lead to a quick downfall. But still, wisdom can't answer all the questions you may have.

The Qohelet is still perplexed by life and how things are distressing because there is no way to tell that what happens to the righteous is any different than what happens to the wicked. Yet he admonishes his readers still to the idea that God knows what he is doing and he has a plan. What is good to do for sure is to eat and drink and enjoy life with the loved ones God has given you--for "God app...

The Qohelet is still perplexed by life and how things are distressing because there is no way to tell that what happens to the righteous is any different than what happens to the wicked. Yet he admonishes his readers still to the idea that God knows what he is doing and he has a plan. What is good to do for sure is to eat and drink and enjoy life with the loved ones God has given you--for "God app...

The Qohelet contiues to build his idea of "enigma" and how so much of what happens in life cannot be figured out. When it comes to being obedient to the King, one is much better off to do what is commanded, but if you disagree with a command, look for a proper way and time to address the matter. You cannot know what the future holds and a wise person knows that to cooler heads prevail and there ca...

The Qohelet contiues to build his idea of "enigma" and how so much of what happens in life cannot be figured out. When it comes to being obedient to the King, one is much better off to do what is commanded, but if you disagree with a command, look for a proper way and time to address the matter. You cannot know what the future holds and a wise person knows that to cooler heads prevail and there ca...

We begin this week's podcast by putting our attention on a couple of passages in Ecclesiastes we have been over already and showing how vital they are for understanding what the author is trying to say as a whole in this great book--specifically, 3:16-22 and 5:1-7. Then we get into this week's section which is all about the Qohelet's determination of search out the difference between wisdom and fo...

We begin this week's podcast by putting our attention on a couple of passages in Ecclesiastes we have been over already and showing how vital they are for understanding what the author is trying to say as a whole in this great book--specifically, 3:16-22 and 5:1-7. Then we get into this week's section which is all about the Qohelet's determination of search out the difference between wisdom and fo...