Message to Kings - A Biblical History of Man

Upon Solomon's death, Rehoboam was given the kingship. The spoiled billionaire playboy was immediately confronted by the people asking for lighter treatment during Israel's economic crisis. Rehoboam's response set in motion the division of the two kingdoms. In this episode, we discuss the division of the two kingdoms, Rehoboam's failure and compare this time to the American Civil War. 1 Kings 12:1...

Before we transition away from the deep character development of David and Solomon, we take a break and discuss the upcoming two kingdoms, some podcast extras, personal reflections and just speak to the audience of Message to Kings. www.messagetokings.com

At the end of King Solomon's life, most scholars believe he wrote the Book of Ecclesiastes. Though Solomon still had the gift of wisdom, he suffered from the effects of excessive idol worship. In this episode, we cover the death of Solomon, his legacy and his final words in the Book of Ecclesiastes. 1 Kings 11:41 Ecclesiastes 1-12 Romans 11:29 1 Chronicles 12:32 Nehemiah 13:26 www.messagetokings.c...

As Solomon bows his knees to every god around, his economy begins to decline and enemies arise up to challenge Israel. Three distinct enemies arise to challenge Israel. Two of them directly and the other indirectly are funded and supported Egypt. In this episode, we discuss the birth of Israel's future enemies and the prophecy of Ahijah. 1 Kings 11:14-36 www.messagetokings.com

At the height of Solomon's power, it stated every man owned his own fig tree or vine. By the end of his reign and after his death, Rehoboam, Solomon's son, is confronted with these words “your father put a heavy yoke on us, but now lighten the harsh labor and the heavy yoke he put on us, and we will serve you.” In this episode, we discuss how this could have happened, the economic aspects, Solomon...

Once Solomon completes his palace, something triggers inside of him and over the course of time and through persistent disobedience and foreign marriages to idol worshipping women, his heart is turned away from God. While King David stayed home in the Spring when the kings go to war, Solomon loved many foreign women. In this episode, we cover Solomon's fall from grace and his disastrous marriages...

The Bible is full of type and shadows of things to come. At the height of King Solomon's power, he is a picture of the Lord's Reign at the end of the age. In this episode, we discuss King Solomon at his greatest, we cover basic eschatology, the mountain of God and the last two chapters of the Bible. Micah 4:1-4 Revelation 21:1 - 22:5 www.messagetokings.com

After thirteen years of construction, King Solomon has completed his palace. The palace was a magnificent structure with three rows of fifteen cedar columns. It housed the king's quarters, his throne and outside colonnade. One of the first scenes after the completion of the palace was the visitation by a foreign queen - the Queen of Sheba. In this episode, we cover Solomon's palace, the visitation...

While King Solomon's palace was being built, he continued to strengthen the walls of Jerusalem, trade horses, accumulate treasure, exchange riddles with foreign kings and establish new cities. One of these cities was at the extent of his kingdom in the heart of Syria called Palmyra. In this episode, we discuss the significance of Palmyra and its impact on the world and speak to the current Syrian...

In addition to his assistance with craftsmen and timber for the Temple of Jerusalem, King Hiram of Tyre partnered with Solomon to build ocean going fleets for both the Mediterranean and Indian Oceans. The Bible recounts three year trading fleets returning with Baboons, Apes, Monkeys, Peacocks and Gold from foreign lands and Josephus confirms India as one of the destinations. In this episode, we co...

In Matthew 22:34, an expert in the law asked Jesus a question. He asked Jesus what was the greatest commandment. Jesus responded "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself." How is this commandment possible? The only way for us to truly love God is f...

Most of the Book of Proverbs was most likely written or compiled in King Solomon's first twenty years before his palace was completed. In this episode, we cover the historical setting, its contents and practical applications of the Book of Proverbs today. Proverbs 1-31 www.messagetokings.com

The grand opening of Solomon's Temple was fantastic! When the Ark was placed in the Holy of Holies, the Glory of Lord began to fill the temple preventing the Levites from conducting their sacrifices. Beneath the Glory Cloud, Solomon steps up and prays for himself, his nation, his people and intercedes on behalf of his descendants. Once Solomon has completed his prayers, he calls upon God to come a...

In the fourth year of his kingship, Solomon laid the foundation stones for the Temple of Jerusalem. Taking a total of seven years, Solomon built one of the most artistic, creative and expensive objects ever created by mankind. In this episode, we cover the Temple of Jerusalem and how this relates to New Testament believers today. 1 Kings 6 1 Kings 7:13-51 1 Corinthians 6:19 Genesis 2:7 Ecclesiaste...

As the legend of Solomon grows, the prosperity of Israel only increases and nations come to meet this man full of wisdom and honor. The treasury expands daily in great measure and Solomon fame increases as he reorganizes the Kingdom of Israel and the Bible gives extensive detail as to his relationship with Hiram, King of Tyre, and Solomon begins the temple project, one of the most expensive buildi...

Immediately after Solomon asks for wisdom, the Bible has the account of Solomon and the two Harlots. In one of the greatest judicial rulings in world history, Solomon showed there was a God in Israel and he spoke through their king. 1 Kings 3:16-28 Hebrews 4:12 Deuteronomy 30:19 Proverbs 29:2 Proverbs 14:34 www.messagetokings.com

After a few years as King of Israel, Solomon begins to feel the weight of the kingship and struggles with administering justice to the people. With this heavy heart, Solomon conducts a pilgrimage to Gibeon and offers a thousand burnt offerings. After the long day of religious duties, Solomon went to sleep. In the night, in his sleep, Solomon encountered God in a dream. In this episode, we cover So...

King Solomon walks into an immediate two-fold blessing as king of Israel. These blessing are hidden in his two names. The name Solomon means Peace, yet Solomon is also called Jedidah by God in 2 Samuel 12. Jedidah means God's Beloved. The blessing of God's beloved is evident in the romantic Song of Songs and the man of peace will be evident in his blessings and the Book of Proverbs. In this episod...

After the failed coup of Adonijah, David gave Solomon very specific orders on how to deal with his internal enemies. His orders were a very distinct departure from the mercy David displayed throughout his life. In an apparent contradiction, we see a type and shadow of the end of the age and the Great White Throne of Judgment. 1 Kings 2 www.messagetokings.com

Before we advance into the story of Solomon, we are going to set aside some time to discuss some of the supernatural aspects of Biblical History and possibly how it intersects with science and history and the Awesomeness of our God. www.messagetokings.com

Join us on this program as we have a talk history episode and discuss the intersections of Egyptian History to the History of God's people - the Israelites. In this episode, we pull from multiple resources like David Down's works, answersingenesis.com and the recent documentary Patterns of Evidence Exodus to setup the kingdom time period of King Solomon and his connections with Egypt. Co-Host: Bra...

After David falls ill and he appoints his son Solomon to be king after him, he assembles all of the leaders of Israel and gives his final speeches. Amongst the piles of cedar logs and storehouses of gold and precious gems and treasures stockpiled for the enormous temple project, David gives his final words to the leaders dictating detailed building plans and instructions for after his death. In th...

King David falls ill and the Bible says that he cannot keep warm, even without covers. The king's failing health inspires dark motivations in Adonijah, the fourth son of David. Adonijah, with the support of Joab and Abiathar, calls himself king. In reaction to this, Nathan the prophet and Zadok the priest and Benaiah and David's guard come to the aid of David, who is petitioned by Bathsheba to ann...

In one of David's final actions before his death, he commands Joab to take a census of the fighting men. Joab and the army commanders refute David's command, but David persists. As the results of the census come in, David is convicted of the sin of pride and possibly greed and as a consequence of this sin, a plague strikes Israel which only David's intercession upon the future temple mount could a...

After the death of Absalom, David struggles for power and Joab invites further judgment even as another full blown rebellion occurs, whose bloodshed is only averted by an unnamed woman who intervenes and whose actions are symbolic of the future teachings of Solomon. 2 Samuel 18:19 - 20:26 Proverbs 1:20 - 1:23 Proverbs 3:1 - 3:20 www.messagetokings.com