Solomon’s son seems destined for disaster—and he steps into the role all too easily. The father’s compromises cast a long shadow, shaping a son who rejects wise counsel and, in his pride, fractures a kingdom.

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King Solomon was set up for success. However, some selfish choices would send him a directly into danger. Tune in to find out what happens when the wisest man on earth begins to compromise.

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Solomon is handed the keys to the kingdom, but he accepts them with reluctance—fully aware that he is unequal to the task. In rare humility for a king, he asks the Lord for wisdom to govern well. What God gives him is nothing short of extraordinary.

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Fast forward to the end of David’s life. He’s 70 years old, and once again one of his sons is trying to steal the throne. Scripture describes this would-be king as handsome—and as a man who grew up without discipline. What happens when David is finally forced to step in? Tune in and find out.

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The Lord’s hand is clearly on David as he ascends to the throne. The people of Israel rally behind him, celebrating their king as victory follows victory. But David’s success breeds comfort—and in that comfort, he makes a choice that will forever alter his reign and devastate his family.

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Saul was tall, handsome, and wealthy; David was… a shepherd. To the people, Saul looked like the obvious choice, while David seemed like a long shot. Yet today’s story reminds us that while people look at outward appearances, God looks at the heart.

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The era of the judges comes to an end as God’s people demand a king. They want someone who looks the part, rules like other kings, and makes them more like the surrounding nations. God warns them of the cost—then gives them exactly what they ask for.

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God is in the business of change. Witness one of the most dramatic conversions in history as Saul’s life is radically transformed.

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Thirty-three days after the birth of Jesus, Mary and Joseph encounter Simeon—a man promised by God that he would see the Messiah before he died. As Simeon holds the baby in his arms, he announces that Jesus is indeed the Savior. However, he then turns to Mary and provides puzzling and concerning news.

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Mary and Joseph journey to Bethlehem, a small and seemingly insignificant town. It’s there that God enters the world as a child, and hope is born for all humanity. Join us as we retell the Christmas story and reflect on the meaning of Christ’s birth.

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