Solomon, the Failed King

1 Kings 10-12

Sing begins in the heart, but its consequences affect others.

Solomon was a king whose reign was marked by prosperity and peace, but in the end, Solomon's sinful compromise led to the division of the kingdom. During His earthly ministry, Jesus spoke of Himself when He claimed, "something greater than Solomon is here". Whereas Solomon's sinful choices divided the kingdom, Christ's righteous submission to God established a new unity of God's people.