Have the attitude for Christ. Shine brightly for Him through meekness and the desire to learn and grow. Paul commends Timothy and Epaphroditus.

A prophet denounces Jeroboam (the first king of the Northern Tribes; he reigned for 22 years). Read Isaiah 8:20 in the podcast since there is a lot of deception that looks - at the surface - very "Christianese". Test the Spirits for validation and legitimacy with the Word of God (the bible).

Paul's thanksgiving and prayer. Paul's joy that Christ is preached. Paul's life for Christ. Live as citizens of Christ

The Northern Tribes Revolt. 10 tribes in the north form Israel ruled by King Jeroboam. (They form the Northern Kingdom.) King Rehoboam - Solomon's son - rules over the tribe of Judah (and Benjamin) and becomes the Southern Kingdom.

We reap what we sow. Paul's final advice: may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. (Beautiful way to live and live each and every day till He comes back.)

Solomon's many wives. Solomon's many enemies. The beginning of the demise of Israel's Golden Age.

Freedom in Christ. Living and loving by the Spirit's power. The fruits of the passing-away, dying world (Galatians 5: 19-21) vs. the fruits of the Spirit, the eternal world (Galatians 5:22-23).

Visit of the Queen of Sheba. Solomon's wealth and splendor. Maximum overdrive opulence and decadence.

Paul's concerns for the Galatians. The Allegory of Two Women, Two Children representing Two Covenants: The Old Covenant (Slavery) vs. The New Covenant (Freedom)

The Lord's response to Solomon. Solomon's agreement with Hiram to swap 20 towns in the land of Galilee. Later called "Cabul" which means "worthless". (A strong contrast to Solomon's worth and a strange ironic twist that Our Savior comes from an area deemed "worthless"). Solomon's many achievements: like the Old Testament's version of the Rich and Famous.