Living in the light. Living by the Spirit of God's power. Marriage: A Spirit-Guided Relationship symbolizing Christ with His Bride.

The vast knowledge, riches and wisdom of Solomon. The Kingdom of Israel at its zenith.

Unity in the body. Living as children of the light; putting on the new nature of Christ.

Solomon asks for wisdom. Solomon judges wisely. The people see that God has bestowed Solomon with wisdom. Solomon - the son - is a symbol of the wisdom of God given to Jesus (and also that Jesus IS the wisdom of God in human form).

God's mysterious plan revealed. Paul's prayer for spiritual growth.

David's final instructions to Solomon. Solomon establishes his Rule. (Solomon takes care of 'business' and 'ties up loose ends'.)

Made Alive with Christ. Oneness and peace with Christ. We are together a temple for the Lord.

The book of 1 Kings records the division of the Kingdom over 400 years. In Chapter 1, David in his old age. Adonijah tries to claim the throne. David declares Solomon King of Israel and Judah.

David takes a census. Judgement for David's sins. David builds an altar (like Noah built an altar as soon as he left the Ark after the horrible Flood had passed).

Spiritual Blessings. Paul's prayer for wisdom.