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Last week we saw how Babylon invaded the land of Judah. In much of the territory, the cities were conquered, and the people taken off to exile in Babylon. The only territory yet not taken was Jerusalem. Jeremiah lays out the charges against the people and warns them of what’s coming.

God’s people needed a motto like that. “No king but King God.” The human kings got the nation into a heap of trouble. The nation split into two smaller, weaker nations and during the time of the divided kingdom there were 38 kings in all. Only five were good kings. The other 33 kings did…

After the nation split into the northern and southern kingdoms, the northern kingdom (then “Israel”) went into spiritual decline. Over the next 208 years Israel had 19 different kings. Every one of them evil! Israel continued in moral decay. God could’ve said, “Fine! You want to go your way into moral decay, go!”  Instead, God…

King Solomon is dead. Rehoboam, his son, is all set to become king. No problem, right? Not so fast. Jeroboam had been in charge of forced labor. He was a young man that King Solomon had trusted. But Solomon heard word that after his death, Jeroboam would be a threat to his son, Rehoboam’s throne.…

Solomon is anointed king after David. At first read, Solomon’s life will seem like quite the stellar example, that is, until he gets to middle age. Then, his life will appear quite confusing to us! As we study Solomon this week, there are a few things to remember: Solomon penned three books of the bible:…

This week we’ll look at our seven Heart Attitudes that provide for our lives and relationships. Who do you know who lives somewhat like that? How do you see it? Wrong Aim: Selfish ambition. “I need to feel good about me.” *How do you see this at work in you? Wrong Assessment: Vain conceit=empty pride.…