1 Kings 1 to 11, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes
The Rise and Fall of Solomon
- 160 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About This Book
Solomon is known as the wisest man who ever lived. His writings in the Old Testament range from practical, pithy proverbs to beautiful romantic poetry—and all are filled with his knowledge and insights. Yet behind those writings stood a flawed man who was conflicted between deep wisdom and tragic folly.
Sadly, the king who warned against so many sins did not follow his own advice, and he wound up leading Israel into idolatry. Nevertheless, his life and writings provide valuable lessons for us today in the twenty-first century.
In this study, pastor John MacArthur will guide you through an in-depth look at the historical period beginning with Solomon's ascent to the throne and continuing through his tragic end. Studies include close-up examinations of the vital importance of wisdom—with portraits of the wise woman, the foolish sluggard, and others in the book of Proverbs—and careful considerations of doctrinal themes such as "True Wisdom from God" and "A Time for Everything."
—ABOUT THE SERIES—
The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates:
- Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.
- Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.
- Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.
- Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Ebook Instructions
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1. The Rise of Solomon: 1 Kings 2:1–3:28
- 2. Building the Temple: 1 Kings 6:1–38; 8:1–9:9
- 3. The Decline of Solomon: 1 Kings 10:14–11:43
- 4. The Wisdom of the Proverbs: Proverbs 1:1–6; 2:1–22; 4:1–27
- 5. Speaking With Wisdom: Proverbs 5:1–8; 10:10–32; 15:1–7, 23–33
- 6. Acting With Wisdom: Proverbs 6:6–11; 10:1–9; 12:11–28; 21:5–31; 26:13–17
- 7. Persevering In Wisdom: Proverbs 1:20–33; 3:1–35
- 8. True Wisdom from God: Proverbs 1:7–19; 14:6–15; 26:7–12
- 9. The Virtuous Woman: Proverbs 31:1–31
- 10. A Time for Everything: Ecclesiastes 1:1–11; 3:1–22
- 11. The Full Duty of Man: Ecclesiastes 2:12–26; 9:1–5; 12:1–14
- 12. Reviewing Key Principles