1 Kings 10:14-29 - The Prosperity of Israel under Solomon
Israel is doing very well with Solomon as their king: Israel is secure from enemies Israel is extremely wealthy to the point silver is as plentiful as rocks Solomon creates beautiful buildings and ar...
4 Nov 202419min
1 Corinthians 10:14-33 - Eating From the Table of Demons?
Paul makes a compelling argument about avoiding idolatry: How Communion and Old Testament peace offering sacrifices are similar The history of Temple "restaurants" Why Christians needed to avoid temp...
31 Okt 202423min
1 Kings 10:1-13 - The Queen of Sheba
The Queen of Sheba comes to visit Solomon and ask him tough questions: Solomon makes such a huge impression that it blows her away The queen of Sheba gives Solomon tons (literally) of gold, jewels, a...
30 Okt 202419min
1 Corinthians 10:1-13 - 4 Types of Lust
In today's episode: How the ancient Israelites are not much different than modern-day Christians 4 types of lust: Idolatry Sex Unthankfulness Rebellion/Lack of faith We won't have temptations more...
29 Okt 202424min
1 Kings 9:15-28 - A List of Solomon's Potential Compromises
Solomon breaks many Old Testament Laws and also potentially compromises on several issues: He uses forced labor to build several cities What happened to Gezer?? He builds separate cities for horses a...
28 Okt 202419min
1 Corinthians 9:19-27 - Training Like an Olympian
Paul shares his tips for becoming a better Christian: He becomes all things for all people He proclaims the Gospel boldly He trains himself like an Olympian He runs the race with dedication He sets h...
24 Okt 202420min
1 Kings 9:1-14 - YHWH Blesses His Temple
In today's episode: God appears to Solomon a second time God accepts the temple, makes it holy, and chooses Jerusalem all out of love for Solomon, David, and Israel The conditions for God's care for ...
23 Okt 202419min
1 Corinthians 9:1-18 - God Commands Us to Pay Our Spiritual Leaders
Some claim that financial giving isn't commanded in the New Testament, yet: Paul says that it was his right to be compensated by the church God ordained that teachers/ministers of the Gospel are to b...
22 Okt 202427min
