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1 Kings

Season 11

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The book of 1 Kings is the story of Solomon's golden age and the kingdom's tragic split, showing that even the wisest king cannot save a people whose hearts drift from God.

E1 33:34

1 KINGS 1

1 Kings Overview + 1: David Fights for Solomon’s Succession

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Discover how Kings fits into the bigger story of redemption in the Bible and watch the power struggle begin in 1 Kings 1.

E2 25:27

1 KINGS 2

1 Kings 2: Solomon Takes Control

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Hear David’s final words to his son in 1 Kings 2 and see how Solomon lives them out during the first three years of his reign.

E3 30:22

1 KINGS 3-4

1 Kings 3-4: Solomon Asks for Wisdom

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Exactly what did Solomon ask God for in 1 Kings 3? Hear his entire request and how it made him the wisest man in the Bible.

E4 32:55

1 KINGS 5-6

1 Kings 5-6: Solomon Builds the Temple

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In 1 Kings 5, Solomon shows unwavering determination to build God’s Temple, a home for His presence among Israel.

E5 33:17

1 KINGS 7

1 Kings 7: Tabernacle to Temple then Eternity

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Explore Solomon’s Temple in 1 Kings 7 and see how it points to Jesus, whose Temple is within the heart of every believer.

E6 31:17

1 KINGS 8

1 Kings 8: Solomon Prays

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Witness Solomon's Temple dedication in 1 Kings 8 and see how the Lord's glory descends as a physical signs of God's presence.

E7 29:46

1 KINGS 8-10

1 Kings 8-10: The Queen of Sheba Wants Answers

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In 1 Kings 9, the nation is still gathered for the dedication of the temple. Solomon planned it to coincide with the Feast of Tabernacles.

E8 32:01

1 KINGS 10-11

1 Kings 10-11: Solomon Attains Influencer Status

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In 1 Kings 10 and 11, Solomon will solidify his influencer status. He will stray though, no longer using his influence for good.

E9 28:43

1 KINGS 12

1 Kings 12: The Kingdom Divides

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1 Kings 12 begins the era of the divided kingdom, with Israel in the north and Judah in the south. The era breeds conflict.

E10 30:53

1 KINGS 13-14

1 Kings 13-14: Jeroboam & Rehoboam, the First Kings of the Divided Kingdom

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In 1 Kings 13 and 1 Kings 14, we see Jeroboam lead a life of disobedience toward God. In doing so, God sends him a physical warning.

E11 32:05

1 KINGS 15-16

1 Kings 15-16: Not All Kings Are Created Evil

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Embark on a journey in 1 Kings 15 through the tumultuous reigns of Judah and Israel's kings, as we explore their profound impacts.

E12 31:06

1 KINGS 16-17

1 Kings 16-17: Evil Escalates, So God Sends Elijah, a Power Prophet

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In these challenging times for Israel of 1 Kings 16, God sends Elijah, a prophet of extraordinary power, to deliver His message.

E13 29:49

1 KINGS 18

1 Kings 18: Elijah VS the 450 Prophets of Baal

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In the annals of biblical history, few tales are as dramatic as the confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal of 1 Kings 18.

E14 30:59

1 KINGS 19

1 Kings 19: Elijah Despairs and God Responds with a Whisper

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1 Kings 19 paints a vivid picture of Elijah's journey from a miraculous victory to a powerful personal crisis.

E15 29:13

1 KINGS 20-21

1 Kings 20-21:Ahab and Jezebel: Israel’s Most Wicked Couple

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In 1 Kings 20 and 21, comes the dramatic saga of Ahab and Jezebel, a couple whose reign was marked by turmoil.

E16 28:45

1 KINGS 22

1 Kings 22: Ahab and the Unapologetic Prophet He Hates

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Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of biblical history with a focus on King Ahab's tumultuous reign, as depicted in 1 Kings 22.