Competing Kingdoms
Competing Kingdoms: “Under God”
As important as wisdom is, it cannot become an end to itself. True wisdom leads us to God and brings us under his rule. Solomon, the teacher, tells future generations […]
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Competing Kingdoms: “Humble Wisdom”
A king that seeks to serve under the kingship of God must recognize their own shortcomings. This is precisely who Solomon is. He recognizes that if he is going to […]
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Competing Kingdoms: “God Measures by the Stature of our Character”
While God certainly used Saul for his purposes to save his people, he ultimately proved a failure. So even though he is still the king, he isn’t God’s king. God […]
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Competing Kingdoms: “He’s Got the Look”
If your primary objective is guaranteed security then you’re looking for the right kind of person. This is precisely what God offers to the people. Saul is larger than anyone [&...
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Competing Kingdoms: “A Kingdom Like Any Other”
Israel grows tired of the haphazard arrangement and of waiting for God to save them again and again. They begin to wonder what it would be like to live like […]
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Competing Kingdoms: “Unsettled Beginnings”
God is the source of our strength and our security. When he settles Israel as his people within their land he rules his people through a series of judges. These […]
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