Solomon: From Glory to Shame
Classes
Class 1: Be ready to serve God in your youth
The class focuses on Solomon's life, emphasizing the importance of serving God faithfully from a young age. It highlights Solomon's initial faithfulness and the conditional nature of his reign, contrasting it with the absolute promise given to Jesus Christ. The class also stresses the need for young people to be ready to serve God and the importance of early spiritual development.
Class 2: Serving our generation by the will of God
The class discusses the societal challenges faced by young people and the importance of spiritual growth through diligent study of the Bible. It emphasizes the need to uphold biblical values and resist moral decay, drawing parallels to King David's efforts to ensure Solomon's spiritual preparedness.
Class 3: Asking in faith for spiritual wisdom
The class discusses Solomon's request for wisdom from God and the importance of spiritual wisdom for making right decisions. It emphasizes the need for young people to cultivate a hearing heart open to God's word and acknowledges the persistent weaknesses that can hinder spiritual growth.
Class 4: Living Temple God is Building
The class discusses Solomon's construction of the temple and its symbolic meaning, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness and the unity of Jews and Gentiles in God's kingdom. It highlights Solomon's decline and the lessons for ecclesial life.
Class 5: Why God chastens His chosen ones
The class examines Solomon's fall from grace due to his love for foreign women and idols, emphasizing the dangers of worldly influences and the importance of repentance and steadfast faith in God. It highlights the need for believers to avoid compromise and maintain purity in their devotion to God.