2009-08-31T11:22:20-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/king+solomon/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Kings%2011:26-40&version=NIV 2009-08-31T11:22:20-05:00 Jeroboam was an Ephraimite whose father was Nebat. He was one of Solomon's officials who had been put in charge of the whole labor house of Joseph. He fell out of Solomon's favor after Ahijah the prophet told him that Solomon's kingdom would be divided. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Kgs.3.1-1Kgs.3.28&version=NIV 2009-07-21T17:14:17-05:00 King Solomon lived a fascinating life. In this passage from 1 Kings, we are told the story of how he came across his great wisdom. It seems that while at Gibeon God told him he could have one thing. Instead of asking for money or long life, he asked for wisdom. God was so pleased that he gave him many other things in addition to wisdom. http://sermonindex.net/modules/articles/index.php?view=article&aid=4427 2008-01-06T13:01:46-05:00 King Solomon left among his wise sayings a prescription for sick and sad hearts, and it is one that we can safely take. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. Joy is the great restorer and healer. Gladness of spirit will bring health to the bones and vitality to the nerves when all... http://sermonindex.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=21152&forum=34&0 2008-01-03T12:04:05-05:00 We read in Proverbs Chapter 3:5,6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight." This is a promise of guidance. God will direct our paths if we fulfil the conditions. What are the conditions?