1 Kings 1-5

The book of 1 Kings begins with David's death and ends with the reign of Jehoram, almost a hundred years later. It describes the lives and events of some prominent figures, including Solomon, the division of the kingdom of Israel, the prophet Elijah, and Ahab.

You will gain three things from this volume. First, you will discover what happened. For example, in volume one, God told Solomon to ask for anything he wanted, just like a modern-day genie might do. Why was that noteworthy, and what did Solomon ask for?

Second, this volume draws out godly principles. This step links what happened to those people all those years ago with us today. Why does it matter? When God told Solomon to ask Him for anything, was that request only for him, or can we experience the same thing?

Finally, all Scripture testifies to Jesus. He is the ultimate fulfillment of all things. Therefore, every believer in Jesus can experience the fullness of all things. When God told Solomon to ask Him for anything, we find Jesus, the true King, in the middle of it all.

So, dive into 1 Kings to find the blessings of God's word.