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Continuing Catholic Education

Dive into the book of 1 Kings to explore the reigns of Solomon and the division of Israel, highlighting the theme of wisdom, repentance, and leadership struggles. Learn valuable lessons that resonate in modern times.

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Continuing Catholic Education

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  1. Continuing Catholic Education 2011-2012 October 9th 2011

  2. 1 Kings- Overview • Background – Israel after David • Timing –Solomon’s reign thru division of Israel • Purpose – Struggles of Chosen People as they stray away from God • Main Themes • The King • The Temple • Sin and Repentance

  3. David to Solomon • Story of Solomon and Adonijah • Role of Bethsheba as Queen mother • David as a Parent • Solomon being crowned as King • Solomon defeats his enemies • Solomon’s reign

  4. Solomon, the wisest man • God blesses Solomon with Wisdom • Builds a Temple for God and a Palace • Great Diplomat and trader • Author of Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs and many proverbs and some psalms • Reign - The golden era of Israel

  5. Jerusalem Temple

  6. Jerusalem Temple

  7. Solomon’s Fall • Marriage with non-Israel women • Wives leading Solomon away from God • Solomon builds temple for these Gods and idols • Taxes people heavily and draft them into labor • Religious differences in marriage and church’s teachings

  8. Solomon and Me • Solomon asks for wisdom to do his job- Ability to discern what is right and strength to do it • Knowledge of ‘what to do’ means nothing if one does not have the will to do it • Great leadership can be nullified by ineffective personal life. • The greatest gift of wisdom is to trust in God and repent when we realize that we failed God

  9. The divided Kingdom • Revolt of Northern Tribes under the leadership of Jeroboam • Northern Tribes’ request for relief • Rehoboam’s counsel with advisers • Country Splits to 10 + 2 tribes • Israel falling into Idolatry. Jeroboam builds temples in Bethel and Dan • Prophecy by Ahijah abut Israel’s downfall

  10. Elijah – The Great Prophet • The most famous prophet of Israel • Was sent to King Ahab to confront his sins • Showdown at Mount Carmel with priests of Baal and Ahserath

  11. Elijah and Prophets of Baal

  12. Elijah in the desert • Read Ch 19:3-9 • Appears with Moses and Jesus during transfiguration

  13. Elijah and the Angel

  14. Elijah Fast Forward

  15. Elijah and Eucharist • Who are we running away from? • 40 days and 40 nights • God sent Angel to bring Food for the Elijah’s journey • God sent his only son as food for our journey • Where do we get this food?

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