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The Queen of the South

The Queen of the South. Matt 12:42 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. South Arabia (modern Yemen) Sheba

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The Queen of the South

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  1. The Queen of the South • Matt 12:42 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. • South Arabia (modern Yemen) Sheba • Rebuke of Scribes and Pharisees (sign) 38 • Jonah and Ninevites form parallel point 39-41 • Lesson taught in Galilee (Matt. 12:38-42) repeated in Judea (Luke 11:29-32)

  2. 1 Kings 10:1-7 • The Queen of Sheba heard many reports of the famed wisdom of Solomon (1, 6) • She traveled with a great caravan for 1000 miles • She came with tough questions to test him (1) • She asked everything that was in her heart, she did not hold back anything (2) • Solomon answered everything (3) • Wisdom was from God (1, 9)

  3. First Hand Observations • 1 Kings 10:4-5a • Wisdom 1 Kings 4:29-33 • Wealth (10:21, 27) • House (one of his projects) Eccl. 2:4-6 • Table setting • People (10:8) and their apparel (Matt. 6:29) • Ascent to the temple (pathway to God) • Doubted reports 6-7a, 24 (Jn. 20:28)

  4. She Was Convinced • 1 Kings 10:5b-7 • There was no more spirit (breath) in her • Matt. 12:43-45 • The unbelievable reports that caused her to travel, doubt, bring questions (half not told) • Her reaction was similar to others and thus Solomon enjoyed peace and prosperity for most of his reign 3:28, 4:34

  5. Matthew 12:42 • The queen of the southshall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earthto hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomonis here. • Jews are compared to Ninevites and to this Queen • Jesus is compared to Jonah and Solomon • Greater obstacles: prejudice and distance • Lesser reward: hear wisdom, save city, eternal life • No invitation (just initiative)

  6. Matthew 12:42 • The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. • Greater person (sinless Son of God) • Greater wisdom (to answer greatest questions) • Greater message (the pathway to righteousness) • Queen gave an honest evaluation and was convinced • Jews sought another sign and rejected the invitation

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