Message To Kings - A Biblical History Of Man

Immediately after Solomon asks for wisdom, the Bible has the account of Solomon and the two Harlots. In one of the greatest judicial rulings in world history, Solomon showed there was a God in Israel and he spoke through their king. 1 Kings 3:16-28Hebrews 4:12Deuteronomy 30:19Proverbs 29:2Proverbs 14:34www.messagetokings.com

After a few years as King of Israel, Solomon begins to feel the weight of the kingship and struggles with administering justice to the people. With this heavy heart, Solomon conducts a pilgrimage to Gibeon and offers a thousand burnt offerings. After the long day of religious duties, Solomon went to sleep. In the night, in his sleep, Solomon encountered God in a dream. In this episode, we cover Solomon's dream encounter with God and the Spirit of Wisdom. 2 Kings 3:4-13James 1:5Jeremiah 33:3www.messagetokings.com

King Solomon walks into an immediate two-fold blessing as king of Israel. These blessing are hidden in his two names. The name Solomon means Peace, yet Solomon is also called Jedidah by God in 2 Samuel 12. Jedidah means God's Beloved. The blessing of God's beloved is evident in the romantic Song of Songs and the man of peace will be evident in his blessings and the Book of Proverbs. In this episode, we cover King Solomon - God's Beloved and God's rules for Kings and his heart for his children. 2 Kings 3:11 Kings 9:16Deuteronomy 17:16www.messagetokings.com

After the failed coup of Adonijah, David gave Solomon very specific orders on how to deal with his internal enemies. His orders were a very distinct departure from the mercy David displayed throughout his life. In an apparent contradiction, we see a type and shadow of the end of the age and the Great White Throne of Judgment. 1 Kings 2www.messagetokings.com

Before we advance into the story of Solomon, we are going to set aside some time to discuss some of the supernatural aspects of Biblical History and possibly how it intersects with science and history and the Awesomeness of our God. www.messagetokings.com

Join us on this program as we have a talk history episode and discuss the intersections of Egyptian History to the History of God's people - the Israelites. In this episode, we pull from multiple resources like David Down's works, answersingenesis.com and the recent documentary Patterns of Evidence Exodus to setup the kingdom time period of King Solomon and his connections with Egypt.Co-Host: Brant Frostwww.messagetokings.com

After David falls ill and he appoints his son Solomon to be king after him, he assembles all of the leaders of Israel and gives his final speeches. Amongst the piles of cedar logs and storehouses of gold and precious gems and treasures stockpiled for the enormous temple project, David gives his final words to the leaders dictating detailed building plans and instructions for after his death. In this episode, we discuss David's final words to the leaders of Israel and his son Solomon and take time for personal reflections upon this great man of God. 2 Samuel 23 1 Chronicles 22 - 29 www.messagetokings.com

King David falls ill and the Bible says that he cannot keep warm, even without covers. The king's failing health inspires dark motivations in Adonijah, the fourth son of David. Adonijah, with the support of Joab and Abiathar, calls himself king. In reaction to this, Nathan the prophet and Zadok the priest and Benaiah and David's guard come to the aid of David, who is petitioned by Bathsheba to announce the kingship of Solomon. In this episode, we discuss the succession of crisis of David and the intercession of Bathsheba. 1 Kings 1www.messagetokings.com

In one of David's final actions before his death, he commands Joab to take a census of the fighting men. Joab and the army commanders refute David's command, but David persists. As the results of the census come in, David is convicted of the sin of pride and possibly greed and as a consequence of this sin, a plague strikes Israel which only David's intercession upon the future temple mount could atone for. 1 Chronicles 212 Samuel 24Numbers 1:2 Numbers 26:2Exodus 30:11www.messagetokings.com

After the death of Absalom, David struggles for power and Joab invites further judgment even as another full blown rebellion occurs, whose bloodshed is only averted by an unnamed woman who intervenes and whose actions are symbolic of the future teachings of Solomon. 2 Samuel 18:19 - 20:26Proverbs 1:20 - 1:23Proverbs 3:1 - 3:20www.messagetokings.com

Like a political and spy drama, intrigue unfolds in the city of Jerusalem as Absalom is given wise and false advice regarding his next actions. In the end, David's prayer was answered and Ahithopel's advice was turned into foolishness. Absalom gathering the regular army of Israel and those that would follow him and marched to fight David at Mahaniam. The result was the Battle of Ephriam Wood and the end of the rebellion of Absalom and we conclude this episode with a look at the legacy of Absalom. 2 Samuel 17 - 2 Samuel 18:18www.messagetokings.com

Once Absolam goes to Hebron and declares himself king, his rebellion increases in strength and numbers and David has to evacuate Jerusalem. Upon his evacuation from Jerusalem, David and his court and his mighty men marched for two miles to and up the Mount of Olives. The two mile march is filled with weeping and mourning and prophetic symbolism. In addition, the psalms written during or about this time period express the true heart of David. The mourning and sadness of the march combined with the prophetic gift of worship touch the heart of God to such proportions that psalms 22 and others speak of the future suffering of Jesus upon the cross and the forgiveness of all sins on the cross at Calvary. 2 Samuel 15:13 - 2 Samuel 16:14Psalms 3, 55, 38, 42 and 22www.messagetokings.com

Taking a break from our normal timeline, we put on a dramatic audio presentation look at David's troubles from 2 Samuel 11 compared to the courage and bravery and boldness demonstrated by his men in the gigantic battle at the Gates of Rabbah from 2 Samuel 10. 2 Samuel 10 - 11Special Thanks:Jason Watson www.nightwatch.squarespace.comCharacters:King David: Jason Watson Bathsheba: Jessica WatsonUriah: Jason WatsonJoab: Eliot ShipmanAbishi: Ian ShipmanSoundfx: www.freesfx.co.uk

After Amnon's rape of Tamar, the Bible says that King David was furious, but it does not state he disciplined his son. The lack of detail implies King David did nothing, which fueled the hatred between Absalom, the brother of Tamar, and Amnon. After two years, Absalom killed Amnon to avenge the rape of his sister. After the murder of his brother, Absalom fled from Israel and is allowed back into Israel after three years, but not allowed to see the king for another two years. Five years of not seeing his father and the rejection of his father led Absalom to full-blown rebellion. In this episode, we discuss the rebellion of Absalom and the spirit of rejection. 2 Samuel 13:23 - 15:12www.messagetokings.com

Temporary self-satisfaction and sin always has long-term consequences. While God forgives, consequences for our sins still have long ranging consequences. The seeds of sin that David committed with Bathsheba have not yet born fruit, until now. Amnon, the eldest son of David, falls in love with Tamar, the daughter of David, and he commits a heinous crime against her. In this episode, we discuss the horrible crime of rape and the spirit of self hatred. 2 Samuel 13:1-22Ephesians 4:11-12Leviticus 18:9Deuteronomy 19:15www.messagetokings.com

The Wars with the Philistines are not over. Goliath still has four brothers and they challenge Israel. In this episode, we present a fictional perspective from 2 Samuel 21 and the challenges waged against Goliath's brothers. 2 Samuel 21:15-20www.messagetokings.com

After David's sin with Bathsheba and repentance, a famine hits the land. David inquired of the Lord and God said the famine was the result of Saul genocide of the Gibeonites. David, in turn, went to the Gibeonites and asked what may I do to make atonement. The Gibeonites asked for the death of seven of Saul's descendants. In this episode, we discuss what David does to atone for the sin of Saul. 2 Samuel 21:1-14Genesis 4:9Hebrews 11:4Exodus 34:6Matthew 5:7www.messagetokings.com

After David sins, God sends Nathan the Prophet to confront David regarding his sin. Nathan tells David a story of a shepherd who entertains a stranger, but he refuses to kill one of his many lambs to feed the stranger, but instead, he seizes an only lamb from a neighbor to feed the stranger. When David declares this man should pay back fourfold what he took, Nathan points straight at him and says "you are the man." In this episode, we discuss David repentance and the immediate and future judgment that awaits him for his sin and we cover what we do when a Man of God sins. 2 Samuel 12Proverbs 27:5www.messagetokings.com

In the Spring when the kings go to war, David stayed home and enjoyed the comforts and luxury of his capital and his palace. One day when David was on the top of his palace, he saw a woman bathing and summoned her to his bed chamber. In this episode, we discuss the lustful sin spiral of David and his sins of adultery, murder and betrayal. 2 Samuel 11John 2:16Matthew 5:8Matthew 6:9www.messagetokings.com

Following the First Aramean War, the Ammonite king died. Hanun, the new king, severely mistreats King David's ambassadors provoking David to war. David sent Joab and Abishai to swiftly punish the Ammonites, but the Army of Israel walks into an ambush.In this episode, we discuss the Second Aramean War and the climatic moment when Joab and Abishai are surrounded and David's army faced possible annihilation. 2 Samuel 10www.messagetokings.com