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Today's Readings: 1 KINGS 4;5 | Jeremiah 31 | Mark 5


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Reading 1 - 1Kings 4; 5

Solomon's reign, typical of Christ's reign:


  1. Jerusalem the throne: 2Ch 9:30 (Jer 3:17).

  2. One king and a united nation: 1Ki 4:20 (Eze 37:22).

  3. Israel powerful: 1Ki 4:20 (Mic 4:7).

  4. Israel chief to the nations: 1Ki 4:21 (Mic 4:8).

  5. Gentiles bring tribute: 2Ch 9;23,24 (Isa 60:11).

  6. Great fertility: 1Ki 4:22-28 (Isa 35:1,2).

  7. Submissive nations: 1Ki 4:21 (Psa 72:8).

  8. Security and peace: 1Ki 4:25 (Eze 34:28).

  9. Jerusalem the center of wisdom: 1Ki 4:34 (Isa 2:2).

  10. Jerusalem the center of worship: 2Ch 9:23 (Zec 14:16).

  11. The temple built: 1Ki 6 (Zec 6:13).

  12. Gentiles involved in its building: 2Ch 2:2 (Isa 60:10).