SEASONS OF THE KINGDOM

The Book of 1 Kings

I.        A Time to Build (1-10)

              A.   Preparation (1-2)

                        1.   Change (1)

                        2.   Transition (2)

              B.   Foundation (3-5)

                        1.   Christ (3)

                        2.   Character (4)

                        3.   Cooperation (5)

              C.   Specifications (6-7)

                        1.   Quantity (6)

                        2.   Quality (7)

              D.   Administration (8-10)

                        1.   Consecration (8)

                        2.   Instruction (9)

                        3.   Application (10)

As we study Solomon building the temple, we will allow God to speak to us about the building He desires to do in our lives.

II.       A Time to Battle (11-16)

A.      The Battle of Disobedience (11)

B.      The Battle of Decisions (12)

C.      The Battle of Discernment (13)

D.      The Battle of Devotion (14-16)

1.       Identifiable Devotion (14)

2.       Intimate Devotion (15)

3.       Infectious Devotion (16)

Many variables led to the battles in Solomon’s day, and most of those battles could have been avoided.  We will allow God to speak to us about our own tendencies to invite unnecessary battles into our lives and learn how to regain the victory.

III.      A Time to be Bold (17-22)

A.      Bold Faith (17)

B.      Bold Ministry (18)

C.      Bold Pursuit (19-20)

1.       God Pursues Believers (19)

2.       God Pursues Non-believers (20)

D.      Bold Grace (21)

E.      Bold Truth (22)

The book of James tells us, “Elijah was a man just like us…” (James 5:17).  We will allow God to speak to us through Elijah’s stories and challenge us to pursue a bold relationship with God and a bold ministry for God.

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