In this overview of 1 Kings, Pastor Joel walks through the rise of Solomon, the division of the kingdom, and the ministry of Elijah to show how a divided heart leads to a divided life and nation. You see Solomon begin with humility and God-given wisdom, building the temple and leading Israel into a time of peace and prosperity, yet later compromise through foreign wives and idolatry (1 Kings 3; 8; 11). The kingdom then splits under Rehoboam and Jeroboam, with the northern tribes institutionalizing false worship, and prophets like Elijah confronting Baal worship and calling Israel to choose whom they will serve (1 Kings 12; 18). Above every imperfect king, you are pointed to Jesus as the true King of kings and greater than Solomon or Elijah, the One who alone deserves your whole heart (Matthew 12:42).
