Ruling from the Throne 1si6b

We continue 1 Kings this morning. Our world is full of anxiety, but our God has placed his Son on David's throne. Despite all the world/s schemes, he reigns! What king of king was Solomon? What kind of King is Jesus par excellence?Introduction: "Everybody wants to rule the world" but "My kingdom is not of this world" (John 18:36).*In Solomon's rule over Israel and the surrounding nations, we see a faint glimpse of that kingdom of righteousness, peace, and joy of the Messiah.RULE OVER ISRAEL (vv. 4:1-20)His rule was well-ordered (vv. 1-19)His rule was prosperous (v. 20)RULE OVER THE NATIONS (vv. 4:1-34)RULE OVER THE NATIONS (vv. 5:1-18) 5q556v