King Solomon

King Solomon had all the fame and fortune that any man could want. He was the world's wisest and wealthiest king. And yet, tragically, he threw it all away for the love of money, the pleasures of sex, and the powers of an earthly kingdom.

In studying the life of Solomon, we see both the true greatness and the tragic failure of our own humanity―from godly devotion to self-serving excess. Even in the midst of our best intentions, we are all prone to succumb to the same temptations of money, sex, and power. And if Solomon's incredible wisdom could not prevent him from such tragic mistakes, then how are we to triumph over the same temptations?

Philip Graham Ryken shows us how, by the grace of God, to prevent those downfalls and to seek God's glory amid earthly temptations through this rich, Christ-centered study of the life of Solomon.

1. Introduction
2. Chapter 1
3. Old King David
4. Instructions For A Coronation
5. Crown Him
6. The Coronation Of The Christ
7. Chapter 2
8. Royal Revenge
9. Adonijah's Folly - Sex And Power
10. Joab's Folly - Power And Violence
11. Shimei's Folly - Money
12. The Kingdom Of Christ
13. Chapter 3
14. A Man After David's Heart
15. Warning Signs
16. Solomon's Wise Request
17. God's Gracious Gift
18. Wisdom's Treasure
19. Chapter 4
20. A Difficult Dilemma
21. Solomon's Simple Solution
22. Wise Justice
23. Just Mercy
24. Chapter 5
25. The Promise Of The Kingdom
26. The Bounty Of The King's Table
27. The Extent Of The King's Dominion
28. The Peace Of The King's Subjects
29. The Reputation Of The King's Wisdom
30. Chapter 6
31. House Beautiful
32. Solid Gold
33. Holy, Holy, Holy
34. The Gates Of Paradise
35. Chapter 7
36. Home Sweet Home
37. The Danger Of Distraction
38. The Danger Of Extravagance
39. Generous Giving
40. The Lilies Of The Field
41. Chapter 8
42. God Deserves Everyone's Praise
43. God Demands Every Sacrifice
44. God Dwells In Awesome Holiness
45. God Descends In Unapproachable Glory
46. Chapter 9
47. One Way Or Another
48. Solomon's Past Success
49. Solomon's Future Accomplishments
50. What Jesus Chose
51. Chapter 10
52. See For Yourself
53. Honor The King's Breathtaking Wisdom
54. Worship The King's Royal Majesty
55. Give The King Your Golden Treasure
56. Receive The King's Royal Blessing
57. Chapter 11
58. National Treasure
59. The Golden Age
60. This Passing Splendor
61. Fool's Gold And Other Temptations
62. Glory Days
63. Chapter 12
64. Solomon's Greatness
65. Solomon's Folly
66. Lesson 1
67. Lesson 2
68. Whatever Happened To Old King Solomon
69. Chapter 13
70. The Righteous Anger Of God
71. The Consequences Of Solomon's Sin
72. The Consequences Of Our Own Sin
73. How Tragedy Becomes A Comedy
74. Solomon's Epitaph
75. Study Guide Chapter 1
76. Study Guide Chapter 2
77. Study Guide Chapter 3
78. Study Guide Chapter 4
79. Study Guide Chapter 5
80. Study Guide Chapter 6
81. Study Guide Chapter 7
82. Study Guide Chapter 8
83. Study Guide Chapter 9
84. Study Guide Chapter 10
85. Study Guide Chapter 11
86. Study Guide Chapter 12
87. Study Guide Chapter 13