Bible Stories

King Jeroboam was entrusted with a kingdom—personally chosen by God to lead the newly formed nation of Israel. All the Lord desired in return was his wholehearted devotion. Tragically, driven by insecurity and fear of losing power, Jeroboam turned away from the Lord. In an effort to secure his own position, he fashioned a counterfeit system of worship, reshaping religion not to honor God, but to control the people of God.

King Jeroboam was entrusted with a kingdom—personally chosen by God to lead the newly formed nation of Israel. All the Lord desired in return was his wholehearted devotion. Tragically, driven by insecurity and fear of losing power, Jeroboam turned away from the Lord. In an effort to secure his own position, he fashioned a counterfeit system of worship, reshaping religion not to honor God, but to control the people of God.

Our story comes from 1 Kings 11-14.
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Solomon’s son seems destined for disaster—and he steps into the role all too easily. The father’s compromises cast a long shadow, shaping a son who rejects wise counsel and, in his pride, fractures a kingdom.

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King Solomon was set up for success. However, some selfish choices would send him a directly into danger. Tune in to find out what happens when the wisest man on earth begins to compromise.

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Solomon is handed the keys to the kingdom, but he accepts them with reluctance—fully aware that he is unequal to the task. In rare humility for a king, he asks the Lord for wisdom to govern well. What God gives him is nothing short of extraordinary.

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