
- 256 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Though the world's wisest king, Solomon's heart was led astray by temptations of wealth, sex, and power. And we face the same dangers today, though the temptations may be different in degree and detail.
Author Philip Ryken writes, "In witnessing Solomon's moral triumphs and sinful failures we learn how to live more wisely. By the grace of God, we may avoid a tragic downfall of our own and learn how to use money, sex, and power for the glory of God."
Tracing Solomon's life from coronation to burial—and from godly devotion to self-serving excess—Ryken shows readers how to avoid similar downfalls and seek God's glory amid earthly temptations. These thirteen chapters are pastoral, rich in application, and biblically faithful. This overview of Solomon's life also includes a study guide, making it a great resource for both personal and group use.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Newsletter Sign Up
- Endorsements
- Other books by Ryken
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- 1 Long Live the King!
- 2 Putting the Kingdom First
- 3 Solomon's Wish
- 4 The Wisdom of Solomon
- 5 The Peaceable Kingdom
- 6 Inside Solomon's Temple
- 7 Better Homes and Gardens
- 8 The Ark of the Covenant and the Glory
- 9 Solomon's Choice
- 10 Solomon and the Queen of Sheba
- 11 Sic Transit Gloria Mundi
- 12 A Royal Tragedy
- 13 The Fall of the House of David
- Solomon's Epitaph
- Study Guide
- Notes
- General Index
- Scripture Index
- Our Triune God
- Back Cover