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The Grand Narrative: “Solomon’s Charge” (1 Kings 2:1-4)

“Solomon’s Charge” (1 Kings 2:1-4)

 

Published 21 October 2025

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⚠️ Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Mistakes

  1. 1️⃣ Neglecting to prepare the next generation for leadership (1 Kgs 1:5–6).
  2. 2️⃣ Waiting too long to obey what God has made clear (Eccl 8:6).
  3. 3️⃣ Failing to confront ambition and rebellion early (1 Kgs 1:10).
  4. 4️⃣ Forgetting past promises God revealed through His prophets (2 Sam 7:12–13).
  5. 5️⃣ Assuming transitions will work themselves out without intentional planning (Prov 16:9).

💥 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Failures

  1. 1️⃣ Failure to leave clear spiritual instructions to one’s family (Deut 6:6–7).
  2. 2️⃣ Failure to model obedience for future leaders (1 Sam 15:22).
  3. 3️⃣ Failure to walk with an undivided heart (Ps 86:11).
  4. 4️⃣ Failure to communicate God’s priorities consistently (Josh 24:15).
  5. 5️⃣ Failure to prepare descendants for spiritual success (Ps 78:5–8).

🚫 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Sins

  1. 1️⃣ Disobeying the clear commands of God (1 Kgs 2:3).
  2. 2️⃣ Divided loyalties of the heart (Matt 6:24).
  3. 3️⃣ Living without accountability or spiritual discipline (Ps 1:1–3).
  4. 4️⃣ Ignoring God’s law as a foundation for life (Josh 1:7–8).
  5. 5️⃣ Leaving no spiritual legacy for future generations (Judg 2:10).

🏆 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Successes

  1. 1️⃣ David’s courage to speak final words of truth (1 Kgs 2:1–2).
  2. 2️⃣ His commissioning grounded in Scripture (Deut 6:1–2).
  3. 3️⃣ Solomon receives divine guidance at the start (1 Kgs 3:5–9).
  4. 4️⃣ Faithfulness connects blessing to future generations (1 Kgs 2:4).
  5. 5️⃣ God honors leaders who walk in obedience (Ps 112:1–2).

🌱 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Spiritual Growth Lessons

  1. 1️⃣ Obedience is the pathway to prosperity (1 Kgs 2:3).
  2. 2️⃣ Faithfulness today shapes blessing tomorrow (Gal 6:9).
  3. 3️⃣ Your legacy begins long before your final days (Prov 20:7).
  4. 4️⃣ God desires a whole, undivided heart (Ps 86:11).
  5. 5️⃣ Every believer must prepare intentional final words (2 Tim 4:6–8).

🧭 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Leadership Principles

  1. 1️⃣ Great leaders finish well, not fast (Acts 20:24).
  2. 2️⃣ Leadership is stewardship, not ownership (Ps 24:1).
  3. 3️⃣ Leaders must communicate God’s priorities clearly (Hab 2:2).
  4. 4️⃣ Wise leadership lifts future generations (Ps 145:4).
  5. 5️⃣ The best leaders build on God’s Word (Matt 7:24).