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Dynasties, fractured kingdoms, prophecies of coming hardships—the book of 1 Kings is a grand, sweeping narrative of the beginning of the downfall of God’s people. Its size and scope may seem intimidating, but Phil Ryken shows us in this biblical, doctrinal, practical, and Christological commentary how this imposing book can be divided into three key sections. First, the stories of Solomon focus...

between serving God and serving money. Every word he ever spoke is full of divine wisdom. Then consider what Jesus did for our salvation—the wisdom of his saving work. Seeing that we are unable to save ourselves, he wisely came to do everything that had to be done to save us: living the perfect life that we could never live, offering his own life as an infinitely precious sacrifice for our sins, rising again to give eternal life to everyone who trusts in him. Then, instead of leaving us to find our
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