Zane Hodges

1 Kings 22:41-53; Proverbs 10:1 
A Wise Son and a Foolish Son 
Zane C. Hodges 
(2000) 
 
In the lives of Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, and Ahaziah, king of Israel, we see what made Jehoshaphat, a wise son, and what made Ahaziah, a foolish son. Jehoshaphat was a wise son in that he was focused in doing the right thing before the Lord. Jehoshaphat was a peacemaker, a warrior and a moral person. Jehoshaphat provided security for his people and he learned from his mistakes. Ahaziah, on the other hand, took after Ahab, his father, Jezebel, his mother, and Jeroboam, the son of Nebat. 
 
Other passages: 1 Kings 15:8-14; Deuteronomy 12:1-14; Psalm 139:23-24; Matthew 5:9; 2 Chronicles 20:35-37

1 Kings 22:41-53; Proverbs 10:1
A Wise Son and a Foolish Son
Zane C. Hodges
(2000)

In the lives of Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, and Ahaziah, king of Israel, we see what made Jehoshaphat, a wise son, and what made Ahaziah, a foolish son.  Jehoshaphat was a wise son in that he was focused in doing the right thing before the Lord.  Jehoshaphat was a peacemaker, a warrior and a moral person.  Jehoshaphat provided security for his people and he learned from his mistakes. Ahaziah, on the other hand, took after Ahab, his father, Jezebel, his mother, and Jeroboam, the son of Nebat.

Other passages: 1 Kings 15:8-14; Deuteronomy 12:1-14; Psalm 139:23-24; Matthew 5:9; 2 Chronicles 20:35-37

1 Kings 22:41-53; Proverbs 10:1 - A Wise Son and a Foolish Son - Zane Hodges

1 Kings 22:26-40 
You Can't Dodge God's Arrow 
Zane C. Hodges 
(2000) 
 
The death of King Ahab is a lesson for us. Although Ahab knew the prophetic word of God, Ahab never submitted himself fully to the authority of God’s word. All of us have made mistakes, but we need to learn from our mistakes. The only safe course of action is obedience to the word of God and to trust God in whatever may lie ahead. Other passages: 1 Kings 21:17-19; Galatians 6:7-8; 1 Kings 20; 1 Kings 22:1-25; 1 Corinthians 15:9; 1 Timothy 1:12-15; 1 Kings 21:1-16.

1 Kings 22:26-40
You Can't Dodge God's Arrow
Zane C. Hodges
(2000)

The death of King Ahab is a lesson for us. Although Ahab knew the prophetic word of God, Ahab never submitted himself fully to the authority of God’s word. All of us have made mistakes, but we need to learn from our mistakes. The only safe course of action is obedience to the word of God and to trust God in whatever may lie ahead.  Other passages: 1 Kings 21:17-19; Galatians 6:7-8; 1 Kings 20; 1 Kings 22:1-25; 1 Corinthians 15:9; 1 Timothy 1:12-15; 1 Kings 21:1-16.

1 Kings 22:26-40 - You Can't Dodge God's Arrow - Zane C. Hodges

1 Kings 20:22-43 
The Crossroads of Life 
Zane C. Hodges (2000) 
 
As King Ahab continues his conflict with Ben-Hadad, king of Syria, Ahab stands at a crossroads where he is faced with a decision that will impact his life for years to come. Ahab has seen the power of God’s prophetic word at work while at the same time permitting his wife Jezebel to promote pagan worship and persecute the prophets of God. Will King Ahab take heed from the lessons from the prophetic word of God or continue to be the type of king he has been? 
 
Sometimes we fall into a trap that when we experience blessing, that we think we deserve such blessing, when in fact, God has given us blessing in order to magnify and glorify His Name and His Son, Jesus Christ. When we experience blessing, we need to ask the question, “How can we use this blessing for God?” Blessing and success from God are not for our own sake but for God’s Name’s sake in order that our lives may be more meaningful and fruitful for Him. 
 
Other passages: Judges 7; John 6:1-14; 1 Kings 22:31-38.

1 Kings 20:22-43 The Crossroads of Life Zane C. Hodges (2000) As King Ahab continues his conflict with Ben-Hadad, king of ...

1 Kings 20:22-43 - The Crossroads of Life - Zane C. Hodges

1 Kings 19:19-20:21 
Don't Be Mr. In-Between 
Zane C. Hodges 
June 11, 2000 
 
King Ahab can be a model of a Christian who is in-between good and bad. At this stage in King Ahab’s career, he has the opportunity to change the direction of his life. If you believe God’s word and act upon God's word, God will get the job done. There is no pathway to success except by obedience to the revealed word of God. 
 
Other passages mentioned: 1 Kings 16:31; Kings 18:19; 1 Kings 21; 1 Kings 18:16-19:1; 1 Kings 17; Exodus 7:17

1 Kings 19:19-20:21
Don't Be Mr. In-Between
Zane C. Hodges
June 11, 2000

King Ahab can be a model of a Christian who is in-between good and bad. At this stage in King Ahab’s career, he has the opportunity to change the direction of his life. If you believe God’s word and act upon God's word, God will get the job done. There is no pathway to success except by obedience to the revealed word of God.

Other passages mentioned: 1 Kings 16:31; Kings 18:19; 1 Kings 21; 1 Kings 18:16-19:1; 1 Kings 17; Exodus 7:17

1 Kings 19:19-20:21 - Don't Be Mr. In-Between - Zane C. Hodges

1 Kings 19:1-18 
Serving God Is Not a Walk in the Park, It Is a Ride on a Roller Coaster 
Zane C. Hodges 
April 23, 2000 
 
Fresh off his victory at Mount Carmel, the prophet Elijah replaces his faith in God with fear and depression. We learn the lesson that you cannot live today on yesterday’s faith. Although we are saved once and for all by an act of faith in Jesus Christ, every day is a new battle of faith. God reserves the right to give us something better than what we ask for. When we are angry, the best thing to do is to put aside such anger and ask the question, “What is God telling me to do from His word?”, and then, get busy and do it. This is how we gain victory over anger, frustration and depression. 
 
Other passages mentioned include: 2 Corinthians 4:16; 2 Corinthians 5:7; 1 Kings 17:20-22; 1 Kings 18:36-38; 1 Kings 18:42-44; James 5:18; Matthew 7:7-8; Luke 11:9-10; John 14:21

1 Kings 19:1-18
Serving God Is Not a Walk in the Park, It Is a Ride on a Roller Coaster
Zane C. Hodges
April 23, 2000

Fresh off his victory at Mount Carmel, the prophet Elijah replaces his faith in God with fear and depression. We learn the lesson that you cannot live today on yesterday’s faith. Although we are saved once and for all by an act of faith in Jesus Christ, every day is a new battle of faith. God reserves the right to give us something better than what we ask for. When we are angry, the best thing to do is to put aside such anger and ask the question, “What is God telling me to do from His word?”, and then, get busy and do it. This is how we gain victory over anger, frustration and depression.

Other passages mentioned include: 2 Corinthians 4:16; 2 Corinthians 5:7; 1 Kings 17:20-22; 1 Kings 18:36-38; 1 Kings 18:42-44; James 5:18; Matthew 7:7-8; Luke 11:9-10; John 14:21

1 Kings 19:1-18 - Serving God Is Not a Walk in the Park, It Is a Ride on a Roller Coaster - Zane Hod

1 Kings 18:16-46 
Courage and Confidence in God (2000) 
Zane Hodges 
 
In Elijah’s confrontation with the prophets of Baal, we have one of the most outstanding examples of courage and confidence in the Bible. One of the keys to successful spiritual warfare is courage and confidence in God. The secret to boldness in front of men is humility in the presence of God. Sometimes God answers prayers quickly, but other times God’s answer is to wait. Part of courage and confidence in God, is to believe God will answer our prayers according to His word, even when we see nothing. Other passages mentioned: 1 Kings 18:1-15; James 5:17; Deuteronomy 13:1-5; James 4:6; Hebrews 12:1-2.

1 Kings 18:16-46 
Courage and Confidence in God (2000)
Zane Hodges

In Elijah’s confrontation with the prophets of Baal, we have one of the most outstanding examples of courage and confidence in the Bible.  One of the keys to successful spiritual warfare is courage and confidence in God.  The secret to boldness in front of men is humility in the presence of God.  Sometimes God answers prayers quickly, but other times God’s answer is to wait. Part of courage and confidence in God, is to believe God will answer our prayers according to His word, even when we see nothing. Other passages mentioned: 1 Kings 18:1-15; James 5:17; Deuteronomy 13:1-5; James 4:6; Hebrews 12:1-2.

1 Kings 18:16-46 - Courage and Confidence in God - Zane Hodges

1 Kings 17; James 5:17 
Simply Trusting Every Day 
Zane C. Hodges 
December 5, 1999 
 
We see how God teaches the prophet Elijah to trust Him day by day, meal by meal and need by need, and then Elijah is able to teach this lesson to others. 
 
The secret to effective prayer is prayer based on the word of God. Effective prayer is not thinking of something big, and praying that God will do it. The core of effective prayer is for us to pray for the things that God has promised in His word that He will do. 
 
Other passages mentioned include: Deuteronomy 11:16-17; Genesis 19:1-11; Psalm 27:5; Proverbs 18:10; 1 Kings 4:22-23; James 2:5.

1 Kings 17; James 5:17
Simply Trusting Every Day
Zane C. Hodges 
December 5, 1999

We see how God teaches the prophet Elijah to trust Him day by day, meal by meal and need by need, and then Elijah is able to teach this lesson to others. 

The secret to effective prayer is prayer based on the word of God.  Effective prayer is not thinking of something big, and praying that God will do it.  The core of effective prayer is for us to pray for the things that God has promised in His word that He will do.  

Other passages mentioned include: Deuteronomy 11:16-17; Genesis 19:1-11; Psalm 27:5; Proverbs 18:10; 1 Kings 4:22-23; James 2:5.

1 Kings 17; James 5:17 - Simply Trusting Every Day - Zane C. Hodges

1 Kings 16:15-17:1 
The Loyal Prophet of God, the Wicked Woman and Mr. In-Between 
Zane C. Hodges 
September 20, 1999 
 
In this passage, we are introduced to three famous persons in the Old Testament, Elijah, Jezebel and Ahab. When God tolerates evil and delays His judgment against evil, God is using evil to demonstrate His power and to magnify His name. God may tolerate evil for a time, but He will not tolerate evil indefinitely. Even in Israel’s dark days, God’s prophetic word is coming true. We need to base our religion on the Bible and not on the superstition of men. The only religion that God approves is the religion that is revealed in the Scriptures. When we go beyond the Scriptures with our religious practices, we are treading in the territory of superstition, falsehood and deceit. 
 
Other passages mentioned: Luke 1:17; Revelation 11:6; Job 20:5; Proverbs 28:2; Psalm 73; Exodus 9:16; Joshua 6:26; 2 Timothy 3:16-17.

1 Kings 16:15-17:1
The Loyal Prophet of God, the Wicked Woman and Mr. In-Between
Zane C. Hodges
September 20, 1999

In this passage, we are introduced to three famous persons in the Old Testament, Elijah, Jezebel and Ahab. When God tolerates evil and delays His judgment against evil, God is using evil to demonstrate His power and to magnify His name. God may tolerate evil for a time, but He will not tolerate evil indefinitely. Even in Israel’s dark days, God’s prophetic word is coming true.  We need to base our religion on the Bible and not on the superstition of men. The only religion that God approves is the religion that is revealed in the Scriptures. When we go beyond the Scriptures with our religious practices, we are treading in the territory of superstition, falsehood and deceit. 

Other passages mentioned: Luke 1:17; Revelation 11:6; Job 20:5; Proverbs 28:2; Psalm 73; Exodus 9:16; Joshua 6:26; 2 Timothy 3:16-17.

1 Kings 16:15-17:1 - The Loyal Prophet of God, the Wicked Woman and Mr. In-Between - Zane Hodges

1 Kings 14:10-11; 1 Kings 15:25-16:14 
What Have You Learned From Your Personal History? (1999) 
Zane C. Hodges 
History repeats itself in two very similar stories of two different kings of Israel and their sons. These stories serve as a lesson for us. We often repeat the mistakes and failures of our parents, even without us realizing this. What things have you picked up from your home and family life, that God would like to see changed? If there are things in our personal history that need changing, it is not just for us, but also for our descendants. As believers, there is no need for us to imitate our parents’ failings, but we can imitate our Lord Jesus Christ. Other passages mentioned include: Numbers 14:18; Galatians 2:20.

1 Kings 14:10-11; 1 Kings 15:25-16:14
What Have You Learned From Your Personal History? (1999)
Zane C. Hodges
History repeats itself in two very similar stories of two different kings of Israel and their sons. These stories serve as a lesson for us.  We often repeat the mistakes and failures of our parents, even without us realizing this.  What things have you picked up from your home and family life, that God would like to see changed?  If there are things in our personal history that need changing, it is not just for us, but also for our descendants.  As believers, there is no need for us to imitate our parents’ failings, but we can imitate our Lord Jesus Christ. Other passages mentioned include: Numbers 14:18; Galatians 2:20.

1 Kings 15:25-16:14, 1 Kings 14:10-11 - What Have You Learned From Your Personal History? - Zane Hod

1 Kings 15:1-24 
The King Who Downgraded the House of God 
Zane C. Hodges 
 
Although King Asa undertakes many impressive reforms in removing idolatry from the land of Israel, King Asa fails to remove the high places and make the house of God the unique center of the worship of God in Israel. Unfortunately, King Asa also impoverishes the house of God by using its treasures for security instead of seeking security from God. Likewise, the modern church has also lost the center of its worship. The center of worship in the early church was the Lord’s Supper. Zane discusses the observance of the Lord’s Supper and its role in the corporate worship of the church. 
 
Other passage mentioned include: Deuteronomy 12:1-14; Acts 20:7-12; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34; Acts 2:41-46; 1 Corinthians 10:16; 2 Chronicles 14:8-16:9; John 4:20-24.

1 Kings 15:1-24
The King Who Downgraded the House of God
Zane C. Hodges

Although King Asa undertakes many impressive reforms in removing idolatry from the land of Israel, King Asa fails to remove the high places and make the house of God the unique center of the worship of God in Israel.  Unfortunately, King Asa also impoverishes the house of God by using its treasures for security instead of seeking security from God.  Likewise, the modern church has also lost the center of its worship.  The center of worship in the early church was the Lord’s Supper.  Zane discusses the observance of the Lord’s Supper and its role in the corporate worship of the church. 

Other passage mentioned include: Deuteronomy 12:1-14; Acts 20:7-12; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34; Acts 2:41-46; 1 Corinthians 10:16; 2 Chronicles 14:8-16:9; John 4:20-24.

1 Kings 15:1-24 - The King Who Downgraded the House of God - Zane Hodges

Don't Be Gun-Shy (1999) 
Zane C. Hodges 
1 Timothy 2:9-10; 1 Corinthians 14:34-38; 1 Kings 14:21-31 
 
Are we afraid to confront situations, that need to be addressed, because we are afraid of the consequences? Rehoboam has become a gun-shy king after losing ten of the tribes of Israel from his kingdom. Are we gun-shy from following the word of God, because we are afraid of the consequences that may follow? How should churches handle God’s commandments for women to be silent during the Lord’s Supper meeting of the church? How should churches handle immorality in the church? We must not be gun-shy when the word of God and the commandments of God are at issue. When we fail to confront what is wrong in situations where we need to stand for the word of God, we will experience valuable losses. 
 
Other passages mentioned include: 1 Kings 12:1-23; 1 Kings 3:2-12; 2 Kings 18:1-4, 17-22; Deuteronomy 12:1-14; 2 Kings 19:35; 1 Corinthians 15:5; 2 Chronicles 12:1-7; and Proverbs 18:10.

Don't Be Gun-Shy (1999)
Zane C. Hodges
1 Timothy 2:9-10; 1 Corinthians 14:34-38; 1 Kings 14:21-31

Are we afraid to confront situations, that need to be addressed, because we are afraid of the consequences? Rehoboam has become a gun-shy king after losing ten of the tribes of Israel from his kingdom. Are we gun-shy from following the word of God, because we are afraid of the consequences that may follow? How should churches handle God’s commandments for women to be silent during the Lord’s Supper meeting of the church? How should churches handle immorality in the church? We must not be gun-shy when the word of God and the commandments of God are at issue. When we fail to confront what is wrong in situations where we need to stand for the word of God, we will experience valuable losses.

Other passages mentioned include: 1 Kings 12:1-23; 1 Kings 3:2-12; 2 Kings 18:1-4, 17-22; Deuteronomy 12:1-14; 2 Kings 19:35; 1 Corinthians 15:5; 2 Chronicles 12:1-7; and Proverbs 18:10.

1 Timothy 2:9-10; 1 Corinthians 14:34-38; 1 Kings 14:21-31 - Don't Be Gun-Shy - Zane Hodges

1 Kings 13:33-14:20 
God's Love, Mercy and Compassion for Children 
Zane C. Hodges (April 25, 1999) 
 
Zane’s discussion of this passage, given after the high school shooting at Columbine high school, reminds us of God’s love, mercy and compassion for children, even when it appears negative things are happening to our children. Even if God has tried to get your attention by things that have happened to your children, God is not going to punish you through your children by being vindictive to your children. Everything that God has done in the lives of your children is designed for the good of your children. Don’t force God to try to get your attention through things that happen to your children. Be open to God and examine yourselves and the lives of your children. Other passages mentioned include: 1 Kings 11:26-13:32; Luke 18:16; Psalm 139:23-24.

1 Kings 13:33-14:20 
God's Love, Mercy and Compassion for Children
Zane C. Hodges (April 25, 1999)

Zane’s discussion of this passage, given after the high school shooting at Columbine high school, reminds us of God’s love, mercy and compassion for children, even when it appears negative things are happening to our children.  Even if God has tried to get your attention by things that have happened to your children, God is not going to punish you through your children by being vindictive to your children.  Everything that God has done in the lives of your children is designed for the good of your children.  Don’t force God to try to get your attention through things that happen to your children.  Be open to God and examine yourselves and the lives of your children.  Other passages mentioned include: 1 Kings 11:26-13:32; Luke 18:16; Psalm 139:23-24.

1 Kings 13:33-14:20 - God's Love, Mercy and Compassion for Children - Zane Hodges

1 Kings 9:15-10.25 
The Lady Who Got It Right 
December 20, 1998 
Zane C. Hodges 
 
After the Queen of Sheba’s visit to King Solomon, she remarks how the Lord loves King Solomon and the nation of Israel. The real secret of fidelity and faithfulness to God is not to be found in wisdom and knowledge, but to be found in the love of God to which we respond in love. Every day the Lord gives you is a token of His love and mercy. Do you love the God who loves you? Zane reflects upon the heart attack he had earlier in 1998. 
 
At the end, a questionnaire asks whether the Queen of Sheba’s questions may have included, is there life after death and how one receives eternal life. 
 
Other passages mentioned include: 2 Samuel 12:24-25; 1 Corinthians 13:1-2; John 14:21, 23; 1 John 4:19; 1 Kings 11:1-2.

1 Kings 9:15-10.25
The Lady Who Got It Right
December 20, 1998
Zane C. Hodges

After the Queen of Sheba’s visit to King Solomon, she remarks how the Lord loves King Solomon and the nation of Israel.  The real secret of fidelity and faithfulness to God is not to be found in wisdom and knowledge, but to be found in the love of God to which we respond in love. Every day the Lord gives you is a token of His love and mercy.  Do you love the God who loves you?  Zane reflects upon the heart attack he had earlier in 1998. 

At the end, a questionnaire asks whether the Queen of Sheba’s questions may have included, is there life after death and how one receives eternal life.  

Other passages mentioned include: 2 Samuel 12:24-25; 1 Corinthians 13:1-2; John 14:21, 23; 1 John 4:19; 1 Kings 11:1-2.

1 Kings 9:15-10.25 - The Lady Who Got It Right - Zane Hodges

1 Kings 8:59-9:14 
Be Careful 
Zane C. Hodges (November 1998) 
 
The Israelites leave full of joy after the feast for the dedication of the temple. Do we go home from the Lord’s Supper, joyful and glad of heart for all that the Lord has done for us? God appears to Solomon 13 years after Solomon’s prayer to warn Solomon to be careful, otherwise, the destruction of his kingdom awaits. Although a believer is saved and permanently secure, if a believer turns his back on God, then the temporal blessings that a believer enjoys may be lost. Solomon did not express proper appreciation for all that his good friend, Hiram, had done. We need to be careful, that we are grateful and express proper appreciation for all that God has done for us. Other passages mentioned include: John 2:19-21; John 1:14; 2 Kings 25:1-9; Romans 1:21-23.

1 Kings 8:59-9:14
Be Careful
Zane C. Hodges (November 1998)

The Israelites leave full of joy after the feast for the dedication of the temple.  Do we go home from the Lord’s Supper, joyful and glad of heart for all that the Lord has done for us? God appears to Solomon 13 years after Solomon’s prayer to warn Solomon to be careful, otherwise, the destruction of his kingdom awaits.  Although a believer is saved and permanently secure, if a believer turns his back on God, then the temporal blessings that a believer enjoys may be lost. Solomon did not express proper appreciation for all that his good friend, Hiram, had done. We need to be careful, that we are grateful and express proper appreciation for all that God has done for us.  Other passages mentioned include: John 2:19-21; John 1:14; 2 Kings 25:1-9; Romans 1:21-23.

1 Kings 8:59-9:14 - Be Careful - Zane C. Hodges

1 Kings 7:40-8:11 and 1 Peter 4:10-11 
The Glory of God in the House of the Lord 
Zane C. Hodges 
(1997) 
 
For the first time in about 500 years, the glory of God appears to the nation of Israel in God’s temple. What lead up to the manifestation of God’s glory after all this time to the nation of Israel, and how can this be applied to Victor Street Bible Chapel? Other passages mentioned include: 1 Kings 6:1; 2 Samuel 6:1-17; Hebrews 13:15-16; Hebrews 10:19-22.

1 Kings 7:40-8:11 and 1 Peter 4:10-11
The Glory of God in the House of the Lord
Zane C. Hodges
(1997)

For the first time in about 500 years, the glory of God appears to the nation of Israel in God’s temple. What lead up to the manifestation of God’s glory after all this time to the nation of Israel, and how can this be applied to Victor Street Bible Chapel? Other passages mentioned include: 1 Kings 6:1; 2 Samuel 6:1-17; Hebrews 13:15-16; Hebrews 10:19-22.

1 Kings 7:40-8:11 and 1 Peter 4:10-11 - The Glory of God in the House of the Lord - Zane Hodges

1 Kings 7:23-39 
The Sea and the Water Carts in God's Temple 
Zane C. Hodges (1997) 
The Sea is a giant basin, which represents that salvation is of the Jews. The water carts and the reservoirs that they contain illustrate our need for ourselves to be clean and our sacrifices to be clean when we come to worship God at the Lord’s Table.  Other passages mentioned include: 1 Kings 7:13; John 4:20, 22; Titus 3:5; Ephesians 5:25-26; 2 Chronicles 4:6; Leviticus 1; 1 Peter 2:9; Hebrews 10:19-22; 1 Timothy 4:3-5 John 4:24.

1 Kings 7:23-39
The Sea and the Water Carts in God's Temple
Zane C. Hodges (1997)
The Sea is a giant basin, which represents that salvation is of the Jews. The water carts and the reservoirs that they contain illustrate our need for ourselves to be clean and our sacrifices to be clean when we come to worship God at the Lord’s Table.  Other passages mentioned include: 1 Kings 7:13; John 4:20, 22; Titus 3:5; Ephesians 5:25-26; 2 Chronicles 4:6; Leviticus 1; 1 Peter 2:9; Hebrews 10:19-22; 1 Timothy 4:3-5 John 4:24.

1 Kings 7:23-39 - The Sea and the Water Carts in God's Temple - Zane Hodges (1997)

1 Kings 7:13-22, 41-42 
The Two Pillars of God's Temple (1997) 
Zane C. Hodges 
 
The construction of the pillars for God’s temple illustrate that the temple was meant for both Jews and Gentiles. The pillars represent God’s ability to establish His purposes in strength, to produce beautiful fruit, and to hold all things together. Zane traces God’s ability to do all these things through the history of Victor Street Bible Chapel. 
 
Other passages mentioned include: 1 Kings 7:1-12, 1 Kings 6, 1 Kings 5; Mark 11:17; Isaiah 56:7; Colossians 1:17; Hebrews 1:3; Job 34:14-15; Genesis 2:9; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Ephesians 3:10; Psalm 90:16-17.

1 Kings 7:13-22, 41-42 
The Two Pillars of God's Temple (1997)
Zane C. Hodges

The construction of the pillars for God’s temple illustrate that the temple was meant for both Jews and Gentiles. The pillars represent God’s ability to establish His purposes in strength, to produce beautiful fruit, and to hold all things together.  Zane traces God’s ability to do all these things through the history of Victor Street Bible Chapel.

Other passages mentioned include: 1 Kings 7:1-12, 1 Kings 6, 1 Kings 5; Mark 11:17; Isaiah 56:7; Colossians 1:17; Hebrews 1:3; Job 34:14-15; Genesis 2:9; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Ephesians 3:10; Psalm 90:16-17.

1 Kings 7:13-22, 41-42 - The Two Pillars of God's Temple - Zane C. Hodges

1 Kings 5 and Proverbs 27:10 
King Solomon Friend, King Hiram 
Zane C. Hodges 
 
One of the greatest gifts that God gives us in life is the gift of friendship. King Solomon had an outstanding friend, Hiram king of Tyre. By examining Hiram’s friendship with Solomon, we learn how to be a good friend to others, and how this friendship between a Jewish King and a Gentile King resulted in the construction of the temple of God. Our relationship with Jesus Christ is first and foremost, as our Savior, but to build on that relationship we need to be a friend of Jesus. The paradigm of love for Jesus was the love of friendship. So, every love that is worthwhile ought to be the love of friendship. Jesus invites us into friendship. Other passages mentioned include: Mark 11:17; John 15:13-15; Proverbs 18:24.

1 Kings 5 and Proverbs 27:10
King Solomon Friend, King Hiram
Zane C. Hodges

One of the greatest gifts that God gives us in life is the gift of friendship.  King Solomon had an outstanding friend, Hiram king of Tyre. By examining Hiram’s friendship with Solomon, we learn how to be a good friend to others, and how this friendship between a Jewish King and a Gentile King resulted in the construction of the temple of God. Our relationship with Jesus Christ is first and foremost, as our Savior, but to build on that relationship we need to be a friend of Jesus. The paradigm of love for Jesus was the love of friendship.  So, every love that is worthwhile ought to be the love of friendship. Jesus invites us into friendship. Other passages mentioned include: Mark 11:17; John 15:13-15; Proverbs 18:24.

1 Kings 5 and Proverbs 27:10 - King Solomon Friend, King Hiram - Zane Hodges

1 Kings 2:12-46 
King Solomon's Decision Making 
Zane C. Hodges 
 
Making good firm and decisive decisions is an important part of Christian living. By examining the decision making of King Solomon early in his reign, we discover that we need to be decisive when a decision is right and appropriate based on the word of God. When our decisions are based on the promises of God, based on the predictions of God or based on the principles in the word of God, then that is when we know that we have the mind and will of God in our decisions. The course, direction and nature of our lives will be determined by the decisions that we make. If we have a decision to make, let us ask God for grace to do it His way and decide for Him. Other passages mentioned include: 1 Kings 1:1-2:11; 1 Samuel 2:31-36; Exodus 21:14; Numbers 35:33; 2 Samuel 16:5-13; 2 Samuel 19:16-23; Proverbs 25:5.

1 Kings 2:12-46 
King Solomon's Decision Making 
Zane C. Hodges

Making good firm and decisive decisions is an important part of Christian living. By examining the decision making of King Solomon early in his reign, we discover that we need to be decisive when a decision is right and appropriate based on the word of God. When our decisions are based on the promises of God, based on the predictions of God or based on the principles in the word of God, then that is when we know that we have the mind and will of God in our decisions. The course, direction and nature of our lives will be determined by the decisions that we make. If we have a decision to make, let us ask God for grace to do it His way and decide for Him. Other passages mentioned include: 1 Kings 1:1-2:11; 1 Samuel 2:31-36; Exodus 21:14; Numbers 35:33; 2 Samuel 16:5-13; 2 Samuel 19:16-23; Proverbs 25:5.

1 Kings 2:12-46 - King Solomon's Decision Making - Zane Hodges

1 Kings 2:1-11 
Me or Him 
Zane C. Hodges 
 
What is our life about? Is it about us or is it about the glory of God? The last words of a dying individual are often a window into that person’s heart and soul. David’s final charge to his son, Solomon, serves as a lesson for parents in raising their children. Are we looking for our own self-interest or are we looking out for the interests of our children and for the glory of God? At the end of this message, Zane answers the question, “How can we account for the fact that a great man like David could have had character failures like this?”  
 
Other passages mentioned include: 1 Kings 1; 2 Samuel 11-12; 2 Samuel 21:1-9; Deuteronomy 24:16; 2 Samuel 16:5-13; 2 Samuel 19:15-23; Ephesians 2:8-9.

1 Kings 2:1-11
Me or Him
Zane C. Hodges

What is our life about? Is it about us or is it about the glory of God? The last words of a dying individual are often a window into that person’s heart and soul. David’s final charge to his son, Solomon, serves as a lesson for parents in raising their children. Are we looking for our own self-interest or are we looking out for the interests of our children and for the glory of God? At the end of this message, Zane answers the question, “How can we account for the fact that a great man like David could have had character failures like this?”  

Other passages mentioned include: 1 Kings 1; 2 Samuel 11-12; 2 Samuel 21:1-9; Deuteronomy 24:16; 2 Samuel 16:5-13; 2 Samuel 19:15-23; Ephesians 2:8-9.

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