Lessons From Solomon's Life

King Solomon and his immensely wealthy kingdom depict God's perfect wisdom, His blessings, and His incomparably rich, spiritual Kingdom.

Solomon was a great king, but Jesus Christ is the King of kings. Solomon's kingdom was an earthly manifestation of great blessings and prosperity. Christ's coming Kingdom is the ultimate manifestation of peace and prosperity.

This king wrote the Song of Solomon, depicting the love a man should have for his wife. Jesus Christ gave His overwhelming love and respect for His betrothed wife, the Church (2 Corinthians 11:2; Revelation 19:7, 9).

In Ecclesiastes, Solomon looked back on his life from a philosophical perspective. He portrayed the physical blessings from God which he learned cannot compare to God's spiritual treasures. Among other lessons in this book, we see man's susceptibility to materialism, and a warning that mankind should never forget his Creator (Ecclesiastes 12).

He concluded: "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man's all. For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil" (verses 13-14).

There is one "greater than Solomon" (Matthew 12:42) destined to come again and establish a great kingdom. Through Christ humankind will be able to enjoy and practice the holy wisdom and knowledge of Almighty God (Isaiah 11:9).

-- Jerold Aust