1 Kings 1 to 11, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes: The Rise and Fall of Solomon

by John F. MacArthur Jr.

Solomon is known as the wisest man who ever lived. His writings in the Old Testament range from practical, pithy proverbs to beautiful romantic poetry—and all are filled with his knowledge and insights. Yet behind those writings stood a flawed man who was conflicted between deep wisdom and tragic folly.

Sadly, the king who warned against so many sins did not follow his own advice, and he wound up leading Israel into idolatry. Nevertheless, his life and writings provide valuable lessons for us today in the twenty-first century.

In this study, pastor John MacArthur will guide you through an in-depth look at the historical period beginning with Solomon's ascent to the throne and continuing through his tragic end. Studies include close-up examinations of the vital importance of wisdom—with portraits of the wise woman, the foolish sluggard, and others in the book of Proverbs—and careful considerations of doctrinal themes such as "True Wisdom from God" and "A Time for Everything."

—ABOUT THE SERIES—

The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and

Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.

Genres: Nonfiction

157 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 29, 2016

About the author

John F. MacArthur, Jr. was a United States Calvinistic evangelical writer and minister, noted for his radio program entitled Grace to You and as the editor of the Gold Medallion Book Award-winning MacArthur Study Bible. MacArthur was a fifth-generation pastor, a popular author and conference speaker, and served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California beginning in 1969, as well as President of The Master’s College (and the related Master’s Seminary) in Santa Clarita, California.

Reviews

[Valerie Cotnoir · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the simplicity of this study in that MacArthur just told it like it is. He's not afraid to say the hard thing. Certain passages I knew well from previous teachings, others were explained to me in an entirely new way. I definitely left convicted and encouraged to continue pursuing wisdom from above!

[Christopher Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good thought provoking questions

So just a warning. This is not full text of these books of the bible. Instead it focuses on the meaning of the verses. Its great if you are already familiar with the verses so be prepared to have to pre read the verses from the bible before diving into the books explanations

[Jody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear Explanation!

So many commentaries do not give a clear explanation of Ecclesiastes, but as usual John MacArthur has a clear and understandable explanation of Solomon and his search for the meaning of life.

[Lennett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learned a lot in this study. I enjoy John MacArthur studies. Highly recommend.

[Christine Gustin (christinebookstagram) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great!

[Linda Partin]

A wonderful study!

[Jeremias Acuna · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent study on biblical wisdom. Would recommend reading it, and I intend to reference my physical copy over time :)