What Makes a Good King? | Historical Books | 1 Kings 9:10-28

Was Solomon a good king? How were Israel's kings supposed to be different from other nations? What did it mean for Israel to be the light of the world? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 1 Kings 9:10-28 encourages us to follow the world's true light, King Jesus.

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Passages: 1 Kings 9:10-28