Passion City Church DC Podcast The Queen of Sheba & The Greatest King | 1 Kings 10
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Oct 14, 2025 Revisit the stunning encounter between King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, where her breathless astonishment highlights Solomon's remarkable hospitality and wisdom. As the queen seeks greatness, we uncover how Solomon’s reputation was rooted in serving God, not himself. But the twist comes when we learn that even Solomon has flaws, contrasting him with Jesus, the greater Solomon. Explore how Jesus embodies unparalleled leadership, charity, and wisdom, leaving us in awe and challenging us to respond to His ultimate sacrifice.
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Why People Make Pilgrimages To Leaders
- Thomas Barr traveled with childhood stories of pilgrimages to meet famous people to illustrate our desire to see reputations in person.
- He uses his own Cake Boss and Harry Styles memories to show why people make pilgrimages to confirm greatness.
Reputation That Points Beyond The Leader
- A good leader's reputation draws people because it points to God's name, not their own ego.
- Reputation should be grounded in character and humility, not hype or self-promotion.
Be An Intellectual, Approachable Leader
- Be an intellectual leader who welcomes hard questions and studies deeply to help people, not to impress.
- Make space to think, learn, and give satisfactory answers rather than defaulting to quick online responses.
