The Crown Season 3 – Solomon, Temple Builder (Outline)

Welcome to Season 3 of the Crown series (1 Kings 1-11, 2 Chronicles 1-9)

Previous seasons: Saul (S1), David (S2)

Purpose: Review for some, preview for others

Ultimate theme: God's plan leading to Jesus Christ, eternal Son of David

Review of Previous Kings

Saul (First King)

Anointed by Samuel

Initially united fractured nation

Ultimately ineffective, disobedient, unrepentant

Obsessed with pursuing David

David (Second King)

"A man after God's own heart" despite flaws

Accomplishments:

Full of praise (Psalms)

Drew people to God

Secured Jerusalem as capital

Repentant when confronted with sin

God's covenant promise (2 Samuel 7:11-16)

Establish David's house/dynasty forever

David's offspring would build God's house

Kingdom and throne established forever

The Promise Fulfilled

Immediate: Through Solomon and Davidic line (until 586 BC)

Ultimate: Through Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:1)

God's grand plan: Bring about King Jesus

David's Unfulfilled Goal

Desire to build temple in Jerusalem

Not permitted because of bloodshed (1 Chronicles 22:5-10)

Solomon chosen as "man of peace" to build God's house

Succession Crisis

Question: "Who will be the next king?"

Adonijah (oldest surviving son) claims throne

Nathan and Bathsheba intervene

David declares Solomon as king

Zadok anoints Solomon at Gihon (1 Kings 1:39-40)

Lessons from Adonijah's Failure

Self-Promotion vs. Submission (1 Kings 1:5)

Put himself forward rather than accepting God's plan

Sought power and glory for himself

Contrast with Philippians 2:3-4 – humility and valuing others

Poor Counsel

Consulted only those who would agree with him

Avoided prophetic guidance

Ignored Solomon's later wisdom: "Plans fail for lack of counsel" (Proverbs 15:22)

Halfhearted Submission

Request for Abishag revealed contingency plan for rebellion

Pretended acceptance while plotting alternate path

Result: Solomon put him to death

Solomon's Reign Begins

David's death after 40-year reign (1 Kings 2:10-12)

Solomon firmly established on throne

Preview: Will bring Israel to new heights but ultimately fail

Conclusion

David's charge to Solomon (1 Kings 2:2-4)

Success depends on obedience to the Lord

Application: Our success also depends on submission to the King of kings

Invitation to follow the one true King