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• The author of Kings was primarily concerned with Israel’s faithfulness to the covenant. Consequently the activities of each ruler are narrated in this light.
• The major doctrines derived from stories in 1 Kings that we can apply to our work are cultural engagement and common grace.
• Scripture calls us to engage the world around us, not to retreat into our homes or into church halls, because God loves all people and wants them to come to a saving knowledge of him. God pours out his grace on all creation, even on those who do not recognize him as Creator and Redeemer, because he loves them despite their sin and rebellion. We, th...