Top Highlights

• David has inherited not only the kingdom but the consequences of the previous king’s decisions.
• God takes sin seriously.
• He’s working to restore all things, including not only our stories but our hearts! He’s where the joy is!
• Solomon advises us not to presume about tomorrow and not to presume about our importance in the world either.
• If a person engages fully in loving and being loved by their spouse, outside temptation won’t have the same appeal, because “one who is full loathes honey.” But if they find no satisfaction from investing in their marriage, then almost any kind of outside attention has the potential to be enticing. “To one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet.”