Wisdom of Solomon (3/30-31)

30-31 March 2015 – Greater Than Solomon is Here – Manna by Dorothy

Matthew 12:42 KJV, “… she (the queen of south, Sheba) came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the Wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.”

We read story about how the Queen of Sheba traveled a thousand miles to learn God’s wisdom from Solomon. She was amazed at the Wisdom of Solomon in all his glory. She was breathless. “And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thy acts, and of thy wisdom. Howbeit I believed not the words, until I came, and mine eyes have seen it: and behold, the half was not told me: thy wisdom and prosperity exceedeth the fame which I heard” (1 Kings 10:6-7 KJV).

She said, “Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom. Blessed be the Lord thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the Lord loved Israel for ever, therefore (He made) thee king, to do judgment and justice” (1 Kings 10:8-9 KJV).  

Now Jesus said, “… … behold, a greater than Solomon is here.” Why did Jesus say this? The Scribes and the Pharisees demanded that Jesus gives them a sign of miracle to prove that He was the Messiah. They had already decided not to believe in Him. Who would be greater than Solomon? Jesus Christ is greater than Solomon.

Jesus had done miracles of healing people, even He raised Lazarus from the dead. Because of their unbelief, Jesus declared that “On the Judgment Day, the Queen of the South will stand up with you people who live today. She will show that you are guilty, because she came from far away to listen to Solomon’s wise teaching …” (Matt. 12:42 NCV).

So now, I want to focus on the “Wisdom of Solomon” which is a type of Christ, who would one day reign as a King of Israel on the earth for a thousand year. We look forward to that day and we will hear the “Wisdom of Christ.” He will do greater things than Solomon. I believe we will be “breathless” and say to our future King: “How happy these people must be! What a privilege for your officials to stand here day after day, listening to Your wisdom!” (1Kings 10:8 NLT).

SONG: WE SHALL SEE THE KING

There’s a blessed time that‘s coming, coming soon,

It may be evening, morning or at noon,

The wedding of the bride, united with the groom,

We shall see the King when He comes.

Chorus:

We shall see the King, We shall see the King,

We shall see the King when He comes;

He is coming in power, we’ll hail the blessed hour,

We shall see the King when He comes.

(James B. Vaughan, Sing His Praise)