SOLOMON, SHEBA and the SAVIOUR
2 Chronicles 9:1-12 * Matthew 12:42
Solomon is portrayed as the Saviour, his servants are portrayed as born-again Christians, and Sheba is portrayed as one who is lost
I. WHY SHEBA CAME -
1. She heard of Solomon's fame {vs 1}
2. To test Solomon and to prove him {vs 1}
3. To have a heart to heart with Solomon {vs 1}
II. WHAT SHEBA WAS IMPRESSED WITH -
1. That Solomon had all of the answers {vs 2}
2. That Solomon had wisdom {vs 3}
3. Solomon's house {vs 3}
4. Solomon's provisions {vs 4}
5. Solomon's people {vs 4}
A. With their SERVICE
B. With their FAITHFULNESS
C. With their APPAREL
6. Solomon's ascent to the house of the Lord {vs 4}
7. That everything she had heard about Solomon was true {vv 5-6}
8. That Solomon's people were happy {vs 7}
III - WHAT SHEBA LEFT WITH -
1. She recognized the Lord God {vs 8}
2. She gave in appreciation {vs 9}
3. She left with all of her desires and all that she had given {vs 12}
JESUS CHRIST IS GREATER THAN SOLOMON {Matt 12:42}