1 Kings 10

The Scientific Method.

• Scientific conclusions are accepted as true, because of the method of reasoning which scientist’ employ.
• The certainty of the scientific method has helped science achieve its authoritative status.
• The scientific method is only a tool to help the scientist determine the validity of a proposition or hypothesis.
• It is a process to understand the cause and effect patterns underlying reality.
• What is the scientific method?
• 1^st the observation.
• The clearly perceived effect.
• Exp. Galileo and Newton on Gravity. (Both of these solid, inquisitive minds believed Jesus Christ.)
• All solid bodies attract to the earth.
• 2^nd the proposition or hypothesis.
• The theory. The speculation. The cause of the observed effect. The possible explanation.
• 3^rd the actual testing and experiments.
• The hard core facts and data computed.
• 4^th the conclusion.
• The proposition is proven either true, or false.
• If the hypothesis is false it is thrown away.
• If it is true.
• The idea becomes a stepping stone in the composition of truth.

Christian Proposition

• Christianity claims to be the Truth.
• All Christian propositions are subject to the scientific method, or in other words, the process of logical thinking.
• If they do not prove to be true under serious tests, then we can conclude they are false.
• The tests are carried out in the experience of the disciples.
• The complete human being of spirit, soul and body is required for the experiment.
• Millions of Christians throughout every generation have proven the truthfulness of the Christian formula.
• (Romans 12:2)
• What is the major proposition of the life and teaching of Jesus Christ?
• He proposed, and demonstrated that if we go through the cross of self-denial we will experience the resurrection-life of peace, joy and love.
• (John 4:14) Has the "living water" satisfied your thirst?
• (John 6:34) Have you fed on the bread of Life?
• (John 7:37-38) Is the Holy Spirit causing rivers of living water to flow out of your heart?

Solomon-type of Christ

• Solomon is positively remembered in scripture because of his wisdom, his riches, his construction of the temple, and his peaceful and productive rule of Israel.
• Jesus Christ said, The Queen of Sheba came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, someone greater than Solomon is here." (Matthew 12:42)
• Solomon was wise-(1 Kings 3:5, 9-14; 4:29-34; 10:23-25)
• "In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." (Colossians 2:3)
• "Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God" (I Corinthians 1:24)
• Solomon was extremely wealthy-(1 Kings 10:14-29)
• Paul preached the "unsearchable riches of Christ" (Ephesians 2:8)

The Queens Observation @ Experiment

• 1^st she heard of the fame of Solomon.
• She heard a report from some travelers who experienced his glory.
• She did not believe the reports until she came and saw it with her own eyes. (vs. 7)
• 2^nd she went to test him with hard questions.
• 3^rd she told him all that was on her mind.

Queens Conclusion

• "When the Queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon…there was no more breath (spirit) in her." (vs. 6)
• "She said to the king, "The report was true that I heard in my own land of your words and wisdom." (vs.7)
• The report was only half-true. It was under-exaggerated.
• "Your wisdom and prosperity surpass the report that I heard."
• "Happy are your men! Happy are your servants, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom." (vs. 8)
• "Blessed be the Lord your God."
• She recognized the source. God Almighty.
• Brethren, God wants to prove himself.
• Nearly after every prophecy God through Ezekiel says, "that you may know that I am the lord your God."
• "Then she gave the king 9,000 lbs of gold, and a very great quantity of spices and precious stones."

The Report

• Brethren, as a Christian I give you a report.
• "In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."
• I am saying this out of experience. I know this is true, because for the last ten years of my life it has been proven over and over.
• I have been enlightened.
• I have tasted of the heavenly gift.
• I have shared in the Holy Spirit.
• I have tasted the goodness of the word of God.
• I have tasted of the powers of the age to come.
• (Hebrews 6:4-5)
• Brethren, know the Lord.
• Draw near, and know the glory of his salvation.

2 Questions

• Did Solomon disappoint the queen of Sheba?
• Will Christ disappoint any who come to him? PROVE IT!