Story of Elijah on Mount Carmel [y2_w30]

After Israel splits into two separate countries (North=Israel, South=Judah), a series of kings rule each of them.

In the north, things aren't going so hot. Remember: God's people (the Israelites) are supposed to show the world what God is like. The northern country of Israel, especially the leaders, were wicked and evil people. Thus, the people of God has poor examples of what looking like God actually looked like!

Elijah was a prophet that stood out from the crowd and spoke against the evil the northern kingdom had plunged themselves into. This did not win him popularity contests... quite the opposite. Here is his story of standing out and speaking for the LORD God.

Main Street | Year 2 | Week 30

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The Kingdom Falls Apart and Divides [y2_w29]

King Solomon marries 600 women who in turn lead him away from the LORD. Solomon follows after the gods of his wives. Judgment from the LORD includes the tearing / dividing of the kingdom.

Jeroboam harasses Solomon, and ends up fleeing for his life.

Solomon's successor to the throne of Israel is his son, Rehoboam. This young man chooses to defy the wishes of the people of Israel (to go easy on them as his father, Solomon, worked them hard). Rehoboam tells them his finder is thicker than his father's waist and they can expect to be worked harder!

Led by Jeroboam, the people of the North (Israel) divided from the people of the South (Judah and Benjamin), led by Rehoboam.

Thus the kingdom was divided in two.

Main Street | Year 2 | Week 29

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King Solomon Builds the Temple [y2_w28]

King Hiram of Tyre visits the Main Street students and informs them of the grand Temple that King Solomon built. An animated video walk-though of the spectacular Temple is shown to give a realistic visual of what it might have looked like.

We are also reminded that we, as God's special people, have a big job to accomplish: to show the world what God is like (and what God might want this world to look like).

Main Street | Year 2 | Week 28

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Solomon Becomes King and Asks for Wisdom [y2_w27]

King David dies and his son, Solomon, assumes the throne. The LORD asks young Solomon what he could do for him. Solomon responds by asking for wisdom so he could rule well. The LORD is pleased with Solomon's request and further grants him wealth and fame as well.

King Solomon wrote numerous proverbs and wise sayings. There is even an example of the application of his wisdom as he settled a dispute between two young mothers over a baby.

Main Street | Year 2 | Week 27

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