Why Wasn’t Solomon the One We Were Waiting For?

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Dive deep with Sam and Will into the life of King Solomon and explore why he seemed like the perfect Messiah—until he wasn’t. In this eye-opening episode of Under the Hood, we unpack how Solomon appeared to fulfill every biblical prophecy pointing to a savior. From dominion over creation to unmatched wisdom, peace, and prosperity, Solomon looked like the one. But his eventual downfall reveals a powerful truth about success, pride, and God’s redemptive plan through Jesus. Discover how Solomon’s story serves as a cautionary tale and how true greatness is found not in power, but in humility and love.

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro: Solomon's surprising profile
00:20 - Could Solomon be the Messiah?
01:31 - The messianic expectations before Jesus
03:24 - The lineage of hope: From Adam to David
04:48 - Solomon's rise: The ideal man?
06:34 - Dominion, wisdom, and Eden imagery
09:02 - Solomon and the Abrahamic covenant
12:10 - Judah's prophecy and Solomon’s throne
13:50 - The early signs of failure
15:16 - Solomon's success by worldly standards
17:03 - The biblical warnings he ignored
18:19 - What true success looks like
21:02 - Solomon’s legacy and Jesus’ contrast
22:23 - Outro and next episode teaser


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Links

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