Solomon, the wisest, wealthiest, most-renowned king in the Old Testament. But his story doesn't begin with renown or wisdom or wealth. Rather it begins with family. As a prince, Solomon was born the son of a king — King David. And his mother was Bathsheba. From his first breath, Solomon's life may have been one of privilege, but it was also one marked by scandal, deceit and dysfunction.Message by Mike Van ReesScripture referenced: 2 Samuel 11:2–4, 12:24, 13:14, 28, 15:10; 1 Kings 3:9a; 1 Chronicles 18:14; Luke 4:18–19; Romans 5:3-4; Ephesians 4:32; 2 Corinthians 5:17
