The United Kingdom of Israel:
Saul, David & Solomon
Foreshadow Christ the King
The United Kingdom of Israel: Saul, David & Solomon Foreshadow Christ the King examines the lives of the three kings who ruled over all 12 tribes to learn how their monarchies—especially David’s reign—point ahead to the kingdom of 
heaven. This 28-lesson Catholic Bible study from Turning to God’s Word has been granted an imprimatur from the Most Reverend Richard E. Pates, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Des Moines. Written by Jennifer McGaw Phelps and Matthew Phelps, the study provides a strong foundation for serious examination and contemplation of other biblical works, including the Psalms and the books of the New Testament. Digital copies of The United Kingdom of Israel: Saul, David & Solomon Foreshadow Christ the King can be purchased from our website shop.
Check out our online study pages for additional commentary and video overviews of each lesson. Our online glossary for The United Kingdom of Israel: Saul, David & Solomon Foreshadow Christ the King lists every proper noun included in the biblical text for the first volume of this study. A separate online page links to cross references in the primary biblical text in the Revised 
Standard Version (RSVCE and RSV2CE). Both the glossary and the links to the cross references can be accessed at the top of every online study page for The United Kingdom of Israel: Saul David & Solomon Foreshadow Christ the King.
Following is a list of all the lessons in The United Kingdom of Israel: Saul, David & Solomon Foreshadow Christ the King, each linked to its corresponding online study page and video overview.
Lesson 1 God’s People Ask for a King*
Lesson 2 Samuel Anoints Saul
Lesson 3 Saul Displeases the LORD
Lesson 4 God Regrets Making Saul King
Lesson 5 David Is Anointed by Samuel
Lesson 6 David & Jonathan: Two Best Friends
Lesson 7 The Priest Ahimelech Helps David Flee from Saul
Lesson 8 David Eludes Saul in the Wilderness
Lesson 9 David & Abigail; David Again Spares Saul’s Life
Lesson 10 Saul Consults a Medium at En-Dor
Lesson 11 David Mourns the Deaths of Saul & Jonathan
Lesson 12 David Is Acclaimed King of Judah & King of Israel
Lesson 13 David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem
Lesson 14 God’s Promise to David
Lesson 15 David’s Sin & the Birth of Solomon
Lesson 16 Amnon, Tamar & Absalom: David’s Children
Lesson 17 Absalom Usurps the Throne
Lesson 18 Good & Bad Counsel: Problems for Absalom
Lesson 19 David Mourns the Death of Absalom
Lesson 20 Dissension: Jacob’s Descendants Disagree
Lesson 21 The Sweet Psalmist of Israel
Lesson 22 David Sins by Numbering the People
Lesson 23 Solomon’s Struggle for Succession
Lesson 24 The Wisdom of Solomon
Lesson 25 Solomon Builds the Temple
Lesson 26 Solomon Dedicates the Temple
Lesson 27 God Appears Again to Solomon
Lesson 28 The United Kingdom Dies with Solomon
*includes a sample lesson
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