One of the most often quoted verses. We are going to look at the context tonight.

1. Strait is the gate, narrow is the way. Few there be that find it.

2. Depart from Me, I never knew you.

44 times this phrase is use, 42 times as a verb or action, they DID evil in the sight of the Lord.

2 Times it is used as an admonition.

Solomon got married, established his kingdom, and then forgot God.

God got angry.

On that First sunday the Angel tells the women He is not here for He is Risen - As He said. If He rose again, as He said then must we not believe every other promise?

Solomon has established his kingdom, his advisors and now he is setting about growing his kingdom.

Here in this chapter we find out what kind of a man Solomon is.

A few tasks left over, some treason to deal with and then the Kingdom is solidified under Solomon

How many of you knew of these horns? the reasons for them?

God tells His people He will tear down the Altars of Bethel and the horns of the Altar. A grave judgment indeed.

His people had built an altar to an idol in Bethel the very place called House of God.