New Testament Reading: Eph. 1
It is interesting to note that the Queen of Sheba was not, in fact one of Solomon's lovers. The king had 700 wives and 300 concubines, but the Queen of Sheba was not one of them. The visit from the queen illustrates Jerusalem's reputation as the showpiece of the Middle East. She was probably on a diplomatic trip, more than anything else as Solomon's large kingdom posed a great threat to her own.
The version of the Bible I'm reading from (NIV) says in the introduction to this book that this is Paul's summing up book. He's giving an overall view of the grand scheme of the gospel and bringing God's hidden plan to light. This is also supposed to be the book that brings good news to those who feel abandoned and unloved. The NIV Bible also cautions that the "meat" of the book is in the first three chapters and that each paragraph in the first three chapters should be read very carefully.
Please leave a comment below, if you happen to find one of the meatiest paragraphs that speaks to you!
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