About this episode

The episode explores how the rise and fall of Israel's kings in 1 Kings points to Jesus as the true King, discussing themes of worship, leadership, and discipleship.

In this episode of Renown , Tobin, Josh, and Matt walk through 1 Kings , tracing how the rise and fall of Israel’s kings point us to Jesus as the true and greater King . From Solomon’s golden temple and tragic compromise to Ahab, Jezebel, and the showdown on Mount Carmel , they unpack God’s jealousy for exclusive worship and His relentless faithfulness to a wandering people. The guys highlight Elijah’s ministry, the danger of small compromises, and why leaders bear a unique responsibility to lead others toward—or away from—God. They wrap up with practical discipleship questions about who is ruling your heart, what idols you must reject, and how to finish well as a follower of Christ.

People in this episode

Hosts: Tobin Curtis, Josh Emery, Matt Dyer

Topics covered

• Jesus as King
• Israel's kings
• worship
• discipleship
• leadership responsibility
• idolatry

Keywords

• 1 Kings
• Jesus
• kings of Israel
• worship
• discipleship
• idols
• leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1 Kings

More episodes of Renown

• Finding Jesus in 2 Samuel · June 9, 2026 · 38 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Renown podcast page.