Jun 22, 2025
1KINGS 9-10:
The
temple was completed! And yesterday we heard Solomon’s very wise
prayer asking God to fulfill his promises and help the people of
Israel. In his prayer, he recognized that the people of Israel
would not be able to remain faithful to the Lord, but that they
would sin and then need to repent. Solomon...
Jun 22, 2025
1KINGS 8:
Yesterday we heard lots and lots of details
about the building of the temple. A man from Tyre, Huram, must have
been an efficient and artistic technician in working with bronze
casting. He corresponds to the two craftsmen who designed and
constructed the first tabernacle.
PSALM 119:97-112:
Again we are focussing...
Jun 22, 2025
1KINGS 6-7:
Yesterday we heard of the incredible size and
wealth of Solomon's dominion. His wisdom in organization is
evident. During his reign, Israel was prosperous as never before or
afterward. Solomon contracted with King Hiram of Sidon to get the
materials needed for the construction of the temple.
PSALM 119.81-96:
Jun 22, 2025
1KINGS 4-5:
Yesterday we heard David's final instructions
to Solomon. They contained a few messy details, and Solomon managed
to finish all of those issues. David noted Solomon's wisdom as he
gave him those instructions, and later Solomon (at his finest hour)
asked God for wisdom to rule the nation of Israel well,
and...
Jun 22, 2025
1KINGS 2-3:
Yesterday we heard of Adonijah’s almost
successful bid to become the next king. The prophet Nathan’s
intervention saved the day.
PSALM 119:49-64:
God
is telling us how important His Word is! In yesterday’s reading I
find NLT’s rendering of this verse interesting:
Ps.
119:45 I will walk in freedom,
for
I...