1 Kings 21-22 Sheep that have no shepherd
From 1 Kings 21-22 At some point Israel and Judah have made peace with one another. Now they join forces against their common foe Syria. They want to take back their land. Our passage picks [ Read More … ]
MonthApril 2014
1 Kings 18-20 Ahab sent to all the people of Israel and gathered the prophets together at Mount Carmel
From 1 Kings 18-20 In Israel’s history the people kept forgetting the LORD. They forgot and abandoned him. They disobeyed and did not remain faithful. The LORD had to send numerous prophets to call them to [ Read More … ]
1 Kings 15-17 The jar was not spent
From 1 Kings 15-17 The LORD provides for Elijah in a foreigners home. Jesus will later note Elijah was sent to this house because of Israel’s unfaithfulness. This post is part of my bible in a [ Read More … ]
1 Kings 12-14 I will add to your yoke
From 1 Kings 12-14 Once Solomon turns away, the LORD begins the raise up opposition to his rule. His name is Jeroboam. Because he was initially in charge of labour, I imagine him to be [ Read More … ]
1 Kings 10-11 His heart was not wholly true
From 1 Kings 10-11 Solomons kingdom and wealth expands. At one point the Queen of Sheba hearing of him comes and visits. She is overwhelmed with his wisdom and recognises how luck his people are [ Read More … ]
1 Kings 8-9 When you hear, forgive
From 1 Kings 8-9 After Solomon built the temple, he brought the ark of the covenant into it and then dedicated the temple in prayer. This is a portion of his high priestly prayer. It [ Read More … ]
1 Kings 6-7 Concerning the house you are building
From 1 Kings 6-7 Now that Solomon’s rule has been established he can proceed to build the temple. David has given him instructions and materials he will need to build it. This post is part [ Read More … ]
1 Kings 3-5 This great and steadfast love
From 1 Kings 3-5 Solomon’s throne is established and none of his enemies remain. The LORD appears to him in a dream where he offers him any gift he wants. This is our passage for [ Read More … ]
1 Kings 1-2 This is the noise that you have heard
From 1 Kings 1-2 Introduction First Kings begins with the death of King David (about 970 B.C.) and the reign of his son, Solomon, who “excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and [ Read More … ]
2 Samuel 22-24 The numbering of Israel and Judah
From 2 Samuel 22-24 David understands the LORD is forgiving and merciful. That is why he prefers to fall into his hands and not the hands of men. If the LORD wasn’t, he would probably [ Read More … ]