Jun 30, 2021
1KINGS 11-12:
Yesterday we heard interesting glimpses of
Solomon's international relations and commerce. Notably, the queen
of Sheba came to listen to Solomon's wisdom and to ask questions of
him.
PSALM 119:129-144:
How
precious the Word of God is to us! A favorite verse from
yesterday’s portion is verse 127: “I love...
Jun 29, 2021
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 28, 2021
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 27, 2021
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 26, 2021
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...