Sep 20, 2020
2CHRONICLES 9:
Yesterday we heard God’s famous response to
Solomon, which is so often applied as a promise to America. It is
stretching it past the breaking point to apply that promise to
America. First of all, our country does not have a personal
relationship with God like that of Israel in Solomon’s time. We
also...
Sep 19, 2020
2CHRONICLES 7-8:
Yesterday we heard Solomon’s famous prayer at
the dedication of the temple. He understood that the people would
need forgiveness from the Lord, and requested the Lord’s
mercy.
PROVERBS 28a:
Another favorite:
Pro.
28:8 NLT Income from charging high interest
rates
will end up in the pocket of someone
who...
Sep 18, 2020
2CHRONICLES 6:
Yesterday we heard of the various things that
Huram-abi made under Solomon’s direction for the temple, and of the
dedication of the temple. In today’s (not reverent) language, we
might say that the Lord ‘showed up’ for that dedication, just like
He did for the dedication of the tabernacle.
PROVERBS...
Sep 17, 2020
2CHRONICLES 4-5:
Yesterday we heard of the preparations for
building the temple, and then the dimensions and the beginning of
the construction starting in the 4th year of Solomon’s
reign.
PROVERBS 27a:
Today’s first verse is very like the advice of
James in the New Testament:
Pro. 27:1 GNT Never boast about tomorrow....
Sep 16, 2020
2CHRONICLES 2-3:
In
yesterday’s reading we returned to the books of Chronicles, and
picked up the story following King David, with the beginning of
Solomon’s reign. Solomon gave 1,000 burnt offerings to the Lord,
then the Lord appeared to him. Solomon requested wisdom to rule
Israel, and the Lord was pleased with his...