2Chron 8; 1 Kings 9 Compromising Solomon Solomon conscripted the non-Israelites to work on his projects. God had said to rid the land of them, but instead, Solomon, like his predecessors, conscripted them, much like Joshua had done with the Gibeonites. What is the lesson from this? Just as God said, they would turn their […]
2Chron 4; 1Kings 7 Buildings for God & Buildings for Man Solomon was given the privilege of building the Temple for God. He began on the second day of the second month of the fourth year of his reign. The Chronicler says that while the house was being built neither hammer or axe nor any […]
2 Chron 2-3, 1 Kings 5-6 Solomon has been anointed king over Israel, and just as we might do, he began to plan how to honor his father’s wishes to build a magnificent temple. His father had planned and organized the materials and now Solomon just had to execute the plan. Solomon calls on his […]
Prov 16-19 Fruitful “Family Trees” Grandchildren are like a crown to the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents. [Prov 17:6] One of the Ten Commandments reads: Ex. 20:12 “Honor your father and your mother that you may live a long time in the land the Lord your God is giving to you. […]
Prov 10 & Isaiah 28:10 “Precept Upon Precept” Do you find Proverbs a challenge? If I were the author, I would want to include all the verses around wisdom together and the consequences of stupidity in another. But thankfully, I am not the author, and the Holy Spirit did not arrange this chapter or any […]
Prov 1-3 How are you preparing the next generation to be wise leaders of their homes and our nation? As an author and father, King Solomon took time to write words of wisdom for his children and his children’s children. We are the beneficiaries of these wise sayings. First, there are thirty-one chapters, making it […]
Psalm 119:89-176 A precept is a word that encourages principles for a long life and a life blessed by God. There are thousands of them! So what is a precept? It is a command or principle dictating how one should act or behave. The Ten Commandments give us the principles or precepts of what God […]
2Chron 1 Do you have a need in your life? What is keeping you from asking God to answer it? Are you timid or bold before God when He asks? The world says, don’t trouble God with your needs; seek outside help. The Word says, “Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, […]
Psalm 119 Many years ago, so far back to remember, I was given Ps 119:105 in KJV, “thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path,” as a verse to memorize. It still is a precious memory, and I encourage you to ponder its meaning. Now to the psalm: The […]
Ps. 111- As you read each day, ask God to reveal Himself to you. Ask Him to open your eyes, ears, and heart. Then do as the Psalmist: give thanks to the Lord with your whole heart. [Ps 111:1 paraphrase] Praise Him for His work is majestic and glorious, and his faithfulness endures forever. [Ps […]
