Psalms 9 and 10 are meant to be read together. They affirm that God will judge the whole world, but also ask why do the wicked prosper? That’s a great question! Let’s dig in… Psalm 9 For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be sung to the tune “Death of the Son.” 1 I …
Psalms 9-10: God will Judge the World. Why do Wicked People Prosper? Read More »
Does God care for you? Believe it or not, yes, He does! David went through a lot, yet He knew that God cared for Him. It’s important that we understand this as we go through our daily lives. God watches over us and cares for us. Here are 2 more psalms that you can pray …
Psalms 7-8: Lord, Who is Man that You Care for Us? Read More »
Do you talk to God? I mean really have a conversation with Him. That’s pouring out your heart. I’m not talking about repeated mumbled recitations. That’s worshiping like the pagans do. No, if you go to God with a repentant heart, ask Him for forgiveness, He’ll grant it. King David makes it easy if we …
Psalms 5-6: God Hears, Helps, Heaps Joy and Forgives a Repentant Heart Read More »
One thing we can all agree on — the world is in chaos. What keeps you up at night? What’s preventing you from getting the rest that you need? Is it trying to figure out how you’re going to pay the bills and put food on the table, never mind fill the gas tank? Are …
Psalms 3 & 4: Feel Security & Rest in a Time of Chaos Read More »
As we finish the Book of 2 Chronicles, we have kings who do what is evil in God’s sight and only one who does what is right. That was then. What about now? What applies to us? Do YOU do what Jesus says to do? First, you need to know the truth. Let’s dig in… …
2 Chronicles 33-36: Do What is Right. What JESUS Says to Do Read More »
Springtime is when most people do a thorough cleaning throughout their homes. They purge everything that’s old, dirty, and filthy. They move furniture around, sweep under rugs and everywhere dust and dirt can hide. That’s what the next good king of Judah did to the temple that had been desecrated. Likewise, it is something we …
2 Chronicles 29-32: Time to Purge Your Life of Everything Sinful & Hated by God Read More »
Doing what is right. It sounds easy, but are you doing what is right under the eyes of God or man? Or what YOU think is right without consulting God. It makes a huge difference! In today’s chapters we find good kings and bad kings. Just like today, we have good leaders and bad leaders. …
2 Chronicles 24-28: Are You Doing What is Right Under the Eyes of God? Read More »
Today’s lesson from 2 Chronicles is a basic warning to us… Mix with the wrong people at your own peril! We’ll meet some bad kings, bad mothers with bad blood, who were evil to the core. They lacked a true and honest relationship with God. Let’s dig in… 2 Chronicles 21 – Jehoram Rules in …
2 Chronicles 21-23: The Value of Being Rooted in an Authentic Relationship with God Read More »
Just like Judah long ago, we are in a spiritual decline. Why? Because we have wandered far from God. The Bible is the Word of God and He gave it to us so that we would get to know Him better. It also transforms hearts and lives. The more we read the Bible, the more …
2 Chronicles 17-20: Reading the Word of God Changes Your Heart and Life Read More »
There’s an important lesson for us today in this story from long ago. If you’re wondering were God is in this evil world, He’s still in control. It’s you who has wandered away. Discover how simple it is to find God. Let’s dig in… 2 Chronicles 13 – Abijah’s War with Jeroboam Abijah began to …
2 Chronicles 13-16: Seek God with all Your Heart, & Easily Find Him! Read More »
Remember in yesterday’s post where I quoted Deuteronomy 17? Both David, his son Solomon, and now David’s grandson Rehoboam, did the same thing. Like father, like sons. They ignore God. They ignored His Word. As a result, the whole nation, all the people, suffered the consequences. Let’s dig in… 2 Chronicles 10 – The Northern …
2 Chronicles 10-12: What Happened When the People Lost Sight of God? Read More »
It took 7 years to build the Temple and it was finally complete. At last, the Israelites had a beautiful place to worship God. Now, it was time to celebrate so, Solomon praised God, and asked Him to bless Israel. Consequently, God returned with some promises: not just an unconditional one, but a very conditional …
2 Chronicles 6-7: God Actually Keeps His Promises: Unconditional and Conditional Read More »
King David gave his son, Solomon, the plans and passed on the task of building the great, majestic Temple. These next chapters are very descriptive and visual, and you really need to check out the video at the bottom with a 3D computer rendering and a guided tour. It will help you visualize the glory …
2 Chronicles 3-5: King Solomon’s New, Epic Temple Is All About God’s Glory Read More »
Where 1 and 2 Kings and 1 and 2 Samuel were historical accounts, Chronicles written by Ezra, after the Babylonian Exile, is a commentary on the history of Israel from the Kings to the Exile. He wrote it to encourage the Jews returning from 70 years of exile, including everything good from God’s point of …
2 Chronicles 1-2: The Ways of Wisdom or Wealth? Which Would you Pick? Read More »
In the final chapters of 1 Chronicles, in obedience, David hands the reigns to his young son, Solomon, who’s only 14. He is called by God to build the Temple and it was a magnificent temple. But first, David gives the last orders for the staffing of the temple, the plans and the materials to …
1 Chronicles Finale: King David Passes On the Building of the Temple of God to Solomon Read More »
Have you ever wondered if God is judging us because of the sinful actions of our leaders? In today’s chapters, we see how the sinful actions of King David trickle down to the people who end up suffering. However, our God shows mercy and lays plans for a future king including Jesus. Let’s dig in… …
1 Chronicles 21-22: The Sinful Actions of a Leader Affect the People Read More »
We all have battles in life. They could be relationships, illnesses, financial hardships, war, storms, droughts, you name it! The idea is to give it all to God. Today’s chapters in 1 Chronicles show how David was victorious against Israel’s enemies only with the help of God. Let’s dig in… 1 Chronicles 18 – David’s …
1 Chronicles 18-20: Victorious David Shows that Our Life Battles Belong to the Lord Read More »
When last we left the Hebrew people, they were enjoying 100 years of independence from any Gentile nation as the Hasmonean Dynasty. Why only 100 years? Where was God all this time? Today, we conclude the story with various people — both men and women — vying for power, and not caring who they crush …
Between Malachi and Matthew: Greedy, Obsessed People, Far from God, Vie for Power Read More »
During the 400 years between the last book of the Old Testament, Malachi and first book of the New Testament, Matthew, the people didn’t hear from God. It’s called the Intertestamental Period. What happened during those years? Was God really silent? Did He abandon Israel — His chosen people? In this special 2-part series, we …
Between Malachi and Matthew – 400 Years – When God was Silent Read More »
What would you do if God told you, “Nope. You are not to do that,” after you presented a great idea? Would you be mad? Would you be disappointed? David was neither. He was grateful, hopeful even joyful. Why? God gave him a powerful promise. What can we learn from this? Let’s dig in… 1 …
1 Chronicles 17: God tells David He’s Not the One, but Gives a Powerful Promise Read More »
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