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pastor0573
May 31, 20232 min read
There's Lots of Advice Out There... (1 Kings 12:1-19)
In 1 Kings 12:1-19, the story unfolds with King Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, inheriting the throne of Israel. The people approached him,...
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pastor0573
May 30, 20232 min read
The Trappings of a King (1 Kings 10-11)
1 Kings 10-11 give us a glimpse into the life of King Solomon, who was renowned for his wisdom and wealth. He became king after his...
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pastor0573
May 27, 20232 min read
No One Is Truly Free (1 Kings 9)
Today, we’re going to dive into 1 Kings 9:1-28. We'll summarize the verses and then explore some interesting points that arise from the...
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pastor0573
May 24, 20232 min read
Inspired Help (1 Kings 7)
In today’s Bible reading, we cover 1 Kings 7, and I have to say, it's quite fascinating! Let me give you a quick summary of what happened...
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pastor0573
May 23, 20232 min read
Allies and Enemies (1 Kings 5-6; 2 Chronicles 2-3)
In today’s reading, we learn about a historic arrangement between Solomon and Hiram, the king of Tyre, where Solomon is able to source...
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pastor0573
May 22, 20232 min read
Kids, Close Your Eyes... (Song of Solomon)
Song of Solomon, a captivating book in the Bible, delves into the themes of love, desire, and the beauty of a committed relationship....
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pastor0573
May 20, 20232 min read
(1 Chronicles 2)
In 2 Chronicles 1, King Solomon ascends to the throne of Israel after his father David's death. Solomon seeks the Lord's favor and offers...
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pastor0573
May 18, 20232 min read
Do the Work (1 Chronicles 28)
Many of us associate Solomon with the grandeur and construction of the first Temple, and rightfully so. However, it's essential to...
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pastor0573
May 17, 20232 min read
Old Testament Responsibilities as a Kingdom of Priests
Today, I invite you to delve into the profound wisdom found in the book of 1 Chronicles, specifically verses 28 to 31 of chapter 23. This...
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pastor0573
May 16, 20231 min read
Whose Sacrifice Is It Anyway? (1 Chronicles 21:24)
When David wanted to purchase the threshing floor so he could build an altar and make sacrifices to God, Araunah offered to give him the...
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pastor0573
May 10, 20233 min read
Humiliation and Consequences (2 Samuel 10 and 1 Chronicles 19)
In our reading today, we see a chain of events that quickly spirals out of control and disaster results. A good deed is misinterpreted,...
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pastor0573
May 9, 20233 min read
Why Such Brutality? (2 Samuel 8-9; 1 Chronicles 18)
In 1 Chronicles 18 and 2 Samuel 8, we see a montage of military victories that God enables David to achieve over the enemies of Israel. ...
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pastor0573
May 6, 20231 min read
"You will not get in here!" (2 Samuel 5 & 1 Chronicles 11)
In 2 Samuel 5 and 1 Chronicles 11, we see the plans of God take shape as David becomes king. After ruling from Hebron for seven and a...
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pastor0573
May 2, 20232 min read
Why Genealogies? (1 Chronicles 1-2)
The book of 1 Chronicles opens with a lengthy and detailed set of genealogies. However, these chapters (and the ones following) provide a...
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pastor0573
Apr 28, 20232 min read
Why Was David Scared? (1 Samuel 21:10-15)
In his flight from the murderous rage of Saul, David found himself in Gath. And in 1 Samuel 21:10-15, we see the brief account of his...
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pastor0573
Apr 26, 20234 min read
Did God Cause Saul to Be Possessed? (1 Samuel 16)
In 1 Samuel 16, we begin to see the gradual transition of power from King Saul to the king-to-be David. God superintends over this...
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pastor0573
Apr 25, 20234 min read
What Did Saul Do Wrong? (1 Samuel 13)
In 1 Samuel 13, we see an impatient King Saul get himself into trouble when he gets tired of waiting for Samuel, and he decides to make a...
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pastor0573
Apr 23, 20233 min read
Loss and Return of the Ark (1 Samuel 4-6)
1 Samuel 4-6 tells the story of the Ark being lost in battle to the Philistines, its time in captivity, and its return to the nation of...
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pastor0573
Apr 23, 20233 min read
New Baby. New Beginning (1 Samuel 1-3)
The birth of Samuel is a very good story. It’s an interesting story. It’s the beginning of the story of one very important man, but...
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pastor0573
Apr 23, 20235 min read
A Guardian-Redeemer Whatnow? (Ruth 3-4)
As we read through chapters three and four of the book of Ruth, we’re treated to the answers that were built up in chapters 1 and 2. ...
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