There are blessed combinations in these verses. The presence of God starts to fill up this newly completed Temple. God has arrived! Without God’s glory the building is useless. 1 – Wonder and Word (vs. 1-13) The Ark of the… Read More ›
Month: September 2012
Watch Out For Liars and Lions – 1 Kings 13:1-32
This chapter tells us the events relating to a young prophet who came from Judah to confront Jeroboam. 1 – The Lord Directed Him (vs. 1-3) Little is known of this young prophet. His name is not even given. Like… Read More ›
The Power Of Kindness – 1 Kings 17:7-24
Sometimes things do not go right in life. Elijah and the family have been living together off miracles before something goes wrong. The son has died and the woman believes her past sins have brought this about. Elijah shows kindness…. Read More ›
Surveying The Construction – 1 Kings 9:1-28
It was a job well done. There is a certain pride in building something that looks good. In this chapter the building is finished. God now shows up to speak to Solomon. God is in the process of building people… Read More ›
Report From the Building Committee – 1 Kings 6:1-38
Have you read 1 Kings 6:1-38? If so, how did you respond to this reading? You might find it interesting if you are a builder! It is a chapter of measurements. It is a construction report. See 2 Timothy 3:16…. Read More ›
If You Could Change One Thing – 1 Kings 3:1-28
If you were given the opportunity by God to change one thing in your life what would you ask for? Would you pick great riches or live for one hundred years? Solomon is given this choice and his choice is… Read More ›
How To Help A Caveman – 1 Kings 19:1-18
It is unlikely that we can relate to Elijah calling down fire from heaven, but we can certainly relate to Elijah in becoming depressed and hiding away. Elijah had been on a high. He had defeated the prophets of Baal… Read More ›
Establishing A Throne – 1 Kings 2:1-46
The final words of a great leader were an important part of Biblical culture. Genesis 49 provides the last words of Jacob, laying out the will of God for his sons. Deuteronomy 33 gives the final blessing of Moses on… Read More ›
Building A House – 1 Kings 5:1-32
If you know the result does this motivate you or not? We are to have biblical confidence. Do you read a murder mystery from the front or do you take a peek at the back of the book first? Read… Read More ›
A Discerning Heart – 1 Kings 3:9
Ask yourself these questions for reflection. How is God renewing your heart? How have you been humbling yourself? How does wholehearted devotion to God impact your day to day life? Who have you served in response to the example of… Read More ›
Feed My Sheep 