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 ›
Old Testament
The Old Testament is a collection of thirty-nine books about the history and religion of the people of Israel. They represent a unified narrative about God and his attempt to relate to humankind by relating to a specific group of people. The Old Testament contains four main sections: the Pentateuch, the Former Prophets (or Historical Books), the Writings, and the Latter Prophets.
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 ›
A Chink In The Armour – 1 Kings 22
A chink in the armour of the Christian can be dangerous and there are many fiery darts of Satan that could cause serious damage. Here are four things that can cause us to expose a chink in our armour 1… Read More ›
The People Reject God For An Earthly King – 1 Samuel 8:1-22
Introduction: – Israel was led by judges, appointed by God. Their defeats were the result of their own sins, not any failure on the part of the judges. Some judges included Gideon, Deborah and Samson – great heroes of Israel…. Read More ›
From Sin To Clear Conscience- 2 Samuel 24:1-25
Sometimes temptation gets the better of us. Let’s take a closer look at how to avoid falling into sin and what to do once we’ve failed. 1 – Sin tempts us (2 Sam. 24:1) The beginning of this passage is… Read More ›
David’s Darkest Hour – 2 Samuel 11:1-2
This was the same man who showed great kindness to Mephibosheth. David, though a man after God’s own heart, was not perfect. God does not gloss over the sins of David. I am frightened at what David did, frightened because… Read More ›