We begin to read about King Solomon in today’s Bible reading*. When God asked Solomon what he wanted, he asked for wisdom. God answers his request and grants his request of wisdom with blessings above and beyond his request. (1 Kings 3:12-13; 2 Chronicles 1:11-12) God is known for that kind of thing! (Ephesians 3:20)…
Today’s Bible reading* is the beginning of the longest Psalm. Psalm 119 is a testimony of the priority of God’s Word for God’s people. Over and over again, in the classic Hebrew poetry style, the psalmist uses different descriptions of God’s Word. Every verse talks of the benefits of God’s Word. He uses eight words…
We read of trouble in the house of David in today’s Bible reading*. David is an old man. He has promised that Solomon would succeed him as Israel’s king. But there’s a problem. Nathan sees that Adonijah had conspired to succeed David. He tells Solomon’s mother to report the news to David. Then Nathan entered…
One of the most insightful classes I had in Pastoral Ministry class in Seminary wasn’t taught by the professor. He was out that day and his grader stepped in for him. He used an illustration of placing “Danger! Bridge Out!” signs on a mountain road. He pointed out the church’s strength of warning of the…
Today’s Bible reading* records the psalmists praising and giving thanks to God. In their worship, the Psalmists recognize God’s absolute sovereignty over all things. They thank God for creation, people, God’s faithfulness, His grace and compassion, His redemption of His people, His everlasting steadfast love, the fact that God hears and cares for His people,…
In today’s Bible reading* David realizes that he will never complete his plans. He had planned to build a temple to house the Ark of the Covenant. The Ark of the Covenant was the box that Moses built for transporting the Ten Commandment Tablets, a jar of manna, and Aaron’s budded rod. This was the…
