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A Study Through 2 Chronicles
What Hope Is There for Israel and the Nations of the World? (2 Chronicles 7; Psalm 136)
Scripture reading - 2 Chronicles 7; Psalm 136 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. The reign of Solomon was a glorious time in Israel’s history. With humility, the young king requested that the LORD give him wisdom (2 Chronicles 1:10). God honored...
What Universal Truth Did Solomon Acknowledge in His Dedicatory Prayer for the Temple? (2 Chronicles 6)
Scripture reading - 2 Chronicles 6 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. Today’s Scripture reading continues the historical record of Solomon dedicating the Temple in Jerusalem. The text before us is nearly identical to what we considered in 1 Kings...
The Dedication and Celebration of the Temple (1 Kings 8; 2 Chronicles 5)
Scripture Reading – 1 Kings 8; 2 Chronicles 5 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. 1 Kings 8 – Dedication of the Temple We have followed the building of the Temple from its inception in the heart of King David to its construction and completion...
What Does the LORD Require? Nothing Less Than Your Best! (1 Kings 7; 2 Chronicles 4)
Scripture Reading - 1 Kings 7; 2 Chronicles 4 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. Because his reign was one of peace, Solomon dedicated himself to many construction projects during his lifetime. Solomon’s Palace Complex (1 Kings 7:1-12) While the...
Solomon’s Temple and the Veil of Separation (2 Chronicles 3)
Scripture reading - 2 Chronicles 3 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. Our chronological Scripture reading continues with 2 Chronicles 3 and an expanded record of Solomon building the Temple in Jerusalem. Pertinent historical details are...
Solomon’s Temple for the LORD (1 Kings 6; 2 Chronicles 2)
Scripture reading - 1 Kings 6; 2 Chronicles 2 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. Our study of God’s Word brings us to two parallel chapters in the Bible, 1 Kings 6 and 2 Chronicles 2 (We will conclude our readings of the Proverbs in a few days,...
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A Stingy Soul and A Virtuous Woman (Proverbs 11; Proverbs 12)
Scripture reading - Proverbs 11; Proverbs 12 Click on this link for translations of today's Bible study. We continue our chronological study of the Scriptures in search of “Uncommon Common Sense” in the Book of Proverbs. While time and space limit the scope of...
Prayer
Sleepless Nights? I’ve Got the Answer! (Psalm 148; Psalm 149)
Scripture reading – Psalm 148; Psalm 149 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. We are nearing the end of our chronological study of the Book of Psalms. Today’s Scripture reading consists of two Psalms (Psalm 148 and 149). Both psalms follow the...
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Sleepless Nights? I’ve Got the Answer! (Psalm 148; Psalm 149)
Scripture reading – Psalm 148; Psalm 149 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. We are nearing the end of our chronological study of the Book of Psalms. Today’s Scripture reading consists of two Psalms (Psalm 148 and 149). Both psalms follow the...