Solomon’s Accomplishments in His First Twenty Years (1 Kings 9; 2 Chronicles 8)

Solomon’s Accomplishments in His First Twenty Years (1 Kings 9; 2 Chronicles 8)

Scripture reading – 1 Kings 9; 2 Chronicles 8) Click on this link for translations of this Bible study.  Today’s Scripture reading summarizes the first twenty years of Solomon’s reign as the king of Israel. 1 Kings 9and 2 Chronicles 8 are parallel passages of the same...
Why Do Many Hate the Jews and Despise Israel? (Psalm 147)

Why Do Many Hate the Jews and Despise Israel? (Psalm 147)

Scripture reading – Psalm 147   Some scholars suggest Psalm 147 was written after Israel returned from the Babylonian captivity; however, neither the occasion nor the author was revealed. Nevertheless, the mention of Jerusalem being built and the “outcasts of Israel”...
Sleepless Nights? I’ve Got the Answer! (Psalm 148; Psalm 149)

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...
What Hope Is There for Israel and the Nations of the World? (2 Chronicles 7; Psalm 136)

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...
What Universal Truth Did Solomon Acknowledge in His Dedicatory Prayer for the Temple? (2 Chronicles 6)

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...
What happens when men sacrifice their moral authority? – Lessons from the Life of David (2 Samuel 13-15) – On YouTube

What happens when men sacrifice their moral authority? – Lessons from the Life of David (2 Samuel 13-15) – On YouTube

“Troubles at Home: Lessons from the Life of David”  Text – 2 Samuel 13-15 Topic – When good men do nothing. Series –Logos: A Journey of Faith, Hope, and Love In His infinite wisdom, God recorded in His Word both the weaknesses and failures of mankind and His eternal,...