Worship and Praise: Uncovering the Depths of 1 Chronicles 25:1 1 Chronicles 25:1 (NIV) “David, together with the commanders of the army, set apart some of the descendants of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun for the ministry of prophesying, accompanied by harps, lyres, and cymbals. This is the list of the men who performed this service:”…
Remembering God’s Faithfulness: A Reflection on 1 Chronicles 16:8-12 1 Chronicles 16:8-12 (NIV) “Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek…
Unveiling the Richness of 1 Chronicles: Lessons from the Ancient Text 1 Chronicles 28:20 (NIV) “David also said to Solomon his son, ‘Be strong and courageous and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all…
Judgment and Mercy: Reflections on 2 Kings 22:1-2 Judgment and Mercy: Reflections on 2 Kings 22:1-2 2 Kings 22:1-2 (NIV) 1 Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. 2 His mother’s name was Jedidah daughter of Adaiah; she was from Bozkath. He did what was right…
2 Kings 20:1-7: Hope in Despair 2 Kings 20:1-7 (NIV) 1 In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to him and said, “This is what the Lord says: Put your house in order, because you are going to die; you will not…
2 Kings 4:1-7: God’s Miraculous Provision 2 Kings 4:1-7 (NIV) 1 The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.” 2…
The Lessons of 2 Kings: Finding Hope Through Trials The Lessons of 2 Kings: Finding Hope Through Trials 2 Kings 6:15-17 (NIV) “When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. ‘Oh no, my lord! What shall…
Faithfulness in a Fallen World: Insights from 1 Kings 19:11-13 1 Kings 19:11-13 (NIV) 11 The Lord said, “Go out and stand on the mountains in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.” Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the…
1 Kings 18:36-38: The Power of Prayer 1 Kings 18:36-38: The Power of Prayer 1 Kings 18:36-38 (NIV) “At the time of sacrifice, the prophet Elijah stepped forward and prayed: ‘Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, let it be known today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant…
Wisdom and Leadership: Insights from 1 Kings 3:5-14 1 Kings 3:5-14 At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask what I shall give you.” And Solomon said, “You have shown great mercy to Your servant David my father, because he walked before You in truth, in righteousness,…