Romans 15:5 (NIV) May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus,
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unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus
Romans 15:5 (NIV) May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus,
Listen Now!
Got a question? Ask the wise king.
Read: 1 Kings 10:1-29
v 10:3 Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too hard for the king to explain to her.
King Solomon wisdom foreshadowed that of King Jesus. Jesus Himself declared in Matthew 12:42 “Now one greater than Solomon is here.” So if you have a question, don't hesitate to ask God, "nothing is too hard for Him."
v 10:23 King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth.
Again as a foreshadow of Christ, King Solomon was richer & wiser than all other kings. Christ is richer & wiser than all other kings/kingdoms (namely, the prince of the air). The devil don't have the most riches, nor is he wiser than our Messiah. Stick with Christ for riches and wisdom beyond comparison!
Solomon is only a shadow of the splendor of God's kingdom. ~ TITW
v 10:3 Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too hard for the king to explain to her.
King Solomon wisdom foreshadowed that of King Jesus. Jesus Himself declared in Matthew 12:42 “Now one greater than Solomon is here.” So if you have a question, don't hesitate to ask God, "nothing is too hard for Him."
v 10:23 King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth.
Again as a foreshadow of Christ, King Solomon was richer & wiser than all other kings. Christ is richer & wiser than all other kings/kingdoms (namely, the prince of the air). The devil don't have the most riches, nor is he wiser than our Messiah. Stick with Christ for riches and wisdom beyond comparison!
Solomon is only a shadow of the splendor of God's kingdom. ~ TITW
Who among us will build in the house of the Lord?
Read: 1 Kings 5:1-18
Today in the Word
First, Solomon's project was wisely grounded in the peace of God (vv. 4-5). He did not claim credit for himself, but recognized that building success was only possible in the context of peace from God.
Second, Solomon's idea for a temple was founded on God's promise to David. Solomon's construction project wasn't grounded in his own vision.
Additionally, Gentiles were an integral part of the building of God's house, foreshadowing the words of Jesus: “My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations” (Mark 11:17; cf. Isa. 56:7). Though starting with Israel, God's kingdom would eventually include non-Jews as well. Today's passage hints at the expansive purpose of God for His people.
v. 14 He sent them off to Lebanon in shifts of ten thousand a month, so that they spent one month in Lebanon and two months at home...
Solomon wisely had set up work life balance to keep men happy during construction of God's house.
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible
5:1-9 There is no adversary of Satan to oppose or to hinder temple work. ... Tyre supplies Israel with craftsmen, Israel will supply Tyre with corn, ... Thus, by the wise disposal of Providence, one country has need of another, and is benefitted by another, that there may be dependence on one another, to the glory of God.
5:10-18 The temple was chiefly built by the riches and labour of Gentiles, which typified their being called into the church. Solomon commanded, and they brought costly stones for the foundation. Christ, who is laid for a Foundation, is a chosen and precious Stone...
Today in the Word
First, Solomon's project was wisely grounded in the peace of God (vv. 4-5). He did not claim credit for himself, but recognized that building success was only possible in the context of peace from God.
Second, Solomon's idea for a temple was founded on God's promise to David. Solomon's construction project wasn't grounded in his own vision.
Additionally, Gentiles were an integral part of the building of God's house, foreshadowing the words of Jesus: “My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations” (Mark 11:17; cf. Isa. 56:7). Though starting with Israel, God's kingdom would eventually include non-Jews as well. Today's passage hints at the expansive purpose of God for His people.
v. 14 He sent them off to Lebanon in shifts of ten thousand a month, so that they spent one month in Lebanon and two months at home...
Solomon wisely had set up work life balance to keep men happy during construction of God's house.
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible
5:1-9 There is no adversary of Satan to oppose or to hinder temple work. ... Tyre supplies Israel with craftsmen, Israel will supply Tyre with corn, ... Thus, by the wise disposal of Providence, one country has need of another, and is benefitted by another, that there may be dependence on one another, to the glory of God.
5:10-18 The temple was chiefly built by the riches and labour of Gentiles, which typified their being called into the church. Solomon commanded, and they brought costly stones for the foundation. Christ, who is laid for a Foundation, is a chosen and precious Stone...
1 Kings 3:2
3:2 The people, however, were still sacrificing at the high places, because a temple had not yet been built for the Name of the Lord.
An intriguing scripture! Lord I pray for your revelation.
HIGH PLACES BEING IN USE HIS SACRIFICES AT GIBEON.
high places were altars erected on natural or artificial eminences, probably from the idea that men were brought nearer to the Deity. They had been used by the patriarchs, and had become so universal among the heathen that they were almost identified with idolatry. They were prohibited in the law (Leviticus 17:3,4,Deuteronomy 12:13,14, Jeremiah 7:31, Ezekiel 6:3,4, Hosea 10:8). But, so long as the tabernacle was migratory and the means for the national worship were merely provisional, the worship on those high places was tolerated. Hence, as accounting for their continuance, it is expressly stated (1 Kings 3:2) that God had not yet chosen a permanent and exclusive place for his worship. ~ Jamieson, Fausset, Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatoryon the Whole Bible
An intriguing scripture! Lord I pray for your revelation.
HIGH PLACES BEING IN USE HIS SACRIFICES AT GIBEON.
high places were altars erected on natural or artificial eminences, probably from the idea that men were brought nearer to the Deity. They had been used by the patriarchs, and had become so universal among the heathen that they were almost identified with idolatry. They were prohibited in the law (Leviticus 17:3,4,Deuteronomy 12:13,14, Jeremiah 7:31, Ezekiel 6:3,4, Hosea 10:8). But, so long as the tabernacle was migratory and the means for the national worship were merely provisional, the worship on those high places was tolerated. Hence, as accounting for their continuance, it is expressly stated (1 Kings 3:2) that God had not yet chosen a permanent and exclusive place for his worship. ~ Jamieson, Fausset, Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatoryon the Whole Bible
Give back everything that belonged to her
God will restore everything that the devil will try to steal!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Because you have seen me, you have believed. - John 20:29
TODAY IN THE WORDRead: 2 Kings 4:8-37; 8:1-6
and he let none of his words fall to the ground
Read 1 Samuel 3:1-21
v3.19 The LORD was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of his words fall to the ground.
Prayer: Lord, as I preach for You, please let me hear from You! and as you did for Samuel let none of my words fall to the ground. Lord, as my wife prophesy in Your Name, please let her hear from You! and as you did for Samuel let none of her words fall to the ground.
v3.19 The LORD was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of his words fall to the ground.
Prayer: Lord, as I preach for You, please let me hear from You! and as you did for Samuel let none of my words fall to the ground. Lord, as my wife prophesy in Your Name, please let her hear from You! and as you did for Samuel let none of her words fall to the ground.
conceited or confident? What's the difference?
Read: 1 Samuel 17:17-58
in the passage above, Eliab, David's oldest brother, accused him of being conceited (v. 28)
to which David simply turned away to someone else and brought up the same matter (v.30)
Was David conceited or confident? Conceit or confidence depends on whom you place your trust in.
Based upon David's testimony (v. 34-37) and his conversation with Goliath (v.45), David knew the battle is the LORD's! (v. 47) "David revealed the source of his confidence—it was not in experience or the king's armor or his brother's approval. It was in the Lord."
The difference between conceit and confidence is the source of the trust. All believers should have confident in their Lord's ability to deliver them. This may appear as conceit to the world!
"No one took David seriously, not Eliab or Saul or Goliath. But David's confidence wasn't based on the approval of others. Where do we find our confidence? Do we trust our own resources, or our shining resume, or our bank account? Do we seek approval from others, or rest secure in our knowledge of God? We will all face challenges in life, moments when we are asked to stand for what is right. To the world, we might appear insignificant. But God can use even one person willing to be courageous for Him. "
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