Sep 23, 2021
2CHRONICLES 12-13:
Yesterday we heard of David’s grandson,
Rehoboam, and the unfortunate start to his reign. The northern
tribes revolted and went with Jeroboam. Rehoboam seems to have made
wise choices after that, at least for a short time.
PROVERBS 29b:
Today’s highlighted verse:
Pro. 29:23 GNT Arrogance will bring...
Sep 22, 2021
2CHRONICLES 10-11:
Yesterday we completed the story of Solomon’s
achievements.
PROVERBS 29a:
A
highlight for today:
Pro. 29:11 GNT Stupid people express their anger openly, but sensible people are patient and hold it back.
MATTHEW 11b:
Yesterday we heard Jesus’ teaching about John
the Baptist.
GNT Translation
notes:
Sep 21, 2021
2CHRONICLES 9:
Yesterday we heard God’s famous response to
Solomon, which is so often applied as a promise to America. It is
stretching it past the breaking point to apply that promise to
America. First of all, our country does not have a personal
relationship with God like that of Israel in Solomon’s time. We
also...
Sep 20, 2021
2CHRONICLES 7-8:
Yesterday we heard Solomon’s famous prayer at
the dedication of the temple. He understood that the people would
need forgiveness from the Lord, and requested the Lord’s
mercy.
PROVERBS 28a:
Another favorite:
Pro. 28:8 NLT Income from
charging high interest rates
will
end up in the pocket of someone who...
Sep 19, 2021
2CHRONICLES 6:
Yesterday we heard of the various things that
Huram-abi made under Solomon’s direction for the temple, and of the
dedication of the temple. In today’s (not reverent) language, we
might say that the Lord ‘showed up’ for that dedication, just like
He did for the dedication of the tabernacle.
PROVERBS...