Sitting on the patio, listening to the rain.
It's probably about to get ugly in some parts of Southern California with this rainstorm, but as for me and my house, we will praise the Lord for this blessing.
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It's probably about to get ugly in some parts of Southern California with this rainstorm, but as for me and my house, we will praise the Lord for this blessing.
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CHRONOLOGICAL YEAR THROUGH THE BIBLE
with Daily Grace
(Note: you can find this daily Bible reading on Youversion dot com)
Also: before you begin reading, pause for a moment to pray that God will help you know Him more today than yesterday. As you read today’s chapters, consider these questions:
1. What attributes of God’s character are revealed in the passage?
Consider places where the text directly states the character of God, as well as how His character is revealed through His words and actions.
2. How does the passage point to Jesus?
Consider how the passage reveals the problem of sin and the forgiveness of sins offered through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. What do I learn about myself in light of who God is?
3. How should the truth of this passage change me?
Consider how you fall short of God’s character, how the text reveals your sin nature, and what it says about your new identity in Christ.
Consider how you might pray for God to change your heart or what practical steps you can take toward cultivating habits of holiness.
4. How do the events of today's reading help you better understand the grand narrative of Scripture?
Mush additions to this study guide:
Here are God's character traits, or the fruits of the Spirit, that we are to strive for every day from Galatians 5:22-23:
"But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives:
📍love,
📍joy,
📍peace,
📍patience,
📍kindness,
📍goodness,
📍faithfulness,
📍gentleness,
📍self-control.
There is no law against these things!"
Until we can insert the phrase "[our name], you are" or "you have" in front of each of God's characteristics, or *fruit*, we have work to do.
These character traits do not come naturally to most of us, and daily study of God's Word will help us understand more clearly.
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with Daily Grace
(Note: you can find this daily Bible reading on Youversion dot com)
Also: before you begin reading, pause for a moment to pray that God will help you know Him more today than yesterday. As you read today’s chapters, consider these questions:
1. What attributes of God’s character are revealed in the passage?
Consider places where the text directly states the character of God, as well as how His character is revealed through His words and actions.
2. How does the passage point to Jesus?
Consider how the passage reveals the problem of sin and the forgiveness of sins offered through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. What do I learn about myself in light of who God is?
3. How should the truth of this passage change me?
Consider how you fall short of God’s character, how the text reveals your sin nature, and what it says about your new identity in Christ.
Consider how you might pray for God to change your heart or what practical steps you can take toward cultivating habits of holiness.
4. How do the events of today's reading help you better understand the grand narrative of Scripture?
Mush additions to this study guide:
Here are God's character traits, or the fruits of the Spirit, that we are to strive for every day from Galatians 5:22-23:
"But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives:
📍love,
📍joy,
📍peace,
📍patience,
📍kindness,
📍goodness,
📍faithfulness,
📍gentleness,
📍self-control.
There is no law against these things!"
Until we can insert the phrase "[our name], you are" or "you have" in front of each of God's characteristics, or *fruit*, we have work to do.
These character traits do not come naturally to most of us, and daily study of God's Word will help us understand more clearly.
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1 CHRONICLES 27
THE MILITARY DIVISIONS
I Chronicles 27:1-24 NKJV
[1] And the children of Israel, according to their number, the heads of fathers’ houses, the captains of thousands and hundreds and their officers, served the king in every matter of the military divisions. These divisions came in and went out month by month throughout all the months of the year, each division having twenty-four thousand. [2] Over the first division for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel, and in his division were twenty-four thousand; [3] he was of the children of Perez, and the chief of all the captains of the army for the first month. [4] Over the division of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and of his division Mikloth also was the leader; in his division were twenty-four thousand. [5] The third captain of the army for the third month was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the priest, who was chief; in his division were twenty-four thousand. [6] This was the Benaiah who was mighty among the thirty, and was over the thirty; in his division was Ammizabad his son. [7] The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him; in his division were twenty-four thousand. [8] The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite; in his division were twenty-four thousand. [9] The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite; in his division were twenty-four thousand. [10] The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim; in his division were twenty-four thousand. [11] The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbechai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites; in his division were twenty-four thousand. [12] The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anathothite, of the Benjamites; in his division were twenty-four thousand. [13] The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites; in his division were twenty-four thousand. [14] The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim; in his division were twenty-four thousand. [15] The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel; in his division were twenty-four thousand.
LEADERS OF TRIBES
[16] Furthermore, over the tribes of Israel: the officer over the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri; over the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah; [17] over the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel; over the Aaronites, Zadok; [18] over Judah, Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar, Omri the son of Michael; [19] over Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah; over Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel; [20] over the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah; over the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah; [21] over the half–tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah; over Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner; [22] over Dan, Azarel the son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel. [23] But David did not take the number of those twenty years old and under, because the Lord had said He would multiply Israel like the stars of the heavens. [24] Joab the son of Zeruiah began a census, but he did not finish, for wrath came upon Israel because of this census; nor was the number recorded in the account of the chronicles of King David.
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THE MILITARY DIVISIONS
I Chronicles 27:1-24 NKJV
[1] And the children of Israel, according to their number, the heads of fathers’ houses, the captains of thousands and hundreds and their officers, served the king in every matter of the military divisions. These divisions came in and went out month by month throughout all the months of the year, each division having twenty-four thousand. [2] Over the first division for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel, and in his division were twenty-four thousand; [3] he was of the children of Perez, and the chief of all the captains of the army for the first month. [4] Over the division of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and of his division Mikloth also was the leader; in his division were twenty-four thousand. [5] The third captain of the army for the third month was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the priest, who was chief; in his division were twenty-four thousand. [6] This was the Benaiah who was mighty among the thirty, and was over the thirty; in his division was Ammizabad his son. [7] The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him; in his division were twenty-four thousand. [8] The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite; in his division were twenty-four thousand. [9] The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite; in his division were twenty-four thousand. [10] The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim; in his division were twenty-four thousand. [11] The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbechai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites; in his division were twenty-four thousand. [12] The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anathothite, of the Benjamites; in his division were twenty-four thousand. [13] The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites; in his division were twenty-four thousand. [14] The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim; in his division were twenty-four thousand. [15] The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel; in his division were twenty-four thousand.
LEADERS OF TRIBES
[16] Furthermore, over the tribes of Israel: the officer over the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri; over the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah; [17] over the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel; over the Aaronites, Zadok; [18] over Judah, Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar, Omri the son of Michael; [19] over Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah; over Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel; [20] over the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah; over the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah; [21] over the half–tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah; over Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner; [22] over Dan, Azarel the son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel. [23] But David did not take the number of those twenty years old and under, because the Lord had said He would multiply Israel like the stars of the heavens. [24] Joab the son of Zeruiah began a census, but he did not finish, for wrath came upon Israel because of this census; nor was the number recorded in the account of the chronicles of King David.
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1 CHRONICLES 27 (continued)
OTHER STATE OFFICIALS
I Chronicles 27:25-34 NKJV
[25] And Azmaveth the son of Adiel was over the king’s treasuries; and Jehonathan the son of Uzziah was over the storehouses in the field, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses. [26] Ezri the son of Chelub was over those who did the work of the field for tilling the ground. [27] And Shimei the Ramathite was over the vineyards, and Zabdi the Shiphmite was over the produce of the vineyards for the supply of wine. [28] Baal-Hanan the Gederite was over the olive trees and the sycamore trees that were in the lowlands, and Joash was over the store of oil. [29] And Shitrai the Sharonite was over the herds that fed in Sharon, and Shaphat the son of Adlai was over the herds that were in the valleys. [30] Obil the Ishmaelite was over the camels, Jehdeiah the Meronothite was over the donkeys, [31] and Jaziz the Hagrite was over the flocks. All these were the officials over King David’s property. [32] Also Jehonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor, a wise man, and a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king’s sons. [33] Ahithophel was the king’s counselor, and Hushai the Archite was the king’s companion. [34] After Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, then Abiathar. And the general of the king’s army was Joab.
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OTHER STATE OFFICIALS
I Chronicles 27:25-34 NKJV
[25] And Azmaveth the son of Adiel was over the king’s treasuries; and Jehonathan the son of Uzziah was over the storehouses in the field, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses. [26] Ezri the son of Chelub was over those who did the work of the field for tilling the ground. [27] And Shimei the Ramathite was over the vineyards, and Zabdi the Shiphmite was over the produce of the vineyards for the supply of wine. [28] Baal-Hanan the Gederite was over the olive trees and the sycamore trees that were in the lowlands, and Joash was over the store of oil. [29] And Shitrai the Sharonite was over the herds that fed in Sharon, and Shaphat the son of Adlai was over the herds that were in the valleys. [30] Obil the Ishmaelite was over the camels, Jehdeiah the Meronothite was over the donkeys, [31] and Jaziz the Hagrite was over the flocks. All these were the officials over King David’s property. [32] Also Jehonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor, a wise man, and a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king’s sons. [33] Ahithophel was the king’s counselor, and Hushai the Archite was the king’s companion. [34] After Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, then Abiathar. And the general of the king’s army was Joab.
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1 CHRONICLES 28
SOLOMON INSTRUCTED TO BUILD THE TEMPLE
I Chronicles 28:1-19 NKJV
[1] Now David assembled at Jerusalem all the leaders of Israel: the officers of the tribes and the captains of the divisions who served the king, the captains over thousands and captains over hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possessions of the king and of his sons, with the officials, the valiant men, and all the mighty men of valor. [2] Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Hear me, my brethren and my people: I had it in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and for the footstool of our God, and had made preparations to build it. [3] But God said to me, ‘You shall not build a house for My name, because you have been a man of war and have shed blood.’ [4] However the Lord God of Israel chose me above all the house of my father to be king over Israel forever, for He has chosen Judah to be the ruler. And of the house of Judah, the house of my father, and among the sons of my father, He was pleased with me to make me king over all Israel. [5] And of all my sons (for the Lord has given me many sons) He has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the Lord over Israel. [6] Now He said to me, ‘It is your son Solomon who shall build My house and My courts; for I have chosen him to be My son, and I will be his Father. [7] Moreover I will establish his kingdom forever, if he is steadfast to observe My commandments and My judgments, as it is this day.’ [8] Now therefore, in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of the Lord, and in the hearing of our God, be careful to seek out all the commandments of the Lord your God, that you may possess this good land, and leave it as an inheritance for your children after you forever. [9] “As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever. [10] Consider now, for the Lord has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be strong, and do it.” [11] Then David gave his son Solomon the plans for the vestibule, its houses, its treasuries, its upper chambers, its inner chambers, and the place of the mercy seat; [12] and the plans for all that he had by the Spirit, of the courts of the house of the Lord, of all the chambers all around, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries for the dedicated things; [13] also for the division of the priests and the Levites, for all the work of the service of the house of the Lord, and for all the articles of service in the house of the Lord. [14] He gave gold by weight for things of gold, for all articles used in every kind of service; also silver for all articles of silver by weight, for all articles used in every kind of service; [15] the weight for the lampstands of gold, and their lamps of gold, by weight for each lampstand and its lamps; for the lampstands of silver by weight, for the lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand. [16] And by weight he gave gold for the tables of the showbread, for each table, and silver for the tables of silver; [17] also pure gold for the forks, the basins, the pitchers of pure gold, and the golden bowls—he gave gold by weight for every bowl; and for the silver bowls, silver by weight for every bowl; [18] and refined gold by weight for the altar of incense, and for the construction of the chariot, that is, the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the Lord. [19] “All this,” said David, “the Lord made me understand in writing, by His hand upon me, all the works of these plans.”
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SOLOMON INSTRUCTED TO BUILD THE TEMPLE
I Chronicles 28:1-19 NKJV
[1] Now David assembled at Jerusalem all the leaders of Israel: the officers of the tribes and the captains of the divisions who served the king, the captains over thousands and captains over hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possessions of the king and of his sons, with the officials, the valiant men, and all the mighty men of valor. [2] Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Hear me, my brethren and my people: I had it in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and for the footstool of our God, and had made preparations to build it. [3] But God said to me, ‘You shall not build a house for My name, because you have been a man of war and have shed blood.’ [4] However the Lord God of Israel chose me above all the house of my father to be king over Israel forever, for He has chosen Judah to be the ruler. And of the house of Judah, the house of my father, and among the sons of my father, He was pleased with me to make me king over all Israel. [5] And of all my sons (for the Lord has given me many sons) He has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the Lord over Israel. [6] Now He said to me, ‘It is your son Solomon who shall build My house and My courts; for I have chosen him to be My son, and I will be his Father. [7] Moreover I will establish his kingdom forever, if he is steadfast to observe My commandments and My judgments, as it is this day.’ [8] Now therefore, in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of the Lord, and in the hearing of our God, be careful to seek out all the commandments of the Lord your God, that you may possess this good land, and leave it as an inheritance for your children after you forever. [9] “As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever. [10] Consider now, for the Lord has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be strong, and do it.” [11] Then David gave his son Solomon the plans for the vestibule, its houses, its treasuries, its upper chambers, its inner chambers, and the place of the mercy seat; [12] and the plans for all that he had by the Spirit, of the courts of the house of the Lord, of all the chambers all around, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries for the dedicated things; [13] also for the division of the priests and the Levites, for all the work of the service of the house of the Lord, and for all the articles of service in the house of the Lord. [14] He gave gold by weight for things of gold, for all articles used in every kind of service; also silver for all articles of silver by weight, for all articles used in every kind of service; [15] the weight for the lampstands of gold, and their lamps of gold, by weight for each lampstand and its lamps; for the lampstands of silver by weight, for the lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand. [16] And by weight he gave gold for the tables of the showbread, for each table, and silver for the tables of silver; [17] also pure gold for the forks, the basins, the pitchers of pure gold, and the golden bowls—he gave gold by weight for every bowl; and for the silver bowls, silver by weight for every bowl; [18] and refined gold by weight for the altar of incense, and for the construction of the chariot, that is, the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the Lord. [19] “All this,” said David, “the Lord made me understand in writing, by His hand upon me, all the works of these plans.”
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1 CHRONICLES 28 (continued)
SOLOMON INSTRUCTED TO BUILD THE TEMPLE (continued)
I Chronicles 28:20-21 NKJV
[20] And David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and of good courage, and do it; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord God—my God—will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord. [21] Here are the divisions of the priests and the Levites for all the service of the house of God; and every willing craftsman will be with you for all manner of workmanship, for every kind of service; also the leaders and all the people will be completely at your command.”
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SOLOMON INSTRUCTED TO BUILD THE TEMPLE (continued)
I Chronicles 28:20-21 NKJV
[20] And David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and of good courage, and do it; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord God—my God—will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord. [21] Here are the divisions of the priests and the Levites for all the service of the house of God; and every willing craftsman will be with you for all manner of workmanship, for every kind of service; also the leaders and all the people will be completely at your command.”
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1 CHRONICLES 29
OFFERINGS FOR BUILDING THE TEMPLE
I Chronicles 29:1-20 NKJV
[1] Furthermore King David said to all the assembly: “My son Solomon, whom alone God has chosen, is young and inexperienced; and the work is great, because the temple is not for man but for the Lord God. [2] Now for the house of my God I have prepared with all my might: gold for things to be made of gold, silver for things of silver, bronze for things of bronze, iron for things of iron, wood for things of wood, onyx stones, stones to be set, glistening stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and marble slabs in abundance. [3] Moreover, because I have set my affection on the house of my God, I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house, my own special treasure of gold and silver: [4] three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the houses; [5] the gold for things of gold and the silver for things of silver, and for all kinds of work to be done by the hands of craftsmen. Who then is willing to consecrate himself this day to the Lord?” [6] Then the leaders of the fathers’ houses, leaders of the tribes of Israel, the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the officers over the king’s work, offered willingly. [7] They gave for the work of the house of God five thousand talents and ten thousand darics of gold, ten thousand talents of silver, eighteen thousand talents of bronze, and one hundred thousand talents of iron. [8] And whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the Lord, into the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite. [9] Then the people rejoiced, for they had offered willingly, because with a loyal heart they had offered willingly to the Lord; and King David also rejoiced greatly.
DAVID’S PRAISE TO GOD
[10] Therefore David blessed the Lord before all the assembly; and David said: “Blessed are You, Lord God of Israel, our Father, forever and ever. [11] Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, The power and the glory, The victory and the majesty; For all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours; Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, And You are exalted as head over all. [12] Both riches and honor come from You, And You reign over all. In Your hand is power and might; In Your hand it is to make great And to give strength to all. [13] “Now therefore, our God, We thank You And praise Your glorious name. [14] But who am I, and who are my people, That we should be able to offer so willingly as this? For all things come from You, And of Your own we have given You. [15] For we are aliens and pilgrims before You, As were all our fathers; Our days on earth are as a shadow, And without hope. [16] “O Lord our God, all this abundance that we have prepared to build You a house for Your holy name is from Your hand, and is all Your own. [17] I know also, my God, that You test the heart and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things; and now with joy I have seen Your people, who are present here to offer willingly to You. [18] O Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our fathers, keep this forever in the intent of the thoughts of the heart of Your people, and fix their heart toward You. [19] And give my son Solomon a loyal heart to keep Your commandments and Your testimonies and Your statutes, to do all these things, and to build the temple for which I have made provision.” [20] Then David said to all the assembly, “Now bless the Lord your God.” So all the assembly blessed the Lord God of their fathers, and bowed their heads and prostrated themselves before the Lord and the king.
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OFFERINGS FOR BUILDING THE TEMPLE
I Chronicles 29:1-20 NKJV
[1] Furthermore King David said to all the assembly: “My son Solomon, whom alone God has chosen, is young and inexperienced; and the work is great, because the temple is not for man but for the Lord God. [2] Now for the house of my God I have prepared with all my might: gold for things to be made of gold, silver for things of silver, bronze for things of bronze, iron for things of iron, wood for things of wood, onyx stones, stones to be set, glistening stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and marble slabs in abundance. [3] Moreover, because I have set my affection on the house of my God, I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house, my own special treasure of gold and silver: [4] three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the houses; [5] the gold for things of gold and the silver for things of silver, and for all kinds of work to be done by the hands of craftsmen. Who then is willing to consecrate himself this day to the Lord?” [6] Then the leaders of the fathers’ houses, leaders of the tribes of Israel, the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the officers over the king’s work, offered willingly. [7] They gave for the work of the house of God five thousand talents and ten thousand darics of gold, ten thousand talents of silver, eighteen thousand talents of bronze, and one hundred thousand talents of iron. [8] And whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the Lord, into the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite. [9] Then the people rejoiced, for they had offered willingly, because with a loyal heart they had offered willingly to the Lord; and King David also rejoiced greatly.
DAVID’S PRAISE TO GOD
[10] Therefore David blessed the Lord before all the assembly; and David said: “Blessed are You, Lord God of Israel, our Father, forever and ever. [11] Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, The power and the glory, The victory and the majesty; For all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours; Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, And You are exalted as head over all. [12] Both riches and honor come from You, And You reign over all. In Your hand is power and might; In Your hand it is to make great And to give strength to all. [13] “Now therefore, our God, We thank You And praise Your glorious name. [14] But who am I, and who are my people, That we should be able to offer so willingly as this? For all things come from You, And of Your own we have given You. [15] For we are aliens and pilgrims before You, As were all our fathers; Our days on earth are as a shadow, And without hope. [16] “O Lord our God, all this abundance that we have prepared to build You a house for Your holy name is from Your hand, and is all Your own. [17] I know also, my God, that You test the heart and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things; and now with joy I have seen Your people, who are present here to offer willingly to You. [18] O Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our fathers, keep this forever in the intent of the thoughts of the heart of Your people, and fix their heart toward You. [19] And give my son Solomon a loyal heart to keep Your commandments and Your testimonies and Your statutes, to do all these things, and to build the temple for which I have made provision.” [20] Then David said to all the assembly, “Now bless the Lord your God.” So all the assembly blessed the Lord God of their fathers, and bowed their heads and prostrated themselves before the Lord and the king.
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1 CHRONICLES 29 (continued)
SOLOMON ANOINTED KING
I Chronicles 29:21-30 NKJV
[21] And they made sacrifices to the Lord and offered burnt offerings to the Lord on the next day: a thousand bulls, a thousand rams, a thousand lambs, with their drink offerings, and sacrifices in abundance for all Israel. [22] So they ate and drank before the Lord with great gladness on that day. And they made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed him before the Lord to be the leader, and Zadok to be priest. [23] Then Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him. [24] All the leaders and the mighty men, and also all the sons of King David, submitted themselves to King Solomon. [25] So the Lord exalted Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed on him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.
THE CLOSE OF DAVID’S REIGN
[26] Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. [27] And the period that he reigned over Israel was forty years; seven years he reigned in Hebron, and thirty-three years he reigned in Jerusalem. [28] So he died in a good old age, full of days and riches and honor; and Solomon his son reigned in his place. [29] Now the acts of King David, first and last, indeed they are written in the book of Samuel the seer, in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the book of Gad the seer, [30] with all his reign and his might, and the events that happened to him, to Israel, and to all the kingdoms of the lands.
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SOLOMON ANOINTED KING
I Chronicles 29:21-30 NKJV
[21] And they made sacrifices to the Lord and offered burnt offerings to the Lord on the next day: a thousand bulls, a thousand rams, a thousand lambs, with their drink offerings, and sacrifices in abundance for all Israel. [22] So they ate and drank before the Lord with great gladness on that day. And they made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed him before the Lord to be the leader, and Zadok to be priest. [23] Then Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him. [24] All the leaders and the mighty men, and also all the sons of King David, submitted themselves to King Solomon. [25] So the Lord exalted Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed on him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.
THE CLOSE OF DAVID’S REIGN
[26] Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. [27] And the period that he reigned over Israel was forty years; seven years he reigned in Hebron, and thirty-three years he reigned in Jerusalem. [28] So he died in a good old age, full of days and riches and honor; and Solomon his son reigned in his place. [29] Now the acts of King David, first and last, indeed they are written in the book of Samuel the seer, in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the book of Gad the seer, [30] with all his reign and his might, and the events that happened to him, to Israel, and to all the kingdoms of the lands.
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PSALMS 127
LABORING AND PROSPERING WITH THE LORD
A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon.
Psalms 127:1-5 NKJV
[1] Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. [2] It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives His beloved sleep. [3] Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. [4] Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth. [5] Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.
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LABORING AND PROSPERING WITH THE LORD
A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon.
Psalms 127:1-5 NKJV
[1] Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. [2] It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives His beloved sleep. [3] Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. [4] Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth. [5] Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.
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Mush notes and prayer:
Many times throughout the Bible, the Lord uses ungodly leaders for His purpose (Persian King Darius and KingArtaxerxes in the book of Ezra, I believe, are two examples). What we have witnessed in the last few days, and by Trump's own admission to not being sure he is heaven-bound, is the Lord doing the same thing as He did in the OT: positioning government leaders for His purpose and ultimately, for His people.
All of this to say, if you are a believer, and whatever your personal preferences are, praying for Trump to follow God's will is a worthy prayer today.
Also, some of my followers (and nons) need to brush up on their end-time prophecy re peace in the Middle East.
PRAYER:
Dear Lord,
Help me keep my eyes on You today with a particular focus on the signs and wonders You are presenting us for Your return. Let us put aside the nonsense that distracts us from You. Lead more of us to lead Your people to the truth without fear and with compelling conviction and blameless walks. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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Many times throughout the Bible, the Lord uses ungodly leaders for His purpose (Persian King Darius and KingArtaxerxes in the book of Ezra, I believe, are two examples). What we have witnessed in the last few days, and by Trump's own admission to not being sure he is heaven-bound, is the Lord doing the same thing as He did in the OT: positioning government leaders for His purpose and ultimately, for His people.
All of this to say, if you are a believer, and whatever your personal preferences are, praying for Trump to follow God's will is a worthy prayer today.
Also, some of my followers (and nons) need to brush up on their end-time prophecy re peace in the Middle East.
PRAYER:
Dear Lord,
Help me keep my eyes on You today with a particular focus on the signs and wonders You are presenting us for Your return. Let us put aside the nonsense that distracts us from You. Lead more of us to lead Your people to the truth without fear and with compelling conviction and blameless walks. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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