In 1 Kings 13-14 and 2 Chronicles 11-12, a prophet from Judah condemns Jeroboam's idolatrous practices at Bethel, leading to a divine sign that splits the altar. Meanwhile, King Rehoboam of Judah fortifies his kingdom but ultimately faces divine wrath.
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Today’s Reading: Read I Kings 13:1-6; 13:33; 14:-7-10,19; I Kings 13:21-23; 25-21; I Chronicles 11:1-5;13-17; I Chronicles 12:4; 9-15 Remember the T-chart we made yesterday...
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In 1 Kings 12 and 2 Chronicles 10, Rehoboam's harsh response to the Israelites' request for lighter burdens—following advice from his young peers rather than the elders—leads to the division of Israel into two kingdoms. This fulfills God's prophecy, with Jeroboam ruling the northern kingdom and Rehoboam retaining only Judah.
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Today’s Reading: Read I Chronicles 10; I Kings 12 (For today’s reading, you will need your Day By Day Chronological Bible. In the back of...
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Today’s Reading: Read I Kings 10; I Kings 11:1-6; 7-13; 29-39 Can you remember your favorite Christmas present from 3 years ago? Think hard- it...
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In 1 Kings 10-11 and 2 Chronicles 9, the Queen of Sheba visits Solomon. Solomon's later years are marked by his unfaithfulness to God as he loves many foreign women, builds high places for their gods, and incurs God's wrath, leading to the promise of the kingdom being torn from his son. Additionally, the end of Proverbs offers wisdom on various topics through the sayings of Agur and King Lemuel.
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Today’s Reading: Read Ecclesiastes 7:1-14; Ecclesiastes 12 Do you have a remote-controlled car around your house? If you do, grab it for today’s reading! Take...
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Ecclesiastes 7-12 explores the value of wisdom over folly and the inevitability of death, urging a balanced life that acknowledges God's sovereignty in both prosperity and adversity. The Teacher reflects on life's paradoxes and injustices, recommending joy and contentment in simple pleasures while emphasizing the fear of God and obedience to His commands as the ultimate duty of humanity.
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In this episode of Sermon Notes, our host Brian Ball is joined by the campus and teaching pastor at The Church at Lockeland Springs, David Hannah, to walk through the book of Ecclesiastes.
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Today’s Reading: Read Ecclesiastes 2:4-11; Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 Set a timer for one minute. Challenge each member of your family to walk around your homeand make...
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Ecclesiastes 1-6 presents the reflections of the Teacher on the futility and temporary nature of earthly pursuits. It explores the cycles of nature, the limitations of human wisdom and pleasure, and the inherent dissatisfaction in accumulating wealth and labor. The Teacher emphasizes that true enjoyment of life's work is a gift from God, and without this divine perspective, all endeavors under the sun are ultimately meaningless.
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Today’s Reading: Read Proverbs 27:19; Proverbs 28:1-5, 13,18; Proverbs 29:6-7; 18 Grab a mirror. Take turns looking into it and describing what you look like. ...
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