1 Chronicles 22:6-16 Before David died he gathered needed materials to build a house for God, a magnificent temple for the God of Israel. David called for Solomon and gave him a responsibility “to build a house to the name of the LORD God of Israel.” 1 Chronicles 22:8 God told David a son […]
1 Chronicles 22:1-5 David was told by God that he was not to build a house for God (temple). But rather, one of his sons would build it. David yielded to God. When you read God’s word, do you listen? Really listen and then yield to what God has to say to you? David […]
Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.” Matthew 18:20 NASB Shall we pray… 1 Peter 1:13 paraphrased LORD God, You are holy. You are ever mindful of my needs. I need to prepare my mind for action – because You say so. […]
1 Chronicles 21:28 David offered a costly sacrifice to the LORD on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. This was not the first time a costly sacrifice was given at this place. Many hundreds of years before the LORD called Abraham to take his only son, Isaac, to Mt. Moriah and there offer […]
1 Chronicles 21:16-26 David accepted responsibility for his sin. 1 Chronicles 21:17 David knew a man named Gad who was a prophet of God. The angel of the LORD commanded David to build an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. 1 Chronicles 21:18 David took action because he […]
1 Chronicles 21:16-27 Prayer – intentional prayer from a man whose heart put God first in his life. Prayer – openly and honestly spoken in the presence of God. Faith that God hears you! David never doubted for a moment that he was in the presence of God, nor did he doubt that God […]
1 Chronicles 21:14-17 The LORD sent a pestilence on Israel, 70,000 men died. A pestilence is an epidemic or plague. And the LORD God judged David’s sin of taking a census without inquiring of God’s will. David’s decision and David’s penalty involved the people of Israel. “And God sent an angel to Jerusalem to […]
1 Chronicles 21:14-15 God is not a “lawnmower” Father – one who clears the path so adversity does not come to his child(ren). When parents protect their children so much – the children cannot develop properly – emotionally, mentally, or even spiritually. I say spiritually, because children should be trained to rely on the […]
Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.” Matthew 18:20 NASB Shall we pray…1 John 4:16, 19 Paraphrased I come to worship You, God whose word is truth. To adore You and thank You for your mercy and grace, forgiving me for my […]
John 8:4- 11 How do you “handle” temptation? How did Jesus “handle” a woman caught in adultery? She clearly sinned and was called out by Jewish leaders, who wanted to “catch” Jesus to accuse Him. John 8:4-6 Jesus stooped down to the ground and began writing with His finger on the ground. Jesus then said, […]