1 Chronicles 15:26 Because God helped the Levites, who were carrying the ark of the covenant, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams as they went into Jerusalem. Do you acknowledge the LORD who helps you carry the responsibilities He gives you? By sacrificing yourself? Romans 12:1 “Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies […]
1 Chronicles 15:25 David, the anointed king, the child of God by faith led the Levites, indeed led the congregation of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom with joy to Jerusalem. He brought the ark of God into the city of David joyfully, respectfully, God’s way. How do you worship the LORD?Do you worship […]
1 Chronicles 15:16-24 From verse 16: Singing and music played on instruments were important to David to worship God and to “raise the sounds of joy.” Choirs were made up of many men from the tribe of Levi. The singers were skilled and also played the instruments, plus having responsibilities concerning the ark of God. […]
There is a teen-ager in my church who is developmentally challenged. He is an inspiration to me. He worships the LORD with a high and upraised hand during a praise song. Unashamedly worshiping God who made him. Do I raise my hands in worship? Forgetting what others will think? Why am I in […]
1 Chronicles 15:3-10 David called for an assembly of all Israel to convene in Jerusalem so the ark of God would be escorted into the city. He gathered together the sons of Aaron, the Levites, they were the ones God called to be priests. Their names are given, we don’t know too much about them […]
1 Chronicles 15:1-2 David built houses for himself in the city of David. The city of David is a small portion of land near the inside walls of Jerusalem. On the other side of the wall is a steep ravine called Kidron (a brook and valley between Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives. David […]
1 Chronicles 14:13-17 Repeated raids – even when the enemies of Israel were defeated, their enemies did not give up! David went to the LORD – again – and God said, “You shall not go up after them; circle around behind them and come at them in front of the balsam trees.” God continued, “It […]
1 Chronicles 14:8-12 The Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel. David heard that the Philistines were searching for him, so he went out to confront his enemies. David prayed, asking God, “Shall I go against the Philistines? And will You give them into my hand?” Do you pray when confronted […]
1 Chronicles 14:3-7 David took more wives at Jerusalem and became the father of more sons and daughters. Looking at the chronicler’s history of David’s wives and children: 6 wives and 6 children in the time he lived in Hebron. We are not told how many wives and 9 sons in Jerusalem plus an […]
1 Chronicles 14:1-2 Hiram, king of the thriving country of Tyre sent messengers with cedar trees, masons and carpenters, to help build a house for David, the king of Israel. David was recognized by neighboring countries as king of Israel. David realized the LORD established him as king over Israel, his kingdom was highly […]