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Today's Readings: 1 Kings 12:20-13:34; Acts 9:26-43; Psalm 132:1-18; Proverbs 17:6 in NIV; KJV; NLT; NKJV; ESV; NASBPeople, Places, Things blog links: Jesus Christ
SolomonToday's reading 1 Kings 12
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: 1Kings 12
1Kings 12.1-24 2Chronicles 10.1-11.4
After Solomon's death, the people of Israel met with Rehoboam and complained that Solomon had placed a heavy yoke of labor on them> They asked him lessen the yoke of labor on them, then they would serve him. He refused to listen to the elders but instead listen to his peers, the young men and decided that he was going to give a heavier yoke on the people of Israel. When Rehoboam met with Jeroboam and the people of Israel he told them that he would increase the yoke of labor on them. He did not listen to the people for this decision he made was to fulfill the word the Lord spoke to Jeroboam through Ahijah the prophet.12.20-33
The people rebelled and made Jeroboam king over all Israel except for Benjamin and Judah which followed Rehoboam.
Jeroboam did not want the people to go to Jerusalem to worship fearing they would give allegiance to Rehoboam, In Bethel, Jeroboam made two golden calves and told Israel that these were their gods.. Like Aaron (Exodus 32.4-5), Jeroboam tried to combine the worship of pagan calf statutes with the worship of God.1 Kings 12, with Commentaries, verse by verse
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: 1Kings 13
1Kings 13
During this dark times, a man of God from Judah came to Bethel and cried out against the altar as Jeroboam was offering sacrifices at the altar. Jeroboam's hand withered. Jeroboam asked him to interceded to God on his behalf. The man of God did and Jeroboam was healed. Jeroboam offered him a gift and a meal at his house but the man of God refused. A certain old prophet came to the man of God and offered him hospitality but the man of God refused. The old man lied and said an angel told him to give the man of God food and water. The man of God accepted. The word of God came to the old man and he told the man of God that since he disobeyed. God, he would die. On the way home a lion met the man of God and kill him. The old man buried the man of God in his own tomb. Jeroboam did not change his evil ways.
In addition, the man of God prophesied that a son named Josiah will be born to the house of David (verse 2) and he will sacrifice priests on the high places who now make offerings on the altar and human bones will be burnt there. This is significant because King Josiah some 300 years later did sacrifice the priests of the high places on the altar (2Kings 23.15-20).
1 Kings 13, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Textweek on 1 and 2 Kings
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Spurgeon on 1KingsLinks to Commentaries and other References - 1 Kings
Acts 9.26-43
Paul's life was radically changed (2Corinthians 5.7), however when he tried to join the disciples they did not believe he was a Christian! Barnabas befriended Paul and brought him to the apostles. Barnabas is an encouraginf person and his name means 'Son of Encouragement' Paul kept on speaking for Jesus instead of against Him.
Verse to meditate on: Acts 9.31: Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord. Let us remember it is the Holy Spirit who builds up the Church, not a pastor, elder, deacon or some other human being.
Peter's life was also radically changed and empowered by the Holy Spirit! He healed a paralytic named Aeneas and raised Dorcas from the dead. Note Peter was now bold and a leader. He was humbled and a servant. Why, because the Spirit of God was living in Him.
Thompson Chain Reference on Paul
Deffinbaugh on Acts
IVP Commentsry on Acts
Ray Stedman on Acts
David Hoke on Acts
Chronology of Acts and the EpistlesActs 9, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Precept Austin on Acts
David Guzik's Commentary on Acts 9Links to Commentaries and other References - Acts
This is a song os ascents and of David. Psalms 132.8-10; 2Chronicles 6.41-42: This a prayer for God to show favor on David's son Solomon. This shows how faithful God was to David and Solomon. This should be a source of encouragement to us that God is not man and keeps His word!
Verse to meditate on:
11 The LORD swore an oath to David,
a sure oath that he will not revoke:
"One of your own descendants
I will place on your throne-12 if your sons keep my covenant
and the statutes I teach them,
then their sons will sit
on your throne for ever and ever."Psalm 132, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Excepts from Prayer, Praise, and Promises by Dr. Warren Wiersbe
Psalm 132; Psalm 133
Links to Commentaries and other References - PsalmsThis is a song os ascents and of David. Psalms 132.8-10; 2Chronicles 6.41-42: This is a prayer for God to show favor on David's son, Solomon. This shows how faithful God was to David and Solomon. This should be a source of encouragement to us that God is not man and keeps His word!
Verse to meditate on:
11 The LORD swore an oath to David,
a sure oath that he will not revoke:
"One of your own descendants
I will place on your throne-12 if your sons keep my covenant
and the statutes I teach them,
then their sons will sit
on your throne for ever and ever."Psalm 132, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Excepts from Prayer, Praise, and Promises by Dr. Warren Wiersbe
Psalm 132; Psalm 133Proverbs 17.6
Family should be important to us. Kids should take care and show respect to their parents. Parents should also love and treasure their parents.
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June 14 Readings
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