BibleGateway: 1 Kings 13:1-34 ESV Text: 1 Kings 13:1-34 KJV Text: 1Kings 13:1-34 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 5:44 1… Read More »We are reminded of how critical it is for us to follow the word of the Lord and not to be misled by false teachers. The way of God is always best.
BibleGateway: 1 Kings 12:26-33 ESV Text: 1 Kings 12:26-33 KJV Text: 1Kings 12:26-33 The section starts at about 4:9 and ends at about 5:42 26… Read More »Jeroboam, the Lord’s choice to succeed Solomon, committed terrible sin by leading Israel into idolatry. This was the “sin of Jeroboam” that would be repeated over and over by subsequent rulers.
BibleGateway: 1 Kings 12:16-25 ESV Text: 1 Kings 12:16-25 KJV Text: 1Kings 12:16-25 The section starts at about 2:24 and ends at about 4:16 16… Read More »Solomon’s kingdom is divided with Rehoboam ruling in the south (Judah) and Jeroboam ruling in the north (Israel). There would be trouble now for years to come.
BibleGateway: Revelation 4:1-11 ESV Text: Revelation 4:1-11 KJV Text: Revelation 4:1-11 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:9 1 After this… Read More »John’s visions of “what must take place after this” began with a scene where all creatures bowed down in worship and gave honor to God. God is worthy of such honor for He created all things.
BibleGateway: 1 Kings 11:41-12:15 ESV Text: 1 Kings 11:41-12:15 KJV Text: 1Kings 11:41-43 The section starts at about 6:37 and ends at about 7:8 41… Read More »Rehoboam tried to ascend the throne of his father Solomon, but quickly showed that he had no love for the people he wanted to rule. God preserve us from heartless leaders!
BibleGateway: 1 Kings 11:26-40 ESV Text: 1 Kings 11:26-40 KJV Text: 1Kings 11:26-40 The section starts at about 3:53 and ends at about 6:44 26… Read More »Solomon’s rule began to crumble and Ahijah the prophet told Jeroboam that he would become the next great king— if he relied on the Lord for his strength and followed the Lord’s guidance.
BibleGateway: Revelation 3:14-22 ESV Text: Revelation 3:14-22 KJV Text: Revelation 3:14-22 The section starts at about 2:25 and ends at about 3:52 14 And unto… Read More »The congregation here was wealthy and comfortable and it had led to an attitude of indifference toward Christ. They were “neither cold nor hot” but only lukewarm.
BibleGateway: 1 Kings 11:1-13 ESV Text: 1 Kings 11:1-13 KJV Text: 1Kings 11:1-13 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:8 1… Read More »The foreign women Solomon married were a bad spiritual influence on him and he began to build shrines to their false gods. The decline and loss of His kingdom was now coming.
BibleGateway: 1 Kings 10:1-13 ESV Text: 1 Kings 10:1-13 KJV Text: 1Kings 10:1-13 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:21 1… Read More »The Lord had promised wisdom and wealth to Solomon, and He delivered on both. Even the Queen of Sheba was astonished to see all that Solomon had.
BibleGateway: 1 Kings 9:1-9 ESV Text: 1 Kings 9:1-9 KJV Text: 1Kings 9:1-9 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:55 1… Read More »The Lord answered Solomon’s prayer at the temple dedication, reaffirming His faithfulness toward those who put their trust in Him.
BibleGateway: Hosea 14:1-9 ESV Text: Hosea 14:1-9 KJV Text: Hosea 14:1-9 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:39 1 O Israel,… Read More »The book of Hosea ends with a rich gospel message: repent and turn to the Lord for healing. There was still time for Israel to find forgiveness in Him and to rejoice in His mercy. There is still time for us too!
BibleGateway: Revelation 3:7-13 ESV Text: Revelation 3:7-13 KJV Text: Revelation 3:7-13 The section starts at about 1:0 and ends at about 2:32 7 And to… Read More »Two encouraging promises here for a church that kept Jesus’ word: unbelievers would come to faith through their ministry and the Lord would bring them through tribulation.
