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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: 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 So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not… 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.

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: 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 I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven:… 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.

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 11:41-12:15 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 And the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all… 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!

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: 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 And Jeroboam the son of Nebat, an Ephrathite of Zereda,… 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.

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: 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 the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These… 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.

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 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 But king Solomon loved many strange women, together with the… 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.

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 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 And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame… 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.

The Lord answered Solomon’s prayer at the temple dedication, reaffirming His faithfulness toward those who put their trust in Him.

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 And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the… The Lord answered Solomon’s prayer at the temple dedication, reaffirming His faithfulness toward those who put their trust in Him.

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: 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, return unto the LORD thy God; for thou hast fallen… 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!

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.

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 the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things… 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.

Here is a church that had become spiritually dead. They went through the motions, but did not give real evidence of their faith in their lives. They needed to wake up and be alert to the gospel again.

BibleGateway: Revelation 3:1-6 ESV Text: Revelation 3:1-6 KJV Text: Revelation 3:1-6 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:9      1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things… Here is a church that had become spiritually dead. They went through the motions, but did not give real evidence of their faith in their lives. They needed to wake up and be alert to the gospel again.

It’s striking that in these chapters of warning and judgment against Israel the gospel is still woven throughout. Here it’s in verses 4, 5, and 14. Always God provides promises capable of bringing back the erring and encouraging the faithful.

BibleGateway: Hosea 13:1-16 ESV Text: Hosea 13:1-16 KJV Text: Hosea 13:1-16 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:34      1 When Ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he… It’s striking that in these chapters of warning and judgment against Israel the gospel is still woven throughout. Here it’s in verses 4, 5, and 14. Always God provides promises capable of bringing back the erring and encouraging the faithful.