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Forgetfulness was the way of Israel. She did not remember nor call to mind who had blessed her in the past. The people only looked for the next “new” thing.

BibleGateway: Hosea 2:2-13 ESV Text: Hosea 2:2-13 KJV Text: Hosea 2:2-13 The section starts at about 0:3 and ends at about 2:12 2 Plead with… Read More »Forgetfulness was the way of Israel. She did not remember nor call to mind who had blessed her in the past. The people only looked for the next “new” thing.

Hosea’s wife was an illustration of the nation of Israel which committed “blatant acts of promiscuity by abandoning the Lord.” Yet God’s compassion had not departed entirely (v. 7).

BibleGateway: Hosea 1:1-2:1 ESV Text: Hosea 1:1-2:1 KJV Text: Hosea 1:1-11 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:12      1 The word… Read More »Hosea’s wife was an illustration of the nation of Israel which committed “blatant acts of promiscuity by abandoning the Lord.” Yet God’s compassion had not departed entirely (v. 7).

While our church buildings are not as extravagant as Solomon’s, there is something to be said for putting our best efforts into our houses of worship. Don’t we love the place where His glory dwells?

BibleGateway: 1 Kings 6:1-38 ESV Text: 1 Kings 6:1-38 KJV Text: 1Kings 6:1-38 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 5:44      1… Read More »While our church buildings are not as extravagant as Solomon’s, there is something to be said for putting our best efforts into our houses of worship. Don’t we love the place where His glory dwells?

Paul showed that he wasn’t just a troublemaker out to destroy the religion of the Jews, but by the Lord’s grace he had come to understand that Christ was the fulfillment of everything their Scriptures taught.

BibleGateway: Acts 22:1-21 ESV Text: Acts 22:1-21 KJV Text: Acts 22:1-21 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:2      1 Men, brethren,… Read More »Paul showed that he wasn’t just a troublemaker out to destroy the religion of the Jews, but by the Lord’s grace he had come to understand that Christ was the fulfillment of everything their Scriptures taught.

We see an example of Solomon’s wisdom in action when he promoted peaceful relations with Israel’s neighbors. At the same time he would build the Lord’s temple. What a fine king!

BibleGateway: 1 Kings 5:1-18 ESV Text: 1 Kings 5:1-18 KJV Text: 1Kings 5:1-18 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:5      1… Read More »We see an example of Solomon’s wisdom in action when he promoted peaceful relations with Israel’s neighbors. At the same time he would build the Lord’s temple. What a fine king!

The Lord brought peace and prosperity to both king and people during Solomon’s reign. This gave the Israelites an opportunity to direct their hearts toward God and delight His mercy.

BibleGateway: 1 Kings 4:20-34 ESV Text: 1 Kings 4:20-34 KJV Text: 1Kings 4:20-34 The section starts at about 2:9 and ends at about 4:44      20… Read More »The Lord brought peace and prosperity to both king and people during Solomon’s reign. This gave the Israelites an opportunity to direct their hearts toward God and delight His mercy.

What is greater than wealth? We learn here that wisdom is a higher treasure. Of great importance too is to note that Solomon’s wisdom was from the Lord, not from himself.

BibleGateway: 1 Kings 3:1-15 ESV Text: 1 Kings 3:1-15 KJV Text: 1Kings 3:1-15 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:42      1… Read More »What is greater than wealth? We learn here that wisdom is a higher treasure. Of great importance too is to note that Solomon’s wisdom was from the Lord, not from himself.