In 1 Kings 8 the Ark of the Covenant is brought into the Holy of Holies in the Temple built under the direction of Solomon. Solomon tells the people of the Lord’s promise to David to have his son (Solomon) build a house for My name (Temple). The Lord has obviously kept his promise with […]
In 1 Kings 3 Solomon is said to love the Lord, except he sacrificed on the high places. It also records Solomon’s prayer for an understanding heart to judge the LORD’s people and discern between good and evil. The LORD grants him his request, as well as riches and honor. Solomon shows his wisdom when […]
“Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!” This is an incredible prayer – a dangerous prayer – a bold prayer – a humbling prayer. It is incredibly brave and trusting to […]
Psalm 51 is David’s response to Nathan’s rebuke of him after his adultery with Bathsheba and murder of Uriah. David asks for God’s grace and mercy to be extended to him. He asks the Lord to cleanse him of his sin. IN verse 4 he makes it clear that although he had sinned against Bathsheba […]
2 Samuel 11 records David adultery with Bathsheba and his murder of Uriah. The chapter ends by stating, “the thing that David had done was evil in the sight of the Lord.” This is a sad statement about God’s chosen king who was to lead the nation to love the Lord. The first verse of […]
In 2 Samuel 12 the Lord sends Nathan to confront David of his sin. Nathan tells a story about a rich man taking from a poor man. David is outraged at the rich man in the story and said he deserves to die. Nathan told David he was the rich man in the story and […]
In Psalm 103 David begins and ends with “Bless the LORD, O my soul.” In between he recounts many of the things for which he has to Bless the LORD. He mentions forgiveness, mercy, compassion, good things, righteous deeds, slow to anger, grace, His sovereignty and more. David sets a great example for all those […]
In 1 Chronicles 17 David desired to build a house for the Lord. The Lord instead says David will not build Him a house, but the Lord will set up one of his descendants after him and the Lord will establish his kingdom and throne forever. This covenant from God to David was initially fulfilled […]
In 2 Samuel 6 the Ark of the Lord was being moved on an ox cart to Jerusalem from Baale-judah. While being transported the ox cart nearly turned over and Uzzah reached out and touched the Ark of the Lord. The Lord took his life for this act, for no one was to touch the […]
In 1 Samuel 20 Jonathan and David make a covenant together. Jonathan promises to let David know if his father, Saul, desires to put him to death. David promises to take care of Jonathan’s family after he is gone. They both prove faithful to their promises. They do so, because of their faith in the […]