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He Learned Obedience
Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered. - Hebrews 5:8 How does the One who is omniscient "learn"...
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Nov 1, 20241 min read


Problem With Patience
The foundation of YHWH's temple was laid in [Solomon's] fourth year in the month of Ziv. In [his] eleventh year in the eighth month, in...
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Oct 31, 20241 min read


The Ability to Deal Gently
He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since He Himself is also subject to weakness. - Hebrews 5:2...
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Oct 30, 20241 min read


On the Outside Looking In
When Hiram heard Solomon’s words, he greatly rejoiced and said, “May the Lord be praised today! He has given David a wise son to be over...
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Oct 29, 20241 min read


Hey, Listen!
For we also have received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard did not benefit them, since they were not united...
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Oct 28, 20241 min read


In Us, From Us, and Through Us
God gave Solomon wisdom, very great insight, and understanding as [vast] as the sand on the seashore. - 1 Kings 4:29 Solomon must have...
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Oct 26, 20241 min read


Is God in the House?
But Christ was faithful as a Son over His household, whose household we are if we hold on to the courage and the confidence of our hope....
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Oct 25, 20241 min read


An Obedient Heart
So give Your servant an obedient heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. - 1 Kings 3:9 In Solomon's prayer at...
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Oct 24, 20241 min read


Suffering's Temptation
For since He Himself was tempted in that which He suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted. - Hebrews 2:18...
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Oct 23, 20241 min read


No Compromise
Solomon showed his love for YHWH by walking according to the instructions given him by his father David, except that he offered...
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Oct 22, 20242 min read


All Hands On Deck
If then you regard me as a partner, accept him as you would me. - Philemon 1:17 A significant portion of my ministry has been spent...
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Oct 21, 20241 min read


In Rescue and In Judgment
So Solomon banished Abiathar from being the YHWH's priest, and it fulfilled the YHWH's prophecy He had spoken at Shiloh against Eli's...
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Oct 20, 20241 min read


The Work of Reconciliation
I, Paul, as an elderly man and now also as a prisoner of Christ Jesus, appeal to you for my child, whom I fathered while in chains --...
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Oct 19, 20241 min read


The Way He Should Go
But his father [King David] had never once reprimanded him by saying, "Why did you act this way?" in addition, he was quite handsome and...
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Oct 17, 20241 min read


Holding Headship
I appeal, instead, on the basis of love. - Philemon 9 Paul, as the apostle who led Philemon to saving faith in Christ, had the authority...
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Oct 16, 20242 min read


Significance
Adonijah son of Haggith kept exalting himself, saying, "I will be king!" - 1 Kings 1:5 In your own personal search for significance, it...
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Oct 15, 20241 min read


Encourage and Be Encouraged
For I have great joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother. -...
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Oct 14, 20241 min read


Nickels and Noses
Again the anger of YHWH burned against Israel, and he incited David against them, saying, “Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.” – 2...
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Oct 13, 20241 min read


Whose List Are You On?
I always thank my God when I mention you in my prayers, because I hear of your love and faith toward the Lord Jesus and for all the...
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Oct 11, 20241 min read


Stuck to His Sword
These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth a Tahchemonite, chief of the captains, he was called Adino the...
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Oct 10, 20241 min read
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