Bible Blog 195

Today I read 1 Kings 15, in which Abijam became king of Judah, Asa became king of Judah, Nadab became king of Israel, and Baasha became king of Israel. Today I considered how God told Jeroboam what would happen to his lineage and it did. God also told David he would...

Bible Blog 194

Today I read 1 Kings 14, where Ahijah made the prophesy against Jeroboam and Rehoboam had war throughout his reign. Today I considered that God can give to us, take away from us, give peace, and allow war. Prediction of Jeroboam’s Downfall God had Ahijah predict...

Bible Blog 193

Today I read 1 Kings 13, in which the man of God from Judah disobeyed because of an old prophet’s lie and ended up dead. Today I considered that even when on a mission from God you may be held to a higher standard than those around you. You have to be careful to...

Bible Blog 192

Today I read 1 Kings 12, in which Rehoboam, king of Israel, lost 10 of the 12 tribes and Jeroboam encouraged the 10 tribes to worship two golden calves. Today I considered that kindness can take you farther than anger and fear should not lead us to worship the wrong...

Bible Blog 191

Today I read 1 Kings 11, in which Solomon takes foreign wives that turn his heart from God; God stirs up Solomon’s adversaries and gives most of the kingdom to Jeroboam. Today I considered how a spouse impacts your heart toward God and that God can give peace and...

Bible Blog 190

Today I read 1 Kings 10, in which the Queen of Sheba visits Solomon and the splendor of Solomon is explained. Today I considered that God blessed Solomon with wisdom leading other leaders to turn to God and increasing Solomon’s wealth. Visit of the Queen of Sheba King...