As finish the period of the “Royal Kingdom,” we read about Solomon’s palace (which is twice a large and twice as costly as the Temple was!), prayer, and the sacrifice he offers to God. God tells Solomon: As for you, if you will walk before me, as David your father walked, with integrity of heart […]
Unfolding Scripture – Week 19
This week, we will read about the end of David’s time as King over Israel and (following some struggles for power against his brothers) Solomon will succeed David as King over Israel. At the end of our readings this week, the temple will finally be built. There are three main sections to the temple: the […]
Unfolding Scripture – Week 17
Our readings this week will bring us to the end of the reign of Saul over Israel. What you can imagine would have begun with such optimism – the Israelites at last had a king like the other nations – ended in sadness. We’ll read how Saul, having lost the guidance of Samuel, seeks to […]
Unfolding Scripture – Week 15
Peace to you all! This week, we’re going to read our way through the first 12 chapters from Samuel. It begins with a familiar story – God granting a woman who, up to this point, had been barren. We’ve notably heard this before with Abraham & Sarah (Isaac) and will hear it again with Zechariah […]
Unfolding Scripture – Week 14
As we finish reading the Book of Judges this week, I want to remind you of the cycle that repeats itself over and over again throughout this book: Israel sins, God allows them to suffer because of their sins which, in turn, causes Israel to call out to God. God will raise up a judge […]
Unfolding Scripture – Week 13
I want to encourage you to persevere in your ongoing readings this week. If you’ve fallen a bit behind the schedule, don’t worry – just continue going. This isn’t a race but rather it is my hope that as you read, you’ll not only learn the story of our salvation, you will also be able […]