In 1 Kings 6, we step into one of the most significant building projects in history: the construction of Solomon’s temple. This chapter marks the fulfillment of a promise God made to David—that his son would build a house for the Lord. After four years on the throne, Solomon begins…

In 1 Kings 2, King David is near the end of his life. As he prepares to die, he gives a final charge to his son Solomon, who will take his place as king. David doesn’t give Solomon a long list of political advice—instead, he starts with a simple but…

Year Of the Bible: Week 18 25 Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. 26 They will perish, but you will remain; they will all wear out like a garment. You will change them like a robe, and they will pass…

Year of the Bible: Week 17 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. 10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. 11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of…

Year of the Bible: Week 15 Written By: Patricia Mitnaul Last week we opened the book of 1 Samuel, and right away we meet Hannah—a woman deeply burdened by grief and longing. In 1 Samuel 1:1–14, we see her heartbreak over being unable to have children, made worse by the…

Year of the Bible: Week 14 Written by: Jake Withrow “In those days, Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit.” Judges 21:25 This week, we started reading through the Book of Judges. Judges is an important book, but it is also extremely challenging. It contains some of…

Year in the Bible: Week 11 30 The Lord your God, who is going before you, will fight for you, as he did for you in Egypt, before your very eyes, 31 and in the wilderness. There you saw how the Lord your God carried you, as a father carries his son,…

Year in the Bible: Week 7 This week we begin reading the book of Leviticus. When reading Leviticus, it is important to note that this is a book all about how God graciously provides a way for sinful people to live in His holy presence. The word "holy" means “to…