Day 130 - Read 1 Samuel 1-2 - Calera Baptist Church

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Day 130 - Read 1 Samuel 1-2

August 31, 2024 • 1 Samuel 1—2

Hannah was married to Elkanah. Hannah and Elkanah went to worship God at Shiloh. Hannah was not able to have children. She made a vow to God that if He would allow her to have a son, she would dedicate all his days to the Lord. Hannah prayed with great distress. Eli, the priest, thought she was drunk. Hannah explained herself. Eli sent her away with blessings. Hannah conceived and bore a son named Samuel. Hannah took her young son to the house of the Lord and dedicated him to His service. Hannah prayed, recognizing the greatness, the power, and the sovereignty of God. Eli’s sons disrespected the house of the Lord, but Samuel honored the Lord. The Lord rebuked Eli’s household because of their sin against God and His house.

Day 199 - Read 2 Chronicles 7-9

November 8, 2024 • 2 Chronicles 7—9

When Solomon finished his prayer, fire came from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and sacrifices. The glory of the Lord filled the temple. The people of Israel worshiped and gave thanks to the Lord. Solomon offered sacrifices and held a feast for seven days. The Lord told Solomon that He would forgive their sin and heal their land if they would pray and seek His face and turn from their wicked ways. Solomon built as he willed and accomplished great things. He honored the feasts according to the commands of the Lord. The queen of Sheba tested Solomon and found him to have great wisdom. His wealth was unmatched. Solomon reigned for forty years and died. His son Rehoboam reigned in his place.

Day 198 - Read 2 Chronicles 4-6

November 7, 2024 • 2 Chronicles 4—6

The altar, the basins (referred to as “seas”), the tables, the lamp stands, and all of the furnishings of the temple were made according to God’s command. The ark was taken to the Most Holy Place. The tablets of the covenant God made with Israel remained in the ark. The musicians and singers worshipped God. The priests were not able to minister because the glory of the Lord filled the house with a cloud. Solomon blessed Israel and reminded them of God’s fulfillment of his promises to David and to Israel. Solomon kneeled on a platform in the presence of the people and prayed. He praised God and asked Him to remain with His people and forgive and bless them as they repented (turned) from their sin.

Day 197 - Read 2 Chronicles 1-3

November 6, 2024 • 2 Chronicles 1—3

Solomon was blessed by God. He went to the altar that was built by Bezalel before the tabernacle of the Lord and offered a thousand burnt offerings. God appeared to Solomon and Solomon asked God for wisdom to govern God’s people. God gave him wisdom, but he also chose to give him riches, possessions, and honor beyond any king before or after him. Hiram, the king of Tyre provided a skilled man to Solomon to help him gather all that was needed to build a temple for the Lord. Solomon began to build the temple at the place David appointed. The measurements and furnishings of the temple were to the specifications given by the Lord.