Day 164 - Read 1 Kings 11-12 - Calera Baptist Church

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Day 164 - Read 1 Kings 11-12

October 4, 2024 • 1 Kings 11—12

Solomon married many women from other tribes against God’s command. His heart was turned from the Lord to other gods. God raised adversaries against Solomon because of his disobedience. God promised to take eleven tribes from the son of Solomon and make Jeroboam the king of Israel. Solomon died after reigning for forty years, and Rehoboam, Solomon’s son, was made the king of Israel. He acted harshly, refusing to listen to the counsel of the elders. Israel rebelled and made Jeroboam their king, leaving only the tribe of Judah under the leadership of Rehoboam. Jeroboam made two golden calves and the people of Israel gave sacrifices to these false gods.

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.