1 Kings 4 (HCSB)Solomon’s Officials4 King Solomon ruled over Israel, 2 and these were his officials: Azariah son of Zadok, priest;3 Elihoreph and Ahijah the sons of Shisha, secretaries;Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud, court historian;4 Benaiah son of Jehoiada, in charge of the army;Zadok and Abiathar, priests;5 Azariah son of Nathan, in charge of the deputies;Zabud son of Nathan, a priest and adviser to...  Read More

1 Kings 3 (HCSB)The Lord Appears to Solomon3 Solomon made an alliance with Pharaoh king ofEgypt by marrying Pharaoh’s daughter. Solomonbrought her to live in the city of David until hefinished building his palace, the Lord’s temple, andthe wall surrounding Jerusalem. 2 However, thepeople were sacrificing on the high places, becauseuntil that time a temple for the Lord’s name had notbeen built. 3 S...  Read More

1 Kings 2:1-11 (HCSB)David’s Dying Instructions to Solomon2 As the time approached for David to die, heinstructed his son Solomon, 2 “As for me, I amgoing the way of all of the earth. Be strong and becourageous like a man, 3 and keep your obligationto the Lord your God to walk in His ways and tokeep His statutes, commands, ordinances, anddecrees. This is written in the law of Moses, so thatyou wil...  Read More

Lessons From The Life of Solomon1 Kings 1 (HCSB)David’s Last Days1 Now King David was old and getting on in years.Although they covered him with bedclothes, hecould not get warm. 2 So his servants said to him:“Let us search for a young virgin for my lord theking. She is to attend the king and be his caregiver.She is to lie by your side so that my lord the kingwill get warm.” 3 They searched for a ...  Read More

Tyndale Bible Dictionary says... WISDOM The ability to direct one’s mind toward a fullunderstanding of human life and toward its moral fulfillment. Wisdom is thus a specialcapacity, necessary for full human living; it can be acquired through education and theapplication of the mind.The Bible Teaches us:• Proverbs 9:10 (HCSB) 10“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and theknowledge of t...  Read More

GOD IS WORTHY OF PRAISEGet to know God better. Knowing Him brings peace, joy, and purpose.KEY TRUTH: All People Everywhere Should Praise, Thank, and Serve Our Great Creator (Psalm 100:1–5)KEY TRUTH: This Generation Should Tell the Next Generation About God’s Goodness and Mighty Works (Psalm 145:1–13)KEY TRUTH: God’s People Should Praise Him for Meeting Their Needs (Psalm 145:14–21)...  Read More

 1.  Psalms, and all of scripture, is filled with expressions of God’s majesty, authority, power,       sovereignty, faithfulness, and loving kindness. How can we take them to heart and live our        lives to honor Him?2. Are we concerned about how others view or hear our expressions of adoration to God, or        are we able to focus on Him alone?3. What can I do to have more intimacy with the ...  Read More

2 Samuel 6:16-23  (HCSB)16 As the ark of the Lord was entering the city of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from the window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the Lord, and she despised him in her heart.17 They brought the ark of the Lord and set it in its place inside the tent David had set up for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and fellowship offerings in the Lord’s pr...  Read More

Psalm 100 (HCSB)Be ThankfulA psalm of thanksgiving.1 Shout triumphantly to the Lord, all the earth.2 Serve the Lord with gladness;come before Him with joyful songs.3 Acknowledge that Yahweh is God.He made us, and we are His —His people, the sheep of His pasture.4 Enter His gates with thanksgivingand His courts with praise.Give thanks to Him and praise His name.5 For Yahweh is good, and His love is...  Read More

Psalm 145:14-21  (HCSB)14 The Lord helps all who fall;He raises up all who are oppressed.15 All eyes look to You,and You give them their food at the proper time.16 You open Your handand satisfy the desire of every living thing.17 The Lord is righteous in all His waysand gracious in all His acts.18 The Lord is near all who call out to Him,all who call out to Him with integrity.19 He fulfills the de...  Read More

Psalm 145:8-13  (HCSB)8 The Lord is gracious and compassionate,slow to anger and great in faithful love.9 The Lord is good to everyone;His compassion rests on all He has made.10 All You have made will thank You, Lord;the godly will praise You.11 They will speak of the glory of Your kingdomand will declare Your might,12 informing all people of Your mighty actsand of the glorious splendor of Your ki...  Read More

Psalm 145:1-7 (HCSB)Praising God’s GreatnessA Davidic hymn.1 I exalt You, my God the King,and praise Your name forever and ever.2 I will praise You every day;I will honor Your name forever and ever.3 Yahweh is great and is highly praised;His greatness is unsearchable.4 One generation will declare Your works to the next and will proclaim Your mighty acts.5 I will speak of Your splendor and glorious...  Read More