We see David settling down and looking for something special to do. “I know! I will build a house for the Lord.” “Not so” says the Lord. This is a familiar story. We covered it in 2 Samuel 7. In our time together there we looked at the process of David’s answer and later how […]
David does his research and realizes why God was angry the last time they were bringing the Ark to Jerusalem. He addresses it and the Ark finishes its journey. God was pleased that David wanted to bring His presence back into the midst of the people but He had rules that had to be followed. […]
The BEST find ever was made in the Temple. The Book of the Law. Its discovery sparked a true revival in Judah. While getting ready for restoration of the Temple, the Book of the Law was found. It had been MANY years since it was read or followed. In it God commanded each new king […]
Manasseh is the next king in the line of Judah. He is an EVIL king! All the sins that could be done are done by him. Why did God let him reign so long? Right after having the most faithful king since David, we come to the wickedest king yet. Judah had had 29 years […]
Hezekiah has recovered and an envoy from Babylon comes to wish him well. He is so proud of what the Lord has blessed him, he starts showing off. This story reminds me a bit of the story of Gibeon who came to Joshua with false pretenses. They made it appear as if they had come […]