July 5, 2021
July 11 | The Call for Reform
It did not take many years for the wisdom of Solomon to unravel and the kingdom to be divided.
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July 5, 2021
July 11 | Application
The Book wasn’t lost as much as it was neglected and taken for granted—hidden in plain sight. It had been there in the temple all along, but no one was paying attention to it.
July 5, 2021
July 11 | Discovery
What do you learn about leadership and cultural change in the examples of Asa and Josiah?
June 28, 2021
July 4 | The Wisdom of God
Solomon requested wisdom and knowledge. God underlined the sanctity of Solomon’s request by highlighting five things Solomon did not request
June 28, 2021
JULY 4 | APPLICATION
Why does evening come before morning in the Genesis narrative? Maybe, in part, to remind us that God is always a step ahead.
June 28, 2021
JULY 4 | DISCOVERY
What can you infer about Solomon’s character traits from this week's lesson text?
June 21, 2021
June 27 | The Temple of Solomon
The Bible describes the Hebrew faith as a celebratory faith. The major festivals were essentially parties. Major life events—even funerals—were celebrated. And so were other big events, including the finishing of the tabernacle.
June 21, 2021
JUNE 27 | APPLICATION
When the church’s quirks get on my nerves and weariness drains my enthusiasm, three motivators remind me why serving the Lord is worth the effort.
June 21, 2021
JUNE 27 | DISCOVERY
Imagine you witnessed the events described in 2 Chronicles 5. How would you describe the demeanor of the people as the ark was carried into and placed in the temple?
June 14, 2021
June 20 | Song of the King
The songs from which our texts are drawn for this lesson are reflective of deliverance and righteousness, as David poetically revisited his life.
June 14, 2021
JUNE 20 | APPLICATION
Death is a persistent intruder. It casts a dark shadow. . . . At times, it looks like death has the final word. But if you read the Gospels, you’ll see that God has other ideas.
June 14, 2021
JUNE 20 | DISCOVERY
A cursory reading of these passages might give you the impression David was bragging about himself or claiming self-righteousness, but neither is the case. . . . What evidence of David’s humility do you see?
June 7, 2021
June 13 | House of David Shaken
Just when the house of David had reached its zenith, the situation was about to implode. In the spring, when kings go back to battle, David stayed home . . .
June 7, 2021
JUNE 13 | APPLICATION
A veteran church leader I hold in high regard recently confided that he has been reflecting on Psalm 51 throughout the last year. At first, I felt concerned. . . .
June 7, 2021
JUNE 13 | DISCOVERY
[Read 2 Samuel 12:1-14.] In what ways was King David like the rich man in Nathan’s parable?
May 31, 2021
June 6 | House of David Established
The Jerusalem temple was just one part of God establishing his kingdom. The temple would not last forever, but what God was establishing through David’s family would be eternal.
May 31, 2021
June 6 | Application
In the journey of life, God knows where you are camped and what your next campsite will be.
May 31, 2021
June 6 | Discovery
Sometimes, like David, we make our plans for how we will serve God, but God’s plans, purposes, and timing may be different. What does this passage teach you about obedience?
May 24, 2021
May 30 | City of David Founded
David’s reign would be centralized in Jerusalem and the presence of God would be located there as in no other city.
May 24, 2021
May 30 | Application
God is omnipresent and inescapable. The trouble is, we can be oblivious and distractable. The problem isn’t God’s availability, but our awareness.
