Monthly Archives: January 2010

Chapter-a-Day 1 Kings 18

Posted on January 29, 2010 by

Then Elijah told the people, "Enough of that—it's my turn. Gather around." And they gathered. He then put the altar back together for by now it was in ruins. 1 Kings 18:30 (MSG) I have, at times, prayed for fire … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 1 Kings 17

Posted on January 28, 2010 by

This is the word of the God of Israel: 'The jar of flour will not run out and the bottle of oil will not become empty before God sends rain on the land and ends this drought. 1 Kings 17:14 … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 1 Kings 16

Posted on January 27, 2010 by

It was under Ahab's rule that Hiel of Bethel refortified Jericho, but at a terrible cost: He ritually sacrificed his firstborn son Abiram at the laying of the foundation, and his youngest son Segub at the setting up of the … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 1 Kings 15

Posted on January 26, 2010 by

Asa conducted himself well before God, reviving the ways of his ancestor David. He cleaned house: He got rid of the sacred prostitutes and threw out all the idols his predecessors had made. Asa spared nothing and no one; he … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 1 Kings 14

Posted on January 25, 2010 by

"And that's it. Go on home—the minute you step foot in town, the boy will die. Everyone will come to his burial, mourning his death. He is the only one in Jeroboam's family who will get a decent burial; he's … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 1 Kings 13

Posted on January 22, 2010 by

But he said, "I am also a prophet, just like you. And an angel came to me with a message from God: 'Bring him home with you, and give him a good meal!'" But the man was lying. 1 Kings … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 1 Kings 12

Posted on January 21, 2010 by

Rehoboam turned a deaf ear to the people. God was behind all this, confirming the message that he had given to Jeroboam son of Nebat through Ahijah of Shiloh. 1 Kings 12:15 (MSG) There are many waypoints along the journey where I … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 1 Kings 11

Posted on January 20, 2010 by

As Solomon grew older, his wives beguiled him with their alien gods and he became unfaithful—he didn't stay true to his God as his father David had done. 1 Kings 11:4 (MSG) I've watched many people as they grow older. I've … Continue reading →

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“The Way Back”

Posted on January 19, 2010 by

A few months ago I got a new company car. It's a crossover SUV, and because of it I used a certain term the other day while doing some shopping. It was a term that had not crossed my lips in many years … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 1 Kings 10

Posted on January 19, 2010 by

King Solomon was wiser and richer than all the kings of the earth—he surpassed them all. People came from all over the world to be with Solomon and drink in the wisdom God had given him. And everyone who came … Continue reading →

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