Tuesday 21-May 1 Kings 7-8; Ps 65; Romans 1 1 Kings 7: Compare the size of Solomon’s palace and the Temple.  What is the sea and what was it to be used for? 1 Kings 8: What did Solomon have brought to the Temple?  What was inside? When Solomon prays to the Lord at the dedication of the Temple, how does he…

Monday 20-May 1 Kings 5-6; Job 5; Acts 28 1 Kings 5: Why didn’t David build a house for the Lord according to Solomon?  How much labor was conscripted to build the Temple?  1 Kings 6: We are provided with a lot of detail about the Temple. What details stand out to you?  How long did it take to complete the Temple?…

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13 NIV) Here are the readings for the upcoming week: Sunday 19-May Reflect on God as Hope Monday 20-May 1 Kings 5-6; Job 5; Acts 28 Tuesday 21-May 1 Kings…

Saturday 18-May 1 Kings 3-4; Ps 64; Acts 27 1 Kings 3: Why did the people sacrifice to God in the high places? What did Solomon ask God for? What was God’s response? 1 Kings 4:  How did Solomon begin to move away from walking in God’s will? Acts 27: What was Paul’s destination and who accompanied him? What happened on the…

Friday 17-May  1 Kings 1-2; Job 4; Acts 26 1 Kings 1:  This is a very long chapter.  What was provided for King David when he was old?  Who was Adonijah’s mother, and what did Adonijah do? Was it dishonest? 1 Kings 2: What were David’s final instructions to Solomon?  Did he carry these out? Job 4: What does Eliphaz tell Job…

Thursday 16-May 2 Sam 23-24; Ps 63; Acts 25 2 Samuel 23: Who were the ‘mighty men’ and why do you think this account is included?  Why do you think David poured out the water that his warriors risked their lives to get for him?  Did you recognize any names? 2 Samuel 24: What sin did David commit and what was the…

Wednesday 15-May 2 Sam 21-22; Job 3; Acts 24 2 Samuel 21: Why did David sacrifice the sons of Saul’s concubines? Why did David retire from ‘active’ duty? 2 Samuel 22:  What does this prayer/psalm indicate about David’s relationship with God? Job 3: What does Job hope for and what does he curse? Acts 24: What were the charges against Paul brought…

Tuesday 14-May 2 Sam 19-20; Ps 62; Acts 23 2 Samuel 19: For whom did David weep, and what was Joab’s council? Who did David forgive? 2 Samuel 20: Who rose up to oppose David and why?  Who was Amasa and what happened to him? What happened to Sheba? Acts 23: Why was there a division in the Jerusalem Council?  How was…

Monday 13-May 2 Sam 17-18; Job 2; Acts 22 2 Samuel 17: What was the advice of Ahithophel and what was the advice of Hushai? Who did Absalom appoint to lead his army – what was his relation to David? 2 Samuel 18: How did Absalom die? Job 2:What further harm did Satan want to try against Job? How was He limited?…

Here are our readings for the week. Take time to reflect on God as Shepherd. May it give you comfort to know that you have a Savior who cares for you, watches over you, guides you in the right way and protects you from evil. Sunday 12-May Reflect on God as Shepherd Monday 13-May 2 Sam 17-18; Job 2; Acts 22 Tuesday…