2 Chronicles 20.1-17         Faced with his enemy, King Jehoshaphat of Judah was filled with fear; he knew his inability to gain victory against overwhelming opposition. Recognizing his weakness and inability, he sought the Lord. Having assembled the people together, Jehoshaphat prayed, O, LORD, God of our fathers, are you not God in heaven? You... Continue Reading →

1 Chronicles 29.1-20         Knowing his death was near and that he would not build the Lord’s Temple, David arranged for his son Solomon to complete the work. The necessary supplies were gathered, the work had been distributed to the people, and David carefully charged and instructed Solomon. Knowing God’s covenant with David that his... Continue Reading →

Psalm 61.1-8         The setting for this psalm was likely when David had left Jerusalem, being ousted from the throne by his own son, Absalom. Feeling rejected, alone, and disregarded by family, as well as by those who had faithfully served with him, David cried out to the Lord, the only certainty he knew in... Continue Reading →

Micah 7.7-20                The prophet’s message is not unfamiliar: the people of God had sinned and there would be judgment; God would not, will not, overlook sin; there must be payment for all iniquity. However, there was hope for the people of Judah; God would preserve a remnant, a repentant people who would know His... Continue Reading →

Hosea gives a sad commentary on the nation of Israel. There is no faithfulness or steadfast love, and no knowledge of God in the land (Hosea 4.1). The LORD says, I will return to my place, until they acknowledge their guilt and seek my face, and in their distress earnestly seek me (5.15). So, Israel... Continue Reading →