Significant

Read 1 Chronicles 1:1 through 3:24 When a new family member is born, his or her name gets written on the family tree. God alone knows the future for that child. David’s name on his family’s registry probably seemed unimpressive. The sixth Ozem and the seventh David (1 Chronicles 2:15). That is it. He was the seventh son. Nothing significant …

The God With A Heart

Read Luke 7:1 through 8:56 Visit any Sunday School, Bible study, or small group and during their prayer time you’re likely to hear of heartbreaking situations—financial difficulties, people dealing with cancer and other illnesses, teens getting killed in car accidents or gang-related violence, parents lamenting prodigal children, and so on. When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to …

Solomon Turns from God

Read 1 Kings 9:1 through 11:43 God had promised to bless Solomon as king of Israel, but Solomon was required to follow God’s commands. God would cut Solomon off from the land and turn His back on the temple if Solomon ever turned about from God and His commands. King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women . . . They …

The Legacy

Read 1 Kings 2:1 through 3:28 What is the most important legacy a parent could pass on to his or her child? Would it be the houses, lands, and full bank accounts that a mother or father worked to provide? Would it be a broad education and wisdom? Would it even be a successful business or ministry for those children …