Big Idea Ecclesiastes teaches that life apart from God will never satisfy the human heart, but life lived in reverent dependence on God is full of purpose, meaning, and joy. Introduction: A Book for the Questions We All Ask Few books in the Bible feel as honest as Ecclesiastes. It speaks to the questions many... Continue Reading →
Why Did Nathan Call Solomon Jedidiah Instead of Solomon? Series: People of the Bible / Solomon Companion Post Primary texts: 2 Samuel 12:24–25, 1 Chronicles 22:9 (context links: 1 Kings 1–11, 2 Samuel 11–12) This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look (fast summary), (2) Simple... Continue Reading →
Solomon in the Bible: Wisdom, Glory, the Temple, and the Danger of a Divided Heart Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: 1 Kings 1–11, 2 Chronicles 1–9 (context links: 2 Samuel 12:24–25, Deuteronomy 17:14–20, 1 Kings 3:5–14, 1 Kings 8) This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace:... Continue Reading →
In the second half of 2 Samuel, we read about the remainder of King David's life, including his problems and successes. Absolam, his son, revolts against him and tries to become king in David's place. We also learn about a few other of David's victories that he enjoyed. As the end of his life drew... Continue Reading →