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When Solomon, son of David and Bathsheba, becomes king, God grants his prayer for wisdom to lead God’s people, although his failings would lead to his downfall. About the Story Last week, we read about King David. David was a … Continue reading
While fleeing for his life, Elijah experienced fear and despair, but he was also gifted with sustenance, movement, God’s presence, and a call to serve. How do we experience these things, too? Since Last Time: A Kingdom Divided Last week, … Continue reading
Solomon presided over the building of God’s house—the temple—fulfilling his father David’s wish. There are many ways to approach this text. How will you do so? Since Last Time Last week, the Narrative Lectionary showed us God calling and anointing … Continue reading
From his introduction, we see Elijah stepping out in faith, as does the woman in Zarephath. What does this look like for you, especially in difficult times? Seeing God We are now over halfway through our journey through the Old … Continue reading
Fulfilling the promise God made to his father David, Solomon built a house for God. It was not to house God (as if God needed a house); it was to direct the people to pray to the God of Israel. … Continue reading
King Ahab accuses the prophet Elijah of being a troubler of Israel, even though it is his own idolatrous leadership that is causing the trouble. But aren’t we all called to be troublemakers? God’s Way of Leading We are continuing … Continue reading
Date: October 30, 2022 Bible Reading: 1 Kings 3:4-28 Free Resource: Home Devotional (Sharing God’s Story @ Home, NL) Unit Theme (October 16—November 6): Living Faithfully in God’s Promise The Point: God grants us wisdom through prayer. God promises to … Continue reading
Bible Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-18 Free Resource: The Silent Game (Family, NL) Unit Theme (October 17—November 7): Called by God The Point: God sometimes chooses to come in quiet ways. While on the run from danger, the prophet Elijah cries … Continue reading
Bible Reading: 1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:1-13 Free Resource: Building God’s House (Youth, NL) Unit Theme (October 17—November 7): Called by God The Point: We give the best of ourselves when we work to fulfill our callings. You cannot put limits … Continue reading
Bible Reading: 1 Kings 17:1-16 [17-24] Free Resource: Discussion Questions (Small Groups – NL) Unit Theme (November 1—November 22): God Sightings The Point: God provides for us, often in ways we do not expect. Two Israelite insiders—a king and a … Continue reading