God is our shelter and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not be afraid, even if the earth is shaken and mountains fall into… Read more

The word of the Lord came to Solomon: “As for this temple you are building, if you follow my decrees, observe my laws and keep all my commands and obey… Read more

When all Israel heard the verdict the king had given, they held the king in awe, because they saw that he had wisdom from God to administer justice. (verse 28)… Read more

Give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?’ (verse 9)… Read more

Then they sounded the trumpet and all the people shouted ‘Long live King Solomon!’ (verse 39) Read 1 Kings 1:32-2:4 As we heard in yesterday’s reading, Adonijah ‘put himself forward… Read more

His father had never rebuked him by asking, “Why do you behave as you do?” (verse 6a) Read 1 Kings 1:5-31 Some time after Absalom’s revolt and death, the second… Read more