Morning Light – December 3rd, 2015: The Demise of King Asa

Morning Light – December 3rd, 2015 Today: [2 Chronicles Sixteen] The Demise of King Asa. In this chapter we see the end of king Asa. He ruled the southern kingdom for decades and brought peace and prosperity to his people. In his later years however he turned from God and hired the Syrians – mortal […]

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Morning Light – December 1st, 2015: By Many, or Few

Morning Light – December 1st, 2015 Today: [2 Chronicles Fourteen] By Many, Or Few. In this chapter we meet king Asa. He is a good king who makes every effort to honor the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. For many years he has peace in his borders until an army from Ethiopia comes that […]

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Morning Light – November 30th, 2015: Prevailing in Battle

Morning Light – November 30th, 2015 Today: [2 Chronicles Thirteen] Prevailing in Battle. In this chapter we see Judah and northern Israel in battle against each other. The king in the south was Abijah the grandson of Solomon. The king in the north was Jeroboam – established by a prophet to rule over the northern […]

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Morning Light – November 25th, 2015: Humility Wins the Battle

Morning Light – November 25th, 2015 Today: [2 Chronicles Twelve] Humility Wins the Battle. In this chapter Rehoboam the successor of Solomon leads the nation in idolatry and sin. As a result the southern kingdom is over run by Egypt from the south and the temple is plundered of it’s wealth. In the midst of […]

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Morning Light – November 24th, 2015: Rehoboam and the Prophet

Morning Light – November 24th, 2015 Today: [2 Chronicles Eleven] Rehoboam and the Prophet. In this chapter the kingdom is divided and Rehoboam the son of Solomon attempts to retake the northern kingdom by force. A prophet by the name of Shemiah forbids Rehoboam to war against his brethren in the north. Rehoboam hearkens and […]

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Morning Light – November 23rd, 2015: The Cost of Disobedience

Morning Light – November 23rd, 2015 Today: [2 Chronicles Ten] The Cost of Disobedience. In this chapter Solomon is dead and his son rules in his place. The ten northern tribes appeal to Rehoboam for tax relief and the king refuses thus resulting in a divided kingdom. This had been prophesied to come to pass […]

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Morning Light – November 20th, 2015: Solomon and Sheba

Morning Light – November 20th, 2015 Today: [2 Chronicles Nine] Solomon and Sheba. The story of Solomon and Sheba is a demonstration of the goodness of God and the power of the wisdom of God. The queen of Sheba travelled a great distance and lays millions of dollars worth of gold at the kings feet. […]

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Morning Light – November 18th, 2015: Solomon in His Glory

Morning Light – November 18th, 2015 Today: [2 Chronicles Eight] Solomon in His Glory. In this chapter we find Solomon is 40 years of age and at the height of his glory. He builds cities and stores up his riches. He wages war and walks in total victory. Everything he puts his hand to prospers […]

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Morning Light – November 17th, 2015: When God Answers by Fire

Morning Light – November 17th, 2015: When God Answers by Fire Today: [2 Chronicles Seven] When God Answers By Fire. In this chapter the dedication of the temple is concluded and God answers by fire. The prayer of Solomon is the high point of this entire affair and it speaks to us of the need […]

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Morning Light – November 16th, 2015: Assured in Your Destiny

Morning Light – November 16th, 2015: Assured in Your Destiny Today: [2 Chronicles Six] Assured in Your Destiny. In this chapter the dedication of the temple continues. Solomon in a display of deep humility bows down to God before all the people. He acknowledges that his father David was a bloody man and declares that […]

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