Morning Light – November 5th, 2015 Today: [1 Chronicles Twenty-Nine] Participation in the Temple. In this chapter David opens his financial records to show the extent to which he personally has sacrificed for the preparation of building the temple. As an example of a godly leader he not only encourages the people to give toward […]
READ MORE Morning Light – November 4th, 2015 Today: [1 Chronicles Twenty-Eight] You are a Steward of the King’s Substance. In this chapter David delivers over to young Solomon and all the king’s retinue the whole of the substance and building materials of the temple. There is gold and silver from a lifetime of conquest and war. […]
READ MORE Morning Light – November 3rd, 2015 Today: [1 Chronicles Twenty-Seven] Are You the King’s Companion? In this chapter we see the military, civil and political administrators of David’s kingdom by their tribes and families. Many of these men were with David when he fled from Saul. Among the important military and civil positions of rank […]
READ MORE Morning Light – November 2nd, 2015 Today: [1 Chronicles Twenty-Six] Gatekeepers in the House of God. In this chapter we see David establish an army of 4000 gatekeepers in 24 courses to control access to the temple and to preserve it’s sanctity. These gatekeepers kept a physical temple – you and I collectively and individually […]
READ MORE Morning Light – October 30th, 2015 Today: [1 Chronicles Twenty-Five] The Singers of Song in the Temple. In this chapter David appoints singers and musicians in the temple. There were so many singers and musicians set aside that David needs the help of the captains of the host in the task of identifying and organizing […]
READ MORE Morning Light – October 29th, 2015 Today: [1 Chronicles Twenty-Four] 24 Divisions of the Priestly Order. In this chapter we see very likely where the origin of the 24 elders before the throne originated. David is retasking the Levites from serving the Tabernacle of Moses to serving the Temple of Solmon. There are so many […]
READ MORE Morning Light – October 28th, 2015 Today: [1 Chronicles Twenty-Three] Training for Reigning. In this chapter we inexplicably find the people being numbered again. When David numbered the people for his own purposes calamity came upon the nation. When God numbered the people for His purposes the nation was established and the generation to come […]
READ MORE Morning Light – October 27th, 2015 Today: [1 Chronicles Twenty-Two] Preparing to Build the Temple. In this chapter we find David bowing to the determination of God that he will not be allowed to build the temple. He begins gathering the gold, silver and other materials in behalf of Solomon who he understands will complete […]
READ MORE Morning Light – October 26th, 2015 Today: [1 Chronicles Twenty-One] When Satan Stands Up Against You. David wrongly decides to number the people. As a result the angel of the Lord assaults the nation and thousands perish. David is grieved at his sin and the angel instructs him to build an altar that eventually becomes […]
READ MORE Morning Light – October 23rd, 2015 Today: [1 Chronicles Twenty] Ammon is Subdued – Giants are Slain. In this chapter we find David again remaining behind while a further campaign against Ammon is carried out by Joab. The capital city of Rabbah is besieged and conquered and much spoil is brought out to David. The […]
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