In today's reading of Tyndale's One-Year Chronological Study Bible with featured content written by the CBT team,

• we witness Solomon's reign flourishing in power and wealth, as he employs the remaining Canaanites in monumental building projects.
• We'll also observe a couple of early, seemingly small disobediences in Solomon's life that will eventually lead to big problems down the road.
• And we'll hear the incredible testimony of the Queen of Sheba, who comes to confirm God's blessing on Israel and declares God's purpose for making them a great nation, pointing towards God's heart for all the nations.

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In today's reading of Tyndale's One-Year Chronological Study Bible with featured content written by the CBT team,

• we see Solomon blessing the assembly of Israel after the Temple dedication, reminding them of God's faithfulness and their covenant responsibilities.
• We'll witness God's dramatic and undeniable affirmation of His pleasure by consuming the sacrifices with fire from heaven and filling the Temple with His glory, giving Israel powerful assurance.
• And we'll hear God's direct answer to Solomon's dedication prayer, reiterating the terms of His covenant—blessings for obedience and discipline for disobedience, along with the promise of forgiveness for the repentant.

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In today's reading of Tyndale's One-Year Chronological Study Bible with featured content written by the CBT team,

• we witness the Ark of the Covenant finally being brought into the Temple, amidst massive, overflowing sacrifices.
• We'll see God Himself confirm His pleasure and presence by filling the Temple with His glory, a powerful message for all of Israel.
• We'll also hear Solomon's clear explanation of what's happening and his powerful dedication prayer, which beautifully connects to the "seed of promise" and God's covenant terms.

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In today's reading of Tyndale's One-Year Chronological Study Bible with featured content written by the CBT team,

• we're focusing on the intricate details and vast scale of the Temple's interior and its furnishings.
• We'll learn about the key role of a highly skilled craftsman named Huram, whose wisdom and understanding are truly remarkable.
• And we'll discover the powerful, symbolic meaning of the two massive pillars that stood at the entrance to the Temple, reminding everyone who entered about God's very nature and His promises.

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In today's reading of Tyndale's One-Year Chronological Study Bible with featured content written by the CBT team,

• we see Solomon's God-given wisdom immediately on display as he administers justice over a challenging dispute.
• We'll also witness the beginning of the long-awaited Temple construction, thanks to a great relationship with the King of Tyre.
• And we'll reflect on the significant timing of this monumental project – 480 years after Israel came out of Egypt – and what that implies about generations of missed opportunities due to Bible illiteracy and spiritual complacency.

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In today's reading of Tyndale's One-Year Chronological Study Bible with featured content written by the CBT team,

• we witness the beginning of Solomon's reign, his wise choice to ask God for something truly special, and God's generous response.
• We'll also see Solomon immediately administering justice in the kingdom, setting the tone for his rule, and hear a powerful prayer against the nations that conspire against God's people.

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In today's reading of Tyndale's One-Year Chronological Study Bible with featured content written by the CBT team,

• we're exploring a set of Psalms by Asaph. These songs include a raw lament after experiencing God's heavy judgment,
• a heartfelt plea for God to restore His people after discipline,
• God's own voice speaking a stern rebuke for past disobedience,
• and a picture of God judging even the most powerful unjust rulers on earth.
• These Psalms remind us of God's preeminent authority and His character as both just and merciful.

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In today's reading of Tyndale's One-Year Chronological Study Bible with featured content written by the CBT team,

• we're exploring a set of Psalms that remind us that God is the ultimate Judge and King over all.
• These songs show us how to wrestle with challenging questions about God's timing when we're in distress,
• the importance of remembering God's powerful actions in the past,
• and the crucial lessons we can learn from the history of God's people – both their failures and God's persistent faithfulness.

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In today's reading of Tyndale's One-Year Chronological Study Bible with featured content written by the CBT team,

• we're exploring a set of Psalms written by Asaph. These songs show us God's strong rebuke of Israel's empty religious activity,
• the clear reality that God is the ultimate judge of the wicked,
• and a heartfelt lament over God's discipline and His apparent silence, begging Him to remember His covenant.

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In today's reading of Tyndale's One-Year Chronological Study Bible with featured content written by the CBT team,

• we're looking at a set of Psalms that show us King David shouting praise to God for His protection and mighty works.
• We'll see God's character and the call for every generation to know Him.
• We'll also encounter a raw and honest lament from deep distress and a powerful reminder of God's unbreakable covenant with David concerning the coming Messiah.

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