With the narrative of the temple (nearly) complete, the Chronicler looks at the overall reign of King Solomon. And what a reign it was! It was glorious in nearly every way. But it wasn’t given for men to give glory to Solomon; it was given for men and women to give glory to God. Apple: […]

We often emphasize (rightly!) how we are saved by grace apart from works, how good works do not and cannot contribute anything towards our salvation. Yet works do have a part to play in the lives of Christians. Those who have been saved by the free grace of Jesus Christ do good works…not to get […]

Solomon’s desire was for God to hear the people, having God’s attention on His own people. And God said yes. There was no doubt He would. How do we know? Because God always keeps His word! Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ

There are Biblical behaviors and unbiblical behaviors, and as born-again Christians we are to consciously decide to behave appropriately. But as we do, we can never forget why we do so. The motive makes the difference. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ

God wants us (as His people) to live as those who have been transformed by grace. The gospel of grace (which we learn through the Bible) keeps us looking to Christ, which causes us to live for Him as His people. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ

Solomon’s temple was an amazingly beautiful building in which God was worshipped and where His presence dwelt. God chose to let His presence dwell there, just like God chooses to let His Spirit dwell within us as born-again Christians. And we too, are to be spiritually beautiful…something possible only through the gracious work of Jesus. […]

Titus and the elders he was to appoint were to faithfully teach God’s word to God’s people. And as they did, God’s word would change lives. Healthy doctrine leads to a healthy church…and for that, we need a healthy dose of the word of God! Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ

Blessed with all the gifts God gave him, Solomon understood the very best thing he could do was the thing his father had previously commanded him to do: build the temple of God and give the nation a place of worship. The wisest thing Solomon could do was worship the Lord! Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ

Who was Paul? He was a sinner saved by grace. Who was Titus? A foreign Gentile made a son of Paul and child of God. Who were these men? They were Christians! They were transformed by the grace of God and they were blessed in the abundant mercies of the Lord Jesus Christ. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 […]

In Chapters 28-29, focused attention returns to temple preparation, this time through the specific instructions of King David as he himself received instructions from the Lord God. This was the last great act of David’s reign, and what an act it was: preparations for the people to praise God! Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ