“One time the king went to Giv‘on to sacrifice there, because that was the main high place. Shlomo offered a thousand burnt offerings on the altar there. At Giv‘on Adonai appeared to Shlomo in a dream at night; God said, “Tell me what I should give you.””-1 Kings 3:4-5 Yesterday, we answered two very important […]
1K3-7: God Accepted Worship That Wasn’t Done Right
“One time the king went to Giv‘on to sacrifice there, because that was the main high place. Shlomo offered a thousand burnt offerings on the altar there.”– 1Kings 3:4 At the beginning of his reign, Solomon was spiritually close to the Lord. We know this is the case because soon after becoming King, he went […]
1K3-6: The Danger of Feeling Right with God When You’re Not
Following on the heels of yesterday’s post about all of the high places Israel was sacrificing to and how that was displeasing to God, let’s read Judges 17. So on the surface, this chapter appears to be a random, almost confusing story. But the truth is, it’s a snapshot of ancient Israel’s spiritual collapse. And […]
1K3-5: The Danger of Worshiping Your Own Way
“The people, however, were still sacrificing on the high places, because no house had yet been built for the name of Adonai.”-1 Kings 3:2 Following on the heels of yesterday’s discussion about the “high places,” the bottom line is that God’s command to only sacrifice at the place He had designated was being ignored. By […]
1K3-4: Ancient Israel Looked a Lot Like Modern Tokyo
If you’ve ever visited Tokyo, Japan, you’ll notice something interesting as you walk around the city in pretty much any neighborhood. You’ll notice Shinto shrines and temples scattered all over the place. The locals visit these places to petition the “gods” for blessings in work, relationships, getting into a good university, or whatever. Of course, […]
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