“Concerning this temple which you are building, if you walk in My statutes, execute My judgments, keep all My commandments, … More
Category: 1 Kings
God’s Faithfulness – Then And Now
“Praise be to the Lord, who has given rest to His people Israel just as He promised. Not one word … More
Treasures On Earth? or Treasures In Heaven?
“King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth. The whole world sought … More
Lord, Your Word seems so simple – but we don’t always listen to what You’re saying to us!
1 Kings 11:14-12:24 “Do not go up to fight against your brothers” (1 Kings 12:24). Lord, Your Word seems so … More
Holy wisdom
Solomon was a wise man. His wisdom came from God: “He possessed wisdom from God”, “God gave Solomon wisdom” (1 … More
No person or place is more important than the Lord.
1 Kings 8:14-53 The person who leads us in worship, the place where we worship or the God whom we … More
Hearing The Word of God And Doing The Will Of God
“The Lord also called to the man of God. He said, “This is what the Lord says: You rebelled against … More
Without God’s blessing, all our efforts are fruitless.
Solomon prays (1 Kings 8:22-53). The Lord answers Solomon’s prayer (1 Kings 9:3-9). We must seek the blessing of God. … More
We live in our present. God is calling us on to His future.
1 Kings 12 tells us about Rehoboam (verses 1-19) and Jeroboam (verses 20-33). God was looking beyond both of these … More
"whatever the Lord tells me" (1 Kings 22:14)
This is the way of the true prophet of God. Our words and our life are to be an echo … More
From Solomon to David: The ongoing purpose of God
The throne is handed on to Solomon by David. This is seen as part of the ongoing purpose of God: … More
Prayer To The Lord, Blessing From The Lord
“When Solomon had finished all these prayers and supplications to the Lord, he rose from before the altar of the … More
Wealthy … and weak
In 1 Kings 10, we read about Solomon’s wealth. In 1 Kings 11, we read about his weakness – women. … More
What’s so special about the Lord?
“Lord, the God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below—You who keep … More
Lord, which is most important to us – pleasing ourselves or serving You?
1 Kings 6:14-7:12 We read about Solomon – he built “his own house”, and he built “the House of the … More
The Lord is King … (1 and 2 Kings)
1 Kings As we read about various kings, there is something that we must never forget – the Lord is … More
Feed on the Word of God.
We read about Elijah in his high-points of strength – the triumph over the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:36-39) … More
The Lord Is King.
As we read about various kings, there is something that we must never forget – the Lord is King. He … More
The Great Conflict Between God And Satan – Never Doubt The Final Outcome!
“Now the Lord has put a lying spirit into the mouths of all these prophets” (1 Kings 22:23). While we … More
“I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.”
1 Kings 21:1-22:14 We read of human sin and divine judgment (21:1-4,15-16,20-24). There is also something else here: the mercy … More
What is happening when we are gathered together for worship?
1 Kings 8:54-9:28 What is happening when we are gathered together for worship? Is this merely a human thing, something … More
A man of God
“A man of God” (1 Kings 13:1). There are many things that we can be – a son, a brother, … More
From the raising of a widow’s son to the resurrection of God’s Son
“The Lord heard Elijah’s cry, and the boy’s life returned to him, and he lived” (1 Kings 17:22). The raising … More
No human king can even begin to compare with the Lord.
Following the death of the evil king, Ahab, things changed. The new king, Jehoshaphat, was a different kind of man … More
Turn away from the false gods and turn to the true God.
“When he saw Elijah, Ahab said, “Is that you, you troublemaker of Israel?” Elijah answered, “I haven’t troubled Israel. You … More
"a still small voice" (1 Kings 19:12)
When God is speaking to us, we need to “be still and know that He is God” (Psalm 46:10). Hearing … More
Our strength is not in ourselves. It is in the Lord.
1 Kings 20:1-43 Sometimes we say, ‘I can’t’, when we mean, ‘I won’t’! We are ‘busy here and there’- too … More
1 Kings 20
1 Kings20:1-43 – Sometimes we say, ‘I can’t’, when we mean, ‘I won’t’! We are ‘busy here and there’ – … More
1 Kings 21-22
1 Kings21:1-22:14 – We read of human sin and divine judgment (21:1-4,15-16,20-24). There is also something else here: the mercy … More
1 Kings 16:29-19:21
1 Kings16:29-18:16 – Things were getting desperate: ‘Ahab did more to provoke the Lord, the God of Israel, to anger … More
1 Kings 14:1-16:28
1 Kings14:1-15:8 – It makes depressing reading – a lot of bad news from the north (16), a lot of … More
1 Kings 12:25-13:34
1 Kings12:25-13:34 – These were dark days for God’s people. They were deeply divided. There was the northern kingdom (Israel). … More
1 Kings 10:1-12:24
1 Kings10:1-11:13 – ‘King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth’ (23). … More
1 Kings 7:13-9:28
1 Kings7:13-8:13 – We read about ‘the silver’ and ‘the gold’. We are called to choose between the life of … More
1 Kings 5:1-7:12
1 Kings5:1-6:13 – Do you ‘rejoice greatly’ when you hear the Word of the Lord (5:7)? God wants to ‘establish … More
1 Kings 3-4
1 Kings3:1-28 – Solomon was a complicated man. We wonder what was most important to him – his alliances with … More
1 Kings 1-2
1 Kings1:1-53 – David’s reign was coming to an end. He would be replaced by Solomon (30). No one goes … More
1 Kings 14-19
1 Kings 14:1-15:8 – It makes depressing reading – a lot of bad news from the north (16), a lot … More
Praying Through God’s Word: Titus
Titus 1:1-2:10 How are we to live? Sometimes, Lord, our journey through life can be very confusing. We don’t know … More
Notes on 1 Kingsf
1 KINGS 1:1-53 – David’s reign was coming to an end. He would be replaced by Solomon (30). No one … More
Only What The Lord Tells Me
“The messenger who had gone to summon Micaiah said to him, “Look, the other prophets without exception are predicting success … More
Praying Through God’s Word: 1 Kings
1 Kings 1:1-53 No-one goes on forever. We read about David’s reign coming to an end, about David being replaced … More
When You’re Down …
1 Kings 18:37–39, 19:4 When you’re down, look to the Lord. He loves You. He will lift you up. Life … More
The Holy City or The Holy Saviour?
“… Jerusalem, the city where I chose to place My Name” (1 Kings 11:36). Jerusalem is called the Holy City. … More
“The glory of the Lord filled the house of the Lord” (1 Kings 8:11).
“The glory of the Lord filled the house of the Lord” (1 Kings 8:11). The house of the Lord is … More
Do we give the Lord lip-service? or Do we serve Him with our lives?
“The Lord also called to the man of God. He said, “This is what the Lord says: You rebelled against … More
The Lord has sent His Spirit of power to live in us.
We read about Elijah in his high-points of strength – the triumph over the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:36-39) … More
Let us pray, “Our Father in heaven … Your will be done.”
1 Kings 22:15-53 Ahab’s repentance (21:27) didn’t last long! He continued to live in sin (22:8). He died in shame … More
God’s Love Is Unchanged, Unchanging And Unchangeable.
1 Kings 18:17-19:21 Life is full of ups and downs. For Elijah, there was a very high point. He prayed. … More
Let’s Honour God – In Our Attitudes And Actions.
1 Kings 15:9-16:28A lot of kings are mentioned here. We soon lose track of their names. With one solitary exception, … More
A Word Of Hope From The God of Hope
1 Kings 14:1-15:8It makes depressing reading – a lot of bad news from the north (16), a lot of bad … More
Looking Forward To A Better Future
1 Kings 12:25-13:34These were dark days for God’s people. They were deeply divided. There was the northern kingdom (Israel). Jeroboam … More
What Is The Lord Saying?
1 Kings 11:14-12:24Life can be a very slippery slope. You can go downhill very quickly – if you’re not careful! … More
Is Your Heart Fully Devoted To The Lord Your God?
1 Kings 10:1-11:13‘King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth’(23). It sounds … More
What Kind Of Person Are You Becoming?
1 Kings 6:14-7:12Solomon took seven years to build ‘the House of the Lord’ and ‘thirteen years’ to build ‘his own … More
‘A Dwelling Place Of God In The Spirit’
1 Kings 5:1-6:13Do you ‘rejoice greatly’ when you hear the Word of the Lord (5:7)? God wants to ‘establish His … More
Jesus Comes First!
1 Kings 3:1-28Solomon was a complicated man. We wonder what was most important to him – his alliances with the … More
"Let The Word Of Christ Dwell In You Richly."
1 Kings 2:1-46God’s purpose does not stand still. It moves forward. This was a new beginning for God’s people. Solomon … More
In All The Changes Of Life, We Must Learn To Say, ‘Blessed Be The Lord.’
1 Kings 1:1-53David’s reign was coming to an end. He would be replaced by Solomon (30). No one goes on … More
Jesus Came To Give Us Abundant Life.
1 Kings 4:1-34‘God gave Solomon wisdom’(29). Solomon shared this wisdom with others (32-34). Christ is ‘our Wisdom’(1 Corinthians 1:30). Don’t … More
