Three & One

A remnant returns to rebuild the Temple and to restore the true worship of God in the Temple. Their names are listed their faith is acknowledged their joy is heard as well as the sorrow of some. And, Paul talks about affection within the confines of the covenant of marriage.

Josiah reigns in Jerusalem. Josiah restores the true worship of God in the Temple, including an amazing Passover celebration. It was the best of days with the worst of days to come. And, Paul talks about glorifying God in all that we do.  

Hezekiah reforms. Sennacherib boasts, is defeated and dies. Hezekiah humbles himself is tested and dies. Manasseh reigns. And, Paul teaches us HOW to judge within the church.  

Ahaz is all sorts of messed up, just straight up wicked, and under his reign Judah pays the price. But then, as all men do Ahaz died and his son Hezekiah ruled, righteously and swiftly. And, Paul continues to correct the Corinthians.

Amaziah as king has a quandary with hired help and with pride. Uzziah as king was amazing until he became strong. Jotham as king was obedient, partially. And, Paul talks of watering, working, warning and worldly wisdom.

Ahazia reigns in Judah. Athalia reigns in Judah. Joash is crowned king in Judah. Athalia is executed. Joash repairs the Temple. Joash walks away from God later in life. Joash dies. And, the Apostle Paul speaks of spiritual wisdom.

King Jehoshaphat is rebuked for aligning with Asa. Instead of sulking, he continued establishing others in the fear of the Lord. A war is won in worship, because the battle belonged to God. King Jehoram has intestinal issues. And, Paul writes to the Corinthians.

King Asa consults with the King of Syria instead of seeking the Lord. King Jehoshaphat reigns righteously in Judah. A prophet warns King Ahab to no prevail. And, The Apostle Paul thanks all of his co-laborers in Christ, at Rome.

Civil war ensues and those who call upon the name of the Lord win, against overwhelming odds, twice. Asa responds to prophecy by reaffirming Judah’s commitment to God. And, we continue our conversation about limiting our liberties in love.

The nation is divided in what seemed like a reaction to King Rehoboam. But, really, was it rather to fulfill the prophecy of Ahijah? Humility helped Judah narrowly escape annihilation. And, we learn that we are free to limit our liberty in love.

Solomon dedicates the Temple. God visit’s Solomon a second time. The Queen of Sheba visits Solomon the first time. We see Solomon full of wisdom and wealth until the day of his death. And Paul preaches the practicalities of righteousness.

The Temple is finished. The furnishings are made. The ark of the covenant is brought into the Temple. Solomon prays before the Lord upon completion just before the dedication. And Romans resumes with the after-effects of imputed righteousness by faith.

Solomon is strengthened as the newly crowned king. The Lord was with him and gave him wisdom and knowledge and riches and wealth and honor. Solomon prepares to build and then Solomon actually sets to construct The Temple. And, we see God still has a plan for His people.

David commissions Solomon to build the Temple. David gives and the grace of giving becomes contagious, giving to God out of what He had already given to them. Solomon is crowned King. David dies at a good old age. And Israel needs to find the word of faith and call upon the name of the Lord.

In preparation for the time when Solomon will build the Temple, David establishes order in the areas of worship, safety, economy, military and government. And Paul, is heartbroken over Israel’s rejection of Jesus as their Messiah.

David does all that he can to set the supplies in place so that Solomon his son can build the Temple. The Levites are prepared to minister to the Lord in the Temple. And, we experience no condemnation all the way to no separation and everything in-between.

David tries to show kindness and his motives are misinterpreted, leading to war. David’s mighty men defeat many unusual enemies. Satan inspires David to take a census and the repercussions are disastrous. And, the Apostle Paul cries out for deliverance.

The Ark is returned to the Tabernacle. Worship ensues. Thanksgiving songs are sung. David wants to build God a house and God says it’s the other way around. So David did what he could. And, we see how in Christ we are dead to sin and alive to Him.

David attempts to bring back the ark. Initially unsuccessful, David learns to always inquire of the Lord, especially in the face of the enemy, which led to David being successful the second time. And, Paul teaches us how to have peace with God.