Day 153: The Decline of Solomon (2022)

As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah: idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God's judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephan ...  Show more

Fr. Mike points out God's remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don't see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today's readings are Isa ...  Show more

Bible Talk is back! Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss 1 Kings 11 and the downfall of King Solomon. 

When we read the Old Testament, we’re tempted to see characters as either all good or all bad. But when we get to 1 Kings 9 and see Solomon’s interactions with Hiram the King of Tyre, well, it’s more complicated than that. Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss. 

We all have influence in someone's life. Today we talk about the great responsibility that having influence brings.

Scriptures used:
Numbers 20:1-13
Exodus 17:1-7
Galatians 2:11-14
James 3:1
Luke 16:10
Proverbs 12:15
Proverbs 19:20

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