Day 153: The Decline of Solomon (2025)

Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the ...  Show more

Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascen ...  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. 

When our hearts run dry, and our good works languish, the Bible bids us: “Consider the end.” 

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