1 Chronicles 29:5-7 (KJV) 5 The gold for things of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and for all manner of work to be made by the hands of artificers. And who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the Lord? 6 Then the chief […]
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Because churchgoers give with a willing heart, there are churches all around the globe that have their doors open on the weekend, and during the week.
1 Chronicles 28:9,10 (KJV) 9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the Lord searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be […]
So God trusted in Solomon but desired that he would show himself worthy, by keeping His commandments and judgments for the people.
1 Chronicles 27:23,24 (KJV) 23 But David took not the number of them from twenty years old and under: because the Lord had said he would increase Israel like to the stars of the heavens. 24 Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but he finished not, because there […]
What David had Joab do, Joab knew in the back of his mind that it was wrong and God would not be happy with it.
1 Chronicles 26:10-12 (KJV) 10 Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;) 11 Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen. […]
In David’s time, people were remembered in many different ways. We know this since people’s names and what they did are written in the book of Chronicles.
1 Chronicles 25:1-3 (KJV) 1 Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was: 2 […]
My friends, when people come together for the one purpose of lifting up the Lord and giving Him praise, then something Spirit-filled is happening here.
Every person that was given a role to serve in the house of the Lord was mentioned. All these people were not anybody ordinary, but chief men, for God was not only important to them, but they showed their service to God also.
1 Chronicles 23:25,26 (KJV) 25 For David said, The Lord God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever: 26 And also unto the Levites; they shall no more carry the tabernacle, nor any vessels of it for the service thereof.
One of the most often read verses from the mouth of Jesus is in Matthew, chapter 11. And this is because of the impact it makes upon every believer in Him.
1 Chronicles 22:8-10 (KJV) 8 But the word of the Lord came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight. 9 Behold, a son […]
It was God that told David that his son, Solomon, would be born for the purpose of building up the temple.
1 Chronicles 21:16,17 (KJV) 16 And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of the Lord stand between the earth and the heaven, having a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders of Israel, who were clothed in sackcloth, fell upon […]
David has no choice but to call out for mercy, after hearing this news from God, for the Lord God was very upset.
For you to understand the full parable of the talents, you must read Matthew 25, verses 14 through 30.
1 Chronicles 19:13 (KJV) 13 Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the Lord do that which is good in his sight.
We can see how things for David started to blow out of proportion, where it shouldn’t have in the next few verses.
1 Chronicles 18:13,14 (KJV) 13 And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David’s servants. Thus the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went. 14 So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.
If we were to live our lives on our own, we would be sitting ducks to the devil and his fiery darts would take us down each time.
1 Chronicles 17:16-18 (KJV) 16 And David the king came and sat before the Lord, and said, Who am I, O Lord God, and what is mine house, that thou hast brought me hitherto? 17 And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; for thou hast […]
It was after Nathan told David all this that he began to pray. And because this prayer is so beautiful, let’s read it together also.
1 Chronicles 16:8-11 (KJV) 8 Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. 9 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. 10 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that […]
From this psalm, there are many key points for every Christian to understand. We are to give thanks unto God often throughout the day because of all He does for us, especially His mercy.
1 Chronicles 15:27-29 (KJV) 27 And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bare the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singers: David also had upon him an ephod of linen. 28 Thus all Israel brought […]
What David orchestrated before God was more than spectacular, for it gave praise to the God of Abraham, who saves.
1 Chronicles 14:10-12 (KJV) 10 And David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? And wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the Lord said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand. 11 So they came up to Baalperazim; and […]
With David being king, the enemy continued to fight against him and the kingdom of Israel. Even the Philistines came back again to wage war against David, in order to take the kingdom for themselves once and for all.
1 Chronicles 13:8-10 (KJV) 8 And David and all Israel played before God with all their might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets. 9 And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand […]