Tag Archives: Solomon

Worship Him Only

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Mark Shields

Solomon finished praying and as recorded in 2 Chronicles 7, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple (V. 1). They knelt on the pavement with … Continue reading →

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Living the Right Way

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Mark Shields

The lessons learned from my reading of 2 Chronicles 6 are about character, honesty, and decency. We are given many examples throughout the Bible of great characters to follow in order to live the right way and to fulfill our … Continue reading →

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First Order of Business is Prayer

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Mark Shields

After the temple was built, the first order of business was prayer. Solomon’s main request in 2 Chronicles 6 is for God to hear their prayers of repentance and forgiveness. Solomon knew what God had promised and in prayer ask … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of 2 Chronicles 6-10

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Mark Shields

I recently finished questions for reflection 2 Chronicles 1-5. The study has inspired a poem at this link: Stepping Stones. The next part of the travel will take me to 2 Chronicles 6-10. Over the next few weeks, I will … Continue reading →

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Victory after Many Loses

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Mark Shields

When the work on the Temple was completed as recorded in 2 Chronicles 5, there was a celebration. Judah’s history had been one of instability and a renunciation of religion but interspersed with periods of spiritual reformation. The people had … Continue reading →