1 Chronicles
If you will recall my post from May 10, you will see that I talked about the focus of 1 Chronicles, noting that the author was keenly interested in King David, more so than the other kings of Israel/Judah. We have now come to the end of 1 Chronicles, and the main point of this book has certainly been David. The book started with many lists of names, leading up to an extremely brief narrative of Saul's reign, and then headlong into David's tenure as king. Moreover, we didn't really hear about any of the negative aspects of David's time as king, such as the fights between him and Saul before he became king, or his murder of Uriah, husband of Bathsheba. It was mainly a rosy picture of how God blessed David and prospered him on the throne. It remains to be seen how things turn out in 2 Chronicles, now that David has passed on.
Showing posts with label Uriah. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Uriah. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Patience is a virtue
Key verse
Ecclesiastes 8:12 - Although a wicked man commits a hundred crimes and still lives a long time, I know that it will go better with God-fearing men, who are reverent before God.
James
Patience - that is one thing that I find is hard to come by. Once I decide on something, I want to go and do it right away, perhaps even if I'm not ready yet. Fortunately, I've got people around me who keep me down to earth, most of the time! It's a good reminder to know that "the Judge is standing at the door". I realize that statement was directed to those who grumble, which I do on occasion as well, but I think it can apply to any situation. After all, God is omnipresent, everywhere all the time. Life application? Be more patient today!
John
Historical lesson:
Apparently, the Samaritans had built a temple on Mount Gerizim, which (this is getting a bit ahead of the reading) the Samaritan woman said was the mountain on which they must worship, although the Jews say they have to worship in Jerusalem at the temple there. The Samaritans accepted only the Pentateuch as the scriptures, and their version commanded worship on Mount Gerizim. Here is part of the contention between Jews and Samaritans.
Jeremiah
Poor Uriah... He prophesied the truth just like Jeremiah, and yet he died and Jeremiah lived because of his connections at the temple.
There certainly isn't much lasting satisfaction in being a false prophet. Hananiah died within a year of his false claims.
Ecclesiastes 8:12 - Although a wicked man commits a hundred crimes and still lives a long time, I know that it will go better with God-fearing men, who are reverent before God.
James
Patience - that is one thing that I find is hard to come by. Once I decide on something, I want to go and do it right away, perhaps even if I'm not ready yet. Fortunately, I've got people around me who keep me down to earth, most of the time! It's a good reminder to know that "the Judge is standing at the door". I realize that statement was directed to those who grumble, which I do on occasion as well, but I think it can apply to any situation. After all, God is omnipresent, everywhere all the time. Life application? Be more patient today!
John
Historical lesson:
Apparently, the Samaritans had built a temple on Mount Gerizim, which (this is getting a bit ahead of the reading) the Samaritan woman said was the mountain on which they must worship, although the Jews say they have to worship in Jerusalem at the temple there. The Samaritans accepted only the Pentateuch as the scriptures, and their version commanded worship on Mount Gerizim. Here is part of the contention between Jews and Samaritans.
Jeremiah
Poor Uriah... He prophesied the truth just like Jeremiah, and yet he died and Jeremiah lived because of his connections at the temple.
There certainly isn't much lasting satisfaction in being a false prophet. Hananiah died within a year of his false claims.
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