How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. 1 Kings 18:21. Elijah, amid the general apostasy, did not seek to hide the fact that he served the God
Sharing Her Morsel
And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son. For thus saith the
All Israel with Him
It came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him. 2 Chronicles 12:1. The extravagance of Solomon’s reign during his apostasy had led him
At the Crossroads
And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom. 1 Kings 4:34. In the days of Solomon the kingdom of Israel extended from Hamath on
As a Little Child
I am but a little child…. Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people. 1 Kings 3:7, 9. The language used by Solomon while praying to God before the ancient altar at Gibeon reveals his humility and
More Than Money
Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the Lord. 1 Chronicles 29:9. From the very opening of David’s reign one of his most cherished plans had been that of erecting
Superficial Beauty
But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. Psalm 3:3. With the memory ever before him of his own transgression of the law of God, David seemed morally paralyzed; he