Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:14; 1 Kings 12:1-20; 2 Chronicles 10:1-19; 1 Kings 12:21-24; 2 Chronicles 11:1-4; 1 Kings 12:25-33; 2 Chronicles 11:5-17
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Ecclesiastes chapter 12 verse 13 is the key verse in this entire book! “Here is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is the duty of every person.” Take a moment to meditate on this verse. Do you agree with this teaching? Do you fear God? What does it mean to fear God? (Bible.org has a good overview of fearing God at this link – scroll down on that page to the commentary on verses 11-22) Are you obedient to God’s commands? Do you believe this is your duty?
King Rehoboam’s bad decision making in 1 Kings 12 is an excellent example of why we should respect our elders… Rehoboam blew off the advice of his elders and instead heeded the foolish advice of the young men around him. And then the kingdom was divided. Of course, this turn of events was the will of God. But, still, a good example I think of why we should listen to and respect our elders….
Well, Jeroboam didn’t last very long before worshipping other gods! Keep in mind Jeroboam’s name as we continue to read through the book of Kings – you will continue to hear about “Jeroboam’s sin” and “the sin Jeroboam caused Israel to commit” many times in our upcoming readings – even long after he is dead. Not a legacy one would want to leave behind… Here is an image of Jeroboam leading the Israelites into the sin of worshiping a golden calf:
Worship Video: Today’s readings remind me of the Jason Gray song “More Like Falling in Love:”
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Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today: “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of every human being.” Ecclesiastes 12:13 TNIV
Prayer Point: Pray that you have a godly fear and an everlasting love of God. Pray that you are able to daily move toward keeping his commandments through grace and a saving faith in His son Jesus Christ, your Lord and Savior.
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God bless,
Mike
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