Author: Josephine Yu

[:en]Rehoboam succeeded Solomon as king in Jerusalem.  The people asked Rehoboam to lighten their harsh labor and heavy yoke.  King Rehoboam consulted the elders who had served Solomon and they advised him to give them a favorable answer.  But Rehoboam also consulted the young men who had grown up with him, and the young men… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Chronicles 10 – 11[:]

[:en]When the Queen of Sheba heard of Solomon’s fame, she came to Jerusalem to test him with hard questions.  She brought with her spices, gold and precious stones.  Solomon was able to answer all her questions.  When she saw the wisdom the wisdom of Solomon as well as the palace he had built, the food… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Chronicles 9[:]

[:en]After the temple was built for 20 years, Solomon rebuilt the villages and made non-Israelites as his labor force.  He sacrificed burnt offerings to the Lord, according to the daily requirement for offerings commanded by Moses for Sabbaths, New Moons and the three annual feasts – the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Chronicles 8[:]

[:en]After Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the glory of the Lord filled the temple.  The Lord appeared to Solomon and said”  If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Chronicles 7[:]

[:en]Solomon began building the temple according to the specification God had commanded him.  He also brought up the ark of the Lord’s covenant from Zion, the city of David.  And the glory of the Lord filled the temple.  Solomon gave a Prayer of Dedication and asked God to hear those who came to pray in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Chronicles 3 to 6[:]

[:en]Solomon sent letter to Hiram, king of Tyre to send cedar logs and skilled craftsmen to help build the temple.  In return, he sent Hiram wheat, barley, olive oil and and wine.  Then he assigned people to begin the work.[:]

[:en]God appeared to sSolomon and told him to ask for whatever he wanted  (v. 7).  Solomon  asked for wisdom so that he might lead the people (v. 10).  The Lord was pleased so He not only gave him wisdom and knowledge but also wealth, riches and honor (v. 12).[:]

[:en]David gave his personal treasures of gold and silver to the temple of God.  He also challenged everyone to give freely and wholeheartedly to the Lord.  He acknowledged that everything came from the Lord. The people acknowledged Solomon as king and pledged their submission to him.  David died at good and old age with long… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Chronicles 29 [:]

[:en]The advices of Solomon to his son Solomon: “And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge to God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts.  If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Chronicles 28[:]