Audio: November 2, Evening Bible Study
Bob Feather November 2nd, 2008
Audio: Lord’s Day Morning, November 2, 2008
Bob Feather November 2nd, 2008
The Baptism of the Spirit
Acts 1:5
Acts 1:5
5For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
Notes: November 2, 2008 - 2 Chronicles 5 to 7
Bob Feather November 2nd, 2008
Much of today’s reading repeats the account given in yesterday’s reading of 1 Kings 8 & 9. Yet there are some additions worthy of our meditation.
2 Chronicles 5
- We should not fail to recognize the number of musicians present at the temple opening (v 12-13).
- Nor should we forget that when God filled the place, the music stopped (v 14).
2 Chronicles 6
- With US presidential elections coming later this week, it is appropriate to read that God’s election of David and Jerusalem was fondly remembered by an undeserving people (vs 6-7).
- The ten commandments, written on stone by the finger of God, were evidence of God’s covenant with Israel (2 Chronicles 6:11). Do you have evidence of God’s covenant with you?
- Solomon seemed to know that the people would forsake God and that God would deliver them into the hands of their enemies for a time. So Solomon prayed that a repentant people in such circumstances might be redeemed from captivity (v 37-39)
2 Chronicles 7
- Did God approve of all that took place that day? Read 2 Chronicles 7:1. This doesn’t happen every day!
- Speaking of Elijah (and the fire that fell from heaven), God assures Solomon that if drought comes because of man’s sin, there is a way out (2 Chronicles 7:14).
- But the people who forsake God’s statutes, no matter what their history or tradition, will be abandoned by God (v 19-22). Does this remain true for modern societies as well?
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Acts 1:5
5For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
2 Chronicles 6:11
11And in it have I put the ark, wherein is the covenant of the LORD, that he made with the children of Israel.
2 Chronicles 7:1
1Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the house.
2 Chronicles 7:14
14If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Notes: November 1, 2008 - 1 Kings 8 & 9
Bob Feather November 1st, 2008
1 Kings 8
- The ark of the covenant was brought into the newly constructed temple by the priests (v 6).
- Inside the ark was nothing but the two tables of stone upon which were written the ten commandments (v 9). What happened to Aaron’s rod and the pot of manna which were originally placed in the ark?
- The glory of the Lord filled the temple (v 11), indicating His approval and presence.
- David’s heart-desire to build a temple for God was good; yet the Lord did not allow him to see the fulfillment of his dream (v 18-19).
- Solomon prayed, acknowledging the Uniqueness of God (v 23), the Immenseness of God (v 27), and more. What do you know about God?
- Solomon, recognizing the sinfulness of man (1 Kings 8:46), begged God to forgive His people when they sinned.
- Solomon also prayed for the Gentiles who would come to trust in the Lord (1 Kings 8:41-43).
- Solomon’s evangelistic mind is evident in his prayer that “all the people of the earth may know that the Lord is God, and that there is none else (v 60).
- Solomon’s offerings we so great that they vessel intended to receive them was too little (v 64). When was the last time you saw an offering plate/box that was overflowing?
1 Kings 9
- After the dedication of the temple, the Lord appeared to Solomon a second time (v 9:2). Has God ever spoken to you?
- In a series of “if…then” statements, God promises blessing but warns of judgment for the disobedient (v 3-9).
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Acts 1:5
5For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
2 Chronicles 6:11
11And in it have I put the ark, wherein is the covenant of the LORD, that he made with the children of Israel.
2 Chronicles 7:1
1Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the house.
2 Chronicles 7:14
14If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
1 Kings 8:46
46If they sin against thee, (for there is no man that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captives unto the land of the enemy, far or near;
1 Kings 8:41-43
41Moreover concerning a stranger, that is not of thy people Israel, but cometh out of a far country for thy name's sake;
42(For they shall hear of thy great name, and of thy strong hand, and of thy stretched out arm;) when he shall come and pray toward this house;
43Hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for: that all people of the earth may know thy name, to fear thee, as do thy people Israel; and that they may know that this house, which I have builded, is called by thy name.
