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Unit Description: Solomon’s idolatry had led to the kingdom splitting in two. Just as the people were divided against one another, so were they divided against God as they continued to try to worship the one true God along with false gods around them. God raised up prophets to speak on His behalf and warn theContinue reading ” Unit 13: The People Disobey“

God Is Good to Give Mercy (Luke 18) Dear families, In Luke 18, Jesus shared several parables and encounters to illustrate the richness and surprising nature of God’s mercy toward sinners. From the widow, to the tax collector, to the blind man, Jesus repeatedly proved Himself to be a merciful Savior who takes great joyContinue reading “November 6”

Unit 12: Family Worship Guides Solomon’s Sin Divided the Kingdom (1 Kings 10–12) Dear families, When you read the description of Solomon’s wealth in 1 Kings 10, it is hard not to have some sense of jealousy about the amount of money and power he had amassed. Solomon is described as having 25 tons ofContinue reading “October 30”

Solomon Built the Temple (1 Kings 6-9) Dear families, Moments of distress or pain and moments of rebellion or wandering often function as God’s classroom for His children to learn to trust Him. These experiences force us to either lean in to God or to leave—to turn from God or to trust in God. TheseContinue reading “October 23”

God Gave Solomon Wisdom (1 Kings 2–3) Dear families, What exactly do you pray for the next generation? When you ask God to move and work in the coming generations, what is it that you are asking Him to do? You may hope for them to be good and productive citizens. It may be thatContinue reading “October 16”

 Unit Description: Although King Solomon was given exceeding wisdom by God and he built the temple for the Lord, like Saul and David before him, his grievous sin proved that God’s people needed more than what any human king could provide. While Solomon’s sin should have resulted in the entire kingdom being taken away, God wasContinue reading “Unit 12: King Solomon”

GOD IS GOOD TO GIVE GRACE (PSALM 51) Dear families, One of the most glorious ways God shows us His grace is through salvation. Though there are many common graces that apply to everyone—life, breath, relationships, and more; salvation is a gift of God’s grace experienced by only some. In Psalm 51, David recalled theContinue reading “October 9”

David Sinned and Was Forgiven (2 Samuel 11–12) Dear families, Why is it that we can be so quick to see the sins of others, but have such a hard time seeing our own? In 2 Samuel 12, after David had grievously sinned against Bathsheba, Uriah, and ultimately the Lord, he was confronted by NathanContinue reading “October 2”

God Made a Covenant with David (2 Samuel 6–7) Dear families, David is described in the Bible as a man after God’s own heart. (1 Sam. 13:14) Though at times David showed the depth of his depravity, he also demonstrated a love for God that was radical. In 2 Samuel 6, we see this takeContinue reading “September 25”

Dear Families, The name of the Lord is holy and set apart. For those who follow Christ, the name of God is one which ought to be held in high regard, above all other names. In 1 Samuel 17, Goliath, the giant warrior of the Philistines, showed little regard for the God of the Israelites.Continue reading “September 18: David Fought Goliath (1 Samuel 17)”