Route 365

Leading Wisely

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:27:00 GMT

I Kings 12:1-19

Week 29 : Day 5

by Gary Kneezel

The people of Israel seemed to have a reasonable request for Rehoboam – a request that might appeal to those who recall the American colonies’ revolution in 1776 against England. They felt oppressed by the heavy burden of taxation and forced labor that King Solomon had imposed on them.

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Made Aware of Our Sins

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:37:00 GMT

I Kings 11:26-43

Week 29 : Day 4

by Gary Kneezel

Good start. Mediocre ending. Solomon had built the temple. He had asked for and received great wisdom from God for ruling his people. His reign was characterized by peace and prosperity. Yet because he had worshiped other gods, the Lord had told Solomon in verses 9-13 that the kingdom would be torn from his son—except for one tribe.

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God’s Plans and Ours

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:49:00 GMT

I Kings 11:14-25

Week 29 : Day 3

by Gary Kneezel

Kings may influence history, but God controls history. As we saw in the first part of chapter 11, Solomon’s heart had turned away from God. God promised to let Solomon continue to reign, but He would tear most of the kingdom away from Solomon’s son.

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The Dangers of Temptation

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:25:00 GMT

1 John 2:15-17

Week 29 : Day 2

by Gary Kneezel

Hey, wait a minute! Doesn’t John 3:16 say that God loved the world so much that He gave His one and only Son so that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life? If God loves the world, shouldn’t I love the world? Well, yes and no.

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The Big “However” for Solomon

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:40:00 GMT

I Kings 10:14–11:13

Week 29 : Day 1

by Gary Kneezel

Power, wealth, fame, intellect. King Solomon had it all. People came to Solomon from all over the civilized world to hear his wisdom, have their questions answered and bring gifts. His kingdom was so prosperous that silver was commonplace.

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Remember to be Who You Are

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:17:00 GMT

1 Kings 10:1-13

Week 28 : Day 5

by Sarah Knight

My mom always used to tell me “remember to be who you are.” I have to admit that I would say, “I know, Mom, I will,” and I wouldn’t always make good on that promise in high school. I actually wasn’t even really sure what she meant by that.

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Sticking Around when Things Aren't Fair

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:18:00 GMT

1 Kings 9:10-28

Week 28 : Day 4

by Sarah Knight

I have three sisters who are all basically the same size (myself included). Sometimes for Christmas my parents or other family members would get us four pieces of jewelry or four different color sweaters and just assume that we’d politely distribute them amongst ourselves in a ladylike manner.

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Geeting Back on Track

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:20:00 GMT

1 Kings 9:1-9

Week 28 : Day 3

by Sarah Knight

When I first read this passage, I’ll admit thinking, “Umm...this is kind of harsh.” God basically says to Solomon, stick with me and everything will be really, really good; but if you stray away, watch your back! But then I also think that if I was Solomon, I would stay on the straight and narrow because God warned me that if I didn’t, I’d become an object of mockery and ridicule among other nations.

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