Tag Archives: 1 Kings 1

best outcome

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240831 best outcome 1 Kings 1:28-53 (JDV) 1 Kings 1:28 King David answered by saying, “Call in Bathsheba for me.” So, she came into the king’s presence and stood before him.1 Kings 1:29 The king swore an oath and said, … Continue reading →

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speak up

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240830 speak up 1 Kings 1:11-27 (JDV) 1 Kings 1:11 Then Nathan said to Bathsheba (Solomon’s mother) “Have you not heard that Adonijah son of Haggith has become king and our lord David is not aware of it?1 Kings 1:12 … Continue reading →

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I will be king

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240829 I will be king 1 Kings 1:1-10 (JDV) 1 Kings 1:1 Now King David was old and advanced in age. Although they covered him with blankets, he could not get warm.1 Kings 1:2 So his servants said to him: … Continue reading →

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keeping one eye open

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Kings 1:28-53 Adonijah’s party was interrupted with news that Solomon had been made king in his place.  His first thought was self-protection.  For that reason he clung to the altar.  If he had been sincere in seeking the LORD’s … Continue reading →

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awkward moments

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Kings 1:1-27 Circumstances conspired to bring about some awkward moments for several people in today’s text.  There were awkward moments for David, who had to feel uncomfortable in the presence of his wife, Nathan the prophet, and the beautiful … Continue reading →

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