I began reading the book of Romans, a chapter a day, a few days ago. And what has repeatedly come to my mind as I read is the reality that the joy of knowing Christ is what makes it possible to live the Christian lifestyle. Adam and Eve had only one rule. The fact that the fruit on that tree was forbidden made it all the more appealing to them and they caved in to the temptation. Today we are no different
2 Chronicles 34:22-28 (Click to read NIV or select your preferred translation of the Bible. Please read the scripture first.) God honors those who honor him. Josiah had chosen to honor God by removing the high places, and Asherah poles. He honored God by restoring the temple. And he honored God by reading the recently found Book of the Law. As he read the book he became keenly aware of the guilt of the Israelites and the many ways they
2 Chronicles 6:18-31 (Click to read NIV or select your preferred translation of the Bible. Please read the scripture first.) The impact of Solomon’s words in verse 18 is a reflection of the wisdom God gave to Solomon. In spite of all the great craftsmanship and the elaborate construction that went into the building of the temple, Solomon knew that the completed house of worship could never contain the totality of God himself. God’s spirit could indwell the temple