The angel of the Lord responded when David repented (18). David was to make a sacrifice on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite. (18) This is the place that Abraham was about to offer Isaac as a sacrifice. This is the site where David would prepare the temple to be built. Everyone saw the […]
Tag: 1 Chronicles 21
1 Chronicles 21:7-12. Actions Have Consequences -today’s BDBD.
Trust, humility, and obedience will bring blessing. Doubt, pride, and rebellion will bring punishment. This is the clear message of the Chronicler(s). Is this true? It is true only for believers in Jesus, or rather, those who have made a decision to live by faith in Christ. Why are the principles of punishment and reward […]
1 Chronicles 21:1-6. Counting Chicks Before They Hatch -today’s BDBD.
David ordered Joab, Israel’s army commander to count the mighty men. Joab knew this was wrong. He knew it was the Lord who gives armies strength (3). The Lord enables small armies to defeat large armies. David needed to examine why he wanted to count the number of fighting men (3). David was either worried […]
