As mentioned in previous posts, I am working my way through the Old Testament chronologically; and am in I Chronicles. Chapter 26 is on the organization of the Temple gatekeepers, followed by Psalms labeled with the Sons of Korah and related to the Temple Gate. Korah is one of two families assigned to the gatekeeper responsibilities. Below is a closer look at one of these Sons of Korah "gatekeeper: Psalms 44.
...continue reading "Of The Sons of Korah (Psalm 44)"How I found God’s Love in Loss
I have been camped on Psalm 44 for several days now and I know there is something really special here.
...continue reading "How I found God’s Love in Loss"Of The Sons of Korah (Psalms 42-43)
As mentioned in previous posts, I am working my way through the Old Testament chronologically and am in I Chronicles. So, following chapter 26 on the organization of the Temple gatekeepers are Psalms by the Sons of Korah. Korah is one of two families assigned to the gatekeeper responsibilities. Below is a closer look at two of these Sons of Korah "gatekeeper: Psalms 42 and 43.
...continue reading "Of The Sons of Korah (Psalms 42-43)"David Pursues the King of Glory
July 9, 2020
I'm trying to read through the Old Testament chronologically and I am in the book of I Chronicles. I had, what I consider, a substantial insight yesterday about David and his obsession with God's Temple; but ran out of time before I could explore it. It's been on my mind and I want to try and capture my thoughts, as they can be quite fleeting.
...continue reading "David Pursues the King of Glory"Psalms of the Sons of Korah (Gatekeepers) 15 and 24 (why David wants the Temple)
I am attempting to read through the Bible chronologically and am in the Old Testament in I Chronicles. David has collected the materials and local for Solomon to build the Temple of God and now he is organizing the Temple workers, the Levites. He breaks those into four groups, the priests, the musicians, the gatekeepers, and the officials.
I have already written posts on how the Levites were organized, and specifically about the priest, musicians, and gatekeepers. The NIV Chronological Bible now includes several Psalms that are either noted as by the Sons of Korah (one of two "gatekeeper" families) or about requirements for entry into the Temple.
...continue reading "Psalms of the Sons of Korah (Gatekeepers) 15 and 24 (why David wants the Temple)"I Chronicles 26: 1-19 The Temple Gatekeepers
In this section of the I Chronicles, David is making extensive arrangements for the building of God's Temple under Solomon.
...continue reading "I Chronicles 26: 1-19 The Temple Gatekeepers"Chapter 24-25 Wiersbe: Prophets and Music
July 6, 2020
"Prophets"
The NIV Chronological Bible I have begun to use has an interesting informational passage on "prophets". It describes prophets as widely used in the ancient near east and notes that it was an occupation. The job was to be a mediator between a god and humans. Kings kept them on staff to be able to hear from the gods at will.
...continue reading "Chapter 24-25 Wiersbe: Prophets and Music"I Chronicle 24-25
July 4, 2020
David is preparing and making ever possible arrangement for Solomon to begin the building of God's Temple. After collecting the materials and labor, he has set about organizing the temple servers for the Lord. He has divided the priests and Levites into four groups, by family (sons of Levi)--Levites, priests, musicians, and gatekeepers.
In a previous post I reviewed Chapter 23 and the Levites. Next, the chronicler focuses on the Priests.
...continue reading "I Chronicle 24-25"I Chronicles 23 Wiersbe
Chapter 22 laid out the overview for those who would serve regarding the temple and Chapter 23 was focused on the first group, the Levites.
...continue reading "I Chronicles 23 Wiersbe"I Chronicles 23
This chapter begins detailed information about the temple personnel. The Transition intro in the chronological bible explains that this author skips all of the palace intrigue found in I Kings and focuses, largely, on the temple personnel. That makes sense. This wasn't a history class, it was an instruction book. He was picking the things that were relevant to them restoring the temple and beginning life again as a nation.
...continue reading "I Chronicles 23"