Monday, March 30, 2009

EPIC Daily Reading


EPIC: The Story of God
Monday March 30

1 Kings 1
David Makes Solomon King

Summary:

King David was old and near death, when his son Adonijah held a feast and declared himself king (without David knowing it). King David had previously sworn to Bathsheba that her son Solomon would take the thrown so Bathshaba goes to David to let him know all of Israel is waiting to hear who will proceed him. King David then takes an oath stating that Solomon will be the next king and has Solomon anointed king over Israel. Adonijah hears that Solomon has been named King and is in fear of his life. Solomon promises that if Adonijah is a worthy man than he will not be killed.


Sample of Today's Reading
1 Kings 1:50-53“But Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, went and took hold of the horns of the altar. Then Solomon was told, “Adonijah is afraid of King Solomon and is clinging to the horns of the altar. He says, ‘Let King Solomon swear to me today that he will not put his servant to death with the sword.’” Solomon replied, “If he shows himself to be a worthy man, not a hair on his head will fall to the ground; but if evil is found in him, he will die.” Then King Solomon sent men, and they brought him down from the altar. And Adonijah came and bowed down to King Solomon, and Solomon said, “Go to your home.”

To Read Today’s Entire Reading Click Here: 1 Kings 1


Question of the Day:

When Adonijah appointed himself king, he was acting against his father and God and only repented when he knew his plan was failing. Is there an area of your life where you may be doing what YOU want instead of what God wants?


Prayer Focus:

God, help me to discern and act in accordance to your will.

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