Revival & Reformation

Has God made you a promise? Settled in his palace, David longed to honor God by building Him a suitable dwelling. But it wasn’t meant to be. Go to Daily Bible Reading 👉 revivalandreformation.org/bhp/en/bible/1…

“He shall restore fourfold,” had been David’s unwitting sentence upon himself, on listening to the prophet Nathan’s parable; and according to his own sentence he was to be judged. Continue Reading 👉 revivalandreformation.org/bhp/en/sop/pp/…

Nothing was overlooked for this extraordinary occasion of the arrival of the ark of the Lord to Jerusalem. Each participant received a light meal of bread, a cake of dates and one of raisins. Go to Daily Bible Reading 👉 revivalandreformation.org/bhp/en/bible/1…

After three months, David summoned “all Israel” to bring the Ark home. This time it was transported properly—carried by the priests—and the people took God seriously, and didn’t disregard Him as commonplace. Go to Daily Bible Reading 👉 revivalandreformation.org/bhp/en/bible/1…

As a student at Union Springs Academy, I wondered what I wanted to be when I grew up. Then at Southern Missionary College (now Southern Adventist University) I still wondered what I wanted to do when I grew up. Continue Reading 👉 revivalandreformation.org/uip/blog/what-…

Finally David was king over all Israel. The Philistines heard, and likely remembered when David had come to them for refuge against Saul. They had to capture him. So they arrived and began to raid the Valley of Rephaim. Go to Daily Bible Reading 👉 revivalandreformation.org/bhp/en/bible/1…

Uzzah and Ahio were given the responsibility of carrying the Ark in a new cart. However, when the oxen stumbled, Uzzah reached out, touched the Ark and died instantly. Go to Daily Bible Reading 👉 revivalandreformation.org/bhp/en/bible/1…

A kingdom is not built overnight. It took several years for David to assemble a band of loyal warriors, willing to be at his side through any difficulty. Go to Daily Bible Reading 👉 revivalandreformation.org/bhp/en/bible/1…

What a violent end for a violent man! Saul made many mistakes over the course of his life and time as king, but the greatest seemed to surround his relationship with God. Go to Daily Bible Reading 👉 revivalandreformation.org/bhp/en/bible/1…

The Bible has little to say in praise of men. Little space is given to recounting the virtues of even the best men who have ever lived. This silence is not without purpose; it is not without a lesson. Continue Reading 👉 revivalandreformation.org/bhp/en/sop/pp/…

Unfaithfulness is often not regarded as a bad thing because it starts small and silent. We make decisions, based on gain or lust, rather than on truth and purpose. But unfaithfulness grows and faith diminishes. Go to Daily Bible Reading 👉 revivalandreformation.org/bhp/en/bible/1…

These words illustrate the family history of primarily the tribe of Benjamin. These are the chosen people, yet full of defects just ike you and me. Go to Daily Bible Reading 👉 revivalandreformation.org/bhp/en/bible/1…

Family histories can tell us quite a bit about who a person is. It can even have an influence morally on the person you become. Go to Daily Bible Reading 👉 revivalandreformation.org/bhp/en/bible/1…

The Levites were not given a part of the land when it was divided among the other tribes. God instead placed them around the cities of Israel, then Judah, allowing them to be influential in every citizen’s life. Go to Daily Bible Reading 👉 revivalandreformation.org/bhp/en/bible/1…

From the beginning those tribes that chose to stay on the “other side” of the Jordan River were viewed with suspicion. They were often considered to be less loyal to God than the tribes who crossed over the Jordan... Go to Daily Bible Reading 👉 revivalandreformation.org/bhp/en/bible/1…

In today’s reading we are reminded of our own spiritual heritage. The sons of Judah and Simeon were the eventual remnant of Israel. These descendants have clung to the land of their fathers throughout adversity and time... Go to Daily Bible Reading 👉 revivalandreformation.org/bhp/en/bible/1…

This chapter lists the unbroken line of succession of David and his descendants from the beginning of his reign as king to the Babylonian exile and beyond. Go to Daily Bible Reading 👉 revivalandreformation.org/bhp/en/bible/1…

Here are three names that caught my eye in Chapter 2, reminding me of God's judgment, challenge and goodness. In verse 3, the scribe writes that Er was so wicked in God’s eyes, He killed him. Go to Daily Bible Reading 👉 revivalandreformation.org/bhp/en/bible/1…

Opening the book of Chronicles, we might think it is an unfortunate entry of long lists of names. If that is the case for you, as it once was for me, look again. Consider the first name, Adam. Go to Daily Bible Reading 👉 revivalandreformation.org/bhp/en/bible/1…

One thing I have learned in my lifetime is that God is just and merciful, and I want Him that way. Life is difficult when we have to witness cherished friends and family go through tragedy... Go to Daily Bible Reading 👉 revivalandreformation.org/bhp/en/bible/2…