The Bible In A Year 189
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1 Kings 1-2, Luke 20
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loved this explanation!
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Interesting to see David’s parenting or lack thereof with a few of his sons. With Adonijah ch1:6 “his father had never crossed him at any time by asking why have you done so?” & with Solomon — ch2: 1 “As David’s time to die drew near, he charged Solomon his son, saying, 2 “I am going the way of all the earth. Be strong, therefore, and show yourself a man. 3 ‘Keep the charge of the Lord your God, to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, His commandments, His ordinances, and His testimonies, according to what is written in the Law of Moses, that you may succeed in all that you do and wherever you turn…”
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Can someone elaborate on the passage in Luke concerning multiple marriages and marriage in eternity? This has always confused me and I know there are a couple schools of thought on it.
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Kayla, my understanding is that family relationships like marriage will not exist in heaven. I think we will recognize one another in some fashion, but it’s really a mystery as to what all the inter-relationships will look like. This passage shows us clearly though that marriage won’t look the same in heaven as it is on earth.
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Thank you, that’s been my understanding, just wanted some more feedback!
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The brother’s all marrying the widow after the husband’s (their brother’s) death was in accordance to a Levitical law that was for the protection of the widow and was a way to continue the family line through the birth of children if they had kids. However, when we get to heaven we are not going to be referred to as husband’s and wives because the rules of heaven are different. My study notes in my Bible say: The resurrection order cannot be assumed to follow present earthly lines. In the new age there will be no marriage, no procreation and no death.
It also has a note to look at the note for Mark 12:25 which says: The basic characteristics of resurrection life will be fellowship with and service for God.
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Thank you so much for explaining that passage! I was very confused why he dealt so harshly with killing him, but this makes so much sense. I also feel convicted of saying I trust the Lords plan, yet I try to manipulate it by my own will rather than truly trusting and obeying. I pray Lord for forgiveness for that and I will learn to trust and obey You alone.
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God is so awesome!! I was just listening to Cornerstone by Hillsong. It’s amazing how the Word just lines up with what I’m experiencing. Render to God, things of God…I will, Lord
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Yes, amen! Love your name too!
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When I first read this, I got a bit confused as to why Solomon would refuse his brother to have this woman as his wife. I know he was on rocky soil with Solomon, but it seemed a bit harsh that requesting a wife (after supposedly recognizing that the Lord had given Solomon the kingdom) would bring him death.
But then I think about what Adonijah was truly doing:
Marriage was used often as a peace agreement, to create a connection between two peoples, families, nations, etc. Although it might slip past you, this woman was a part of the royal family now, by her relationship with David. Now, another tradition in other cultures if one family member takes the throne, is to kill off all other brothers and relatives that might try to rise up and take the throne from them.
So what are we actually looking at here?
Adonijah knows his life is threatened; but Solomon had recognized that Adonijah honored him, and allowed for him to go to his own home and live. But Adonijah doesn’t trust that, and he still regrets not being king, so he tries to find a way to secure himself and his place, apart from the king. On top of that, he does this by going to Solomon’s mother and having her ask him, to try and let it slip by.
And Solomon, filled with wisdom from God, recognized this move for what it was, and dealt with it.And if you look at the other people at the end here too, it is the same way. It’s all a lesson about trust, really, and how it goes hand in hand with obedience. If this was God and us, He’d be saying, “I promised you peace, but you did not trust that I would do it; so now you’re trying to go your own way, and that is only going to bring you death.”
How often do I do that? I’m sorry LORD, when I go my own way instead of trusting yours.-
Thank you for the explanation! It helped.
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Awesome explanation!! Thank you!
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Love your explanation! Thank you!
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Great explanation – thank you!
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loved your explanation!
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Who was abishag the shunammite? Why was adonijah not to marry her?
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She was the young woman that was brought in to King David when he was old and could not get warm. By Adonijah asking for her for a wife, he was trying to usurp the throne from Solomon.
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Oh! Thank you for this explanation! I was also confused by that passage
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Thank you sandy! Must have missed that
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The Lord is forever my cornerstone! Denied and Risen so that I may live life on this Earth and find treasures in heaven – earthly ones aren’t those I should focus on! Amen!
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Amen amen!
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