Hub Notes

Read 1 Kings 2:13-27 v 25.  So King Solomon ordered Benaiah son of Jehoiada to execute him, and Adonijah was put to death. Once on the throne, Solomon sets about eliminating rivals, including Adonijah one of his older brothers. After

1 Kings 2 is one of the most brutal chapters in the Bible – and we are going to read the whole of it this week. Stand by to be shocked by the behaviour of both David and Solomon! Read

Read Philippians 4:10-20 v 18.   At the moment I have all I need—and more! I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me with Epaphroditus. They are a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and pleasing to God. In order

Read 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 v 2.   They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity. Being generous is not the preserve of the

Read 1 Chronicles 29:10-20 v 14.   But who am I, and who are my people, that we could give anything to you? Everything we have has come from you, and we give you only what you first gave us! One

Read 1 Chronicles 29:1-9 v 9. The people rejoiced over the offerings, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the Lord, and King David was filled with joy. I don’t suppose for one moment that David set targets for

David wanted to build a Temple in Jerusalem, but God had different plans. The job was to be left to his son Solomon. That did not deter David from preparing for the building. He called on the people to give

Read The Amplified Bible Psalm 51;16-19 16 You do not desire a sacrifice, or I would offer one.     You do not want a burnt offering.17 The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit.     You will not reject a broken and repentant heart,

Read The Living Bible Psalm 51;13-15 13 Then I will teach your ways to rebels,    and they will return to you.14 Forgive me for shedding blood, O God who saves;     then I will joyfully sing of your forgiveness.15 Unseal my lips, O Lord,     that

Read The Authorised Version Psalm 51:8-12 8 Oh, give me back my joy again;    you have broken me—     now let me rejoice.9 Don’t keep looking at my sins.     Remove the stain of my guilt.10 Create in me a clean heart, O God.     Renew a