1. Read 1 Samuel 8. Why was Samuel displeased when Israel sought a king? Why was the Lord displeased? What do you think would have pleased the Lord? 2. Read 1 Samuel 12. Please note… 

Stump of Jesse–From Fallen Kings To the Eternal King And Josiah took away all the abominations from all the territory that belonged to the people of Israel and made all who were present in Israel… 

Stump of Jesse–From Fallen Kings To the Eternal King The Lord spoke to Manasseh and to his people, but they paid no attention. Therefore the Lord brought upon them the commanders of the army of… 

Stump of Jesse–From Fallen Kings To the Eternal King He removed the high places and broke the pillars and cut down the Asherah. And he broke in pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made,… 

Stump of Jesse–From Fallen Kings To the Eternal King And when all Israel saw that the king did not listen to them, the people answered the king, “What portion do we have in David? We… 

Stump of Jesse–From Fallen Kings To the Eternal King And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding beyond measure, and breadth of mind like the sand on the seashore. 1 Kings 4:29 ESV Now King Solomon… 

1. Read through the Christmas account of the angels’ appearance to the shepherds in Luke 2:8-14. What other Christmas gifts came with the gift of God’s Son? 2. Spend time thanking God and praying for… 

The Gifts Beneath God’s Tree “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him.” Romans 15:13 NIV84 The fifth Christmas gift Paul mentions is PEACE. I once… 

The Gifts Beneath God’s Tree “May the God of hope fill you with all joy.” Romans 15:13 NIV84 The fourth Christmas gift Paul mentions is JOY. But where does true joy originate? This time of… 

The Gifts Beneath God’s Tree “That through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 NIV84 The third Christmas gift Paul mentions is the gift of HOPE. In Scripture true…