Daily Bread
Sep 25, 2026 (Fri)
THE WORD OF GOD CONTINUED TO SPREAD
Acts 12:18-24
1. Peter, with the help of an angel, escaped from his prison cell. When it was discovered the next morning that Peter was no longer in his cell, a commotion started. Where was Peter? Herod called out(...)
ReadSep 24, 2026 (Thu)
GOD SHOWS HIS APPROVAL
2 Chronicles 7:1-22
1. When Solomon’s prayer was finished, God showed his sign by sending a fire that consumed the offering and sacrifices (1). The entire temple was filled with the glory of God, so that all Israel would(...)
ReadSep 23, 2026 (Wed)
PRAYERS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES
2 Chronicles 6:22-42
1. Solomon asked God to hear the prayers of people in various circumstances.2. Neighbors may turn into enemies by breaking their oaths (22, 23). Their nation may be defeated (24). Natural disasters su(...)
ReadSep 22, 2026 (Tue)
SOLOMON’S PRAYER OF DEDICATION
2 Chronicles 6:12-21
1. Solomon made petitions to the LORD as he dedicated the temple. First, he asked the LORD to keep his promise to David and bless his house from generation to generation (16). He did not doubt God'spr(...)
ReadSep 21, 2026 (Mon)
BEING A PART OF GOD’S HISTORY
2 Chronicles 6:1-11
1. Solomon felt God'spresence as he saw the cloud filling the temple (1). He built a magnificent temple for God. Nothing was spared to show His glory and honor. But Solomon also understood that comple(...)
ReadSep 20, 2026 (Sun)
DEDICATION OF THE TEMPLE
2 Chronicles 5:2-14
1. The temple was constructed and ready for worship. Solomon gathered the leaders of the nation to bring the ark into the Most Holy Place, which was dedicated to the ark. The ark'spresence with the ta(...)
ReadSep 19, 2026 (Sat)
SOLOMON FURNISHED THE TEMPLE
2 Chronicles 4:1-5:1
1. The detailed description of the temple furnishings in chapter 4 follows the instructions God gave to David, who handed them over to Solomon toward the end of his reign (1Ch 28:11-19). David was not(...)
ReadSep 18, 2026 (Fri)
THE PLACE OF GOD’S DWELLING
2 Chronicles 2:17-3:17
1. Planning and preparation for the temple were now complete, and Solomon started building. Solomon chose the location in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where David had encountered God (1). Later, David p(...)
ReadSep 17, 2026 (Thu)
PREPARATION TO BUILD THE TEMPLE
2 Chronicles 2:1-16
1. In preparation for the temple, Solomon assembled a team of workers, including carriers, stonecutters, and foremen. Then, he sent a message to Hiram, king of Tyre, for building materials. He explain(...)
ReadSep 16, 2026 (Wed)
SOLOMON HAD A RIGHT HEART
2 Chronicles 1:1-17
1. Solomon affirmed himself as David'ssuccessor in his kingdom. This chapter highlights Solomon’s qualifications as a ruler of God’s people.2. The first thing he did as a new king was to worship God a(...)
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