In 1 Chronicles 22:14 we get an idea of how much wealth David stored up to build the temple.
Basically 3450 metric tons of gold - $217bn
34500 metric tonnes of silver - $34.5bn
So more than $250bn set aside for one building which while spiritually significant and furnished to the highest...
Sunday, August 13, 2017, 11:57 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Bless This House.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (NASB) regarding being fit for the kingdom of God.
Don’t Look Back (Luke 9:57-62)
As they were going along the road, someone said to Him...
There are things we want, and there are costs involved. That is just a fact of life. We all accept it, often without a second thought.
However, do we consider the maintenance costs? It is called the "Total Cost of Ownership".
For instance, I looked up the TCO for the following vehicles (for...
Thursday, February 25, 2016, 9:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Courageous!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 14:25-35 (ESV).
A Hyperbole (vv. 25-27)
Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own...