Promises made. Promises kept. God's no politician. He's a gracious Fath...

Solomon, representing Israel, gets to reap the benefits of the promise and the covenant that God had made with Abraham 1000 years earlier. Join us as we study 1 Kings 4:20-34 on Youtube. Catch it here: https://youtu.be/eQ9A5P-PR6I .

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Kenny's Karats #40: God: "sacrifice your child". Provision vs. Tit-for-...

How would you feel if God asked you to sacrifice your child? We discuss how Abraham must have felt. We learn what to do. Join us on YouTube at this url: https://youtu.be/s7J1VAW1HjU of Kenny's Karats #40. Subscribe to our channel on YouTube -- Digging for Scriptural Gems.

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Leadership a lá Solomon (Tips for us from 1 Kings 4:1-19)

Modern presidents and prime ministers copy some of Solomon's approaches to governing a nation, but sadly not enough. Join us to see how Solomon ran Israel. We can learn quite a bit with regard to managing our families, workplaces, churches, etc. if we are men and women of influence. Study 1 Kings 4:1-19 with us here on Youtube: https://youtu.be/vIvRyariZX4

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Kenny's Karats #39: The Avengers: Endgame (Contract vs.Covenant)

Both parties normally know the terms of a contract before they enter into it. Being part of a covenant, however, is different. You go into it without any idea of what it will take, but you still say, "I'm in; whatever it takes." Join us for a few moments as we look at this closer here on YouTube. Find the clip at: https://youtu.be/fNsatPh8tQI .

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Cut the baby in half. Give one half to each woman. (1 Kings 3:16-28)

This is one of the greatest examples of God-given wisdom and how Solomon used it. We can learn a lot. Join us in studying 1 Kings 316-28. You can see the short video here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZGOvSrTVjWA 

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Kenny's Karats #38: Contract (Equivalence) vs. Covenant (Superabundance)

We continue to share passages from Christopher Watkin's "Biblical Critical Theory". Today, we continu with Watkin's treatise on the difference between the two. And we ask ourselves -- are we viewing whatever we have going on with God as a contract or have we accepted His covenant with us? The differences are significant and impactful. Join us on Youtube at this link: https://youtu.be/KvDJ784-274 .

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God is more likely to say "yes" if you. . . . (1 Kings 3:10-15).

I learned today that God has given us some advice as to how to approach Him with our day-to-day requests. Applying them can make a difference in our life and in our joy. Join us as we together study 1 Kings 3:10-15 (one of the most helpful and exciting passages from the Old Testament) on YouTube. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/8NpyMiQuhXE .

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Kenny's Karats #37: Real Faith As Seen By The World.

Join for a few moments as we look at how the kind of faith that Abraham had is viewed by the world today. I'm sure you can identify with what Christopher Watkin has to say on that. Check it out on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/9vf_tErg2vw .

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You Can Have Whatever You Ask For. What do you want? (1 Kings 3:3-9)

Solomon loved the Lord. God offered him whatever he wanted. God does that for us as well. Find out more as we study 1 Kings 3:3-9 together on YouTube. Find it here: https://youtu.be/6Ww84cO1k3w .

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Kenny's Karats #36: Faith of the Promise; or Faith Worth Noting.

We all have some sort of faith towards something or someone. The issue is what is that faith like or towards whom or what is it exhibited? Join us as we look very briefly at Abram's faith in Genesis. You can find our short YouTube on this here: https://youtu.be/ZrNKOrmpGfs . All part of Kenny's Karats.

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Getting our Priorities Wrong and Rushing Big Decisions (I Kings 3:1-2)

Sometimes we don't listen or we rush into things. Solomon did. Sometimes we forget our real priorities. Solomon seems too. Join us we learn about both these pitfalls to avoid while we study 1 Kings 3:1-2. You can catch the clip on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/rgYmvYK9EIE .

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Kenny's Karats #35: Thoughts on Death

The older we get the more truth there is in the idea that the thought of our eventual death lies silent over every moment of our existence. Take a look at what Christopher Watkin says in his book, Biblical Critical Theory. Tell us what you think. It's on YouTube right here: https://youtu.be/uZdWt9e2dac

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Staying Within Our God-given Boundaries (I Kings 2:36-46)

Join us as we dig into 1 Kings 2:36-46 and find out if we are blowing our chances as Shimei did. The consequences are significant. You can check it out here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Zzmgq3lc4oU .

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Kenny's Karats #34: How and Why God Chooses.

Have you ever wondered why God chose X and not Y, or U, for a particular task? I sure did. But I wonder no longer. Christopher Watkin in his book, Biblical Critical Theory does his best to explain the situation. Join us here on YouTube for this short clip: https://youtu.be/9K3KpPoR3nM .

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Too Little, Too Late. 1 Kings 2:28-35.

Solomon is still dealing with his enemies very definitively. They try to hide in the "tent of the Lord". Too Little, Too Late. We learn a lot and think about even more. Join us on YouTube as we dig into 1 Kings 2:28-35. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/FM6Tx68fMEI .

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Kenny's Karats #33: God Saves Us From God.

A most interesting perspective in light of the war in the Middle East right now. And a perspective that not many of us consider when studying or thinking about the Flood and the Ark and Noah. Join us for this short reading from Christopher Watkin's book, "Biblical Critical Theory". You can see it here -- https://youtu.be/T_zgMcscdy0 . And subscribe to our YouTube channel "Digging For Scriptural Gems".

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A Biblical Lesson on Clergy Respect?

In our digging for gems in Scripture, I discovered a new lesson on respect for clergy, whether they are god-fearing or crooks. Join me as we look at 1 Kings 2:26-27 and see what Solomon can teach us about this. You can catch the short YouTube study right here: https://youtu.be/inQJ8Crcq0s .

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Kenny's Karats #32: God's Will and Your Will: Can they co-exist?

In this short clip we deal with the contentious issue of God's Will and our will. Can they co-exist? Is there another way to consider our role? Let's dig in. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/hiRKL6WmhfQ . Enjoy and let us know what you think.

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Bathsheba asks her son King Solomon for a favor.

David is dead. His wife Bathsheba is now the Queen Mother. And she has some power. Or does she? Let's find out together and learn along the way about how to live and stay alive these days. We're studying 1 Kings 2:19-25. On Youtube here: https://youtu.be/MJ21z0uhKrs . Join us.

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Kenny's Karats #31: Adam & Eve's Sin and God's Grace

In this short clip, we look afresh at the sin of Adam and Eve and recognize that God's Grace played an important part even then. Dig deep with us. You'll be surprised. Like our video and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, "Digging For Scriptural Gems". 

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