1 Kings 11:1-43; Jeremiah 19:1-20:15; Philippians 4:2-23
The things that thou hast heard of me…the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others. 2 Timothy 2:2
An Old Testament example of transferring truth to a fourth generation is instructive. In youth, Samuel learned the sanctity of God’s presence (1 Sam. 3:11-21). He likely conveyed it to David while they lived together (1 Sam. 19:18). David longed for a place for God’s presence in Jerusalem and contributed greatly to Solomon’s building of the temple. Sadly, Solomon’s transfer to the fourth generation failed. Rehoboam prioritized taxes, not God’s temple, and the kingdom divided through Solomon’s failure. Notably, however, prosperous kings in Judah walked in David’s ways, but the succession had broken links. Timothy apparently succeeded in his responsibility. Will we? —David W. Oliver
Jesus is coming! The promise is true;
Who are the chosen, the faithful, the few? —Daniel Whittle