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CHAPTER 26
*** w77 3/1 p. 147 Judging with Righteousness, Wisdom and Mercy ***
Later, after they had settled in the land of Canaan, Jehovah raised up judges, not just
to hear cases involving violations of law, but to deliver his people from the hands of
oppressors. (Judg. 2:18) These judges were appointed as leaders and they also helped
the people to know and apply God’s law. They included men like Gideon, Barak, Samson,
Jephthah and Samuel, who performed notable exploits and also “effected righteousness,”
according to the record at Hebrews 11:32, 33. Other judges in ancient Israel, who served
as older men in the community, not only handled legal cases, but shared in administrative
duties.—1 Chron. 26:29; 2 Chron. 19:4-7.
CHAPTER 27
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In Bible times, Lebanon, Carmel, and Sharon were noted for their verdant beauty.
(1 Chronicles 5:16; 27:29; 2 Chronicles 26:10; Song of Solomon 2:1; 4:15; Hosea 14:5-7)
Isaiah drew on those examples to describe what the transformed land would be like, with
God’s help. But was this to be an effect merely on the soil? Certainly not!
CHAPTER 28
POINT TMS – What did David mean when he said to Solomon: “Know the God of
your father”? (1 Chron. 28:9) [Nov. 16, w10 11/1 p. 30 pars. 3, 7]
Speaking from his own rich experience in serving God, David begins: “Solomon my
son, know the God of your father.” David must mean something more than having head
knowledge. Solomon is already a worshipper of David’s God, Jehovah. About a third of
the Hebrew Scriptures have been completed, and Solomon is no doubt aware of what
these sacred writings say about God. One scholar says that the Hebrew word rendered
“know” can refer to “the most intimate acquaintance.” Yes, David wants his son to
cultivate what David himself has treasured—a close personal relationship with God.
David’s fatherly advice assures us that Jehovah wants us to become close to him. But
to develop that closeness, we need to “search for him,” digging into the Scriptures in an
effort to come to know him intimately. Knowing him should move us to serve him
wholeheartedly and willingly. Jehovah desires—and deserves—nothing less from his
worshippers.—Matthew 22:37.
*** w14 4/15 p. 28 pars. 4-6 Do You Appreciate Jehovah’s Watchful Care? ***
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First, let us consider how God warns us when we are
developing bad inclinations. (1 Chron. 28:9)
What about us today? Jehovah’s eyes penetrate our
heart; we cannot conceal our true inclinations and
motivations from him. Our loving Father wants us to follow
the pathways of righteousness; yet, he does not force us to
change the course we are on. Through his Word, the Bible,
he warns us when we are headed in the wrong direction.
How? In our daily Bible reading, we often come across a
passage that helps us to overcome bad tendencies and
unwholesome inclinations. In addition, our Christian
publications may shed light on a problem with which we may
have been struggling and show us how we can overcome it.
And at our congregation meetings, all of us receive counsel
that comes at just the right time!
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All such warnings are really evidence of Jehovah’s loving, watchful care for us as
individuals. True, the words of the Bible have been there for centuries, the publications
prepared by God’s organization are written for millions, and the counsel at the meetings is
intended for the whole congregation. Still, in all these cases, Jehovah directed your
attention to his Word so that you could adjust your inclinations. Thus it can be said that
this is evidence of Jehovah’s loving personal care for you.
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*** w13 5/1 p. 14 Does Jehovah Really Care About You? ***
One scholar puts it this way: “There is no handle on the outside of the door of the
human heart. It must be opened from within.” Jehovah searches through the billions of
hearts in this world, looking for individuals who are inclined toward him. (1 Chronicles
28:9) When he finds such a person, he responds in a touching way. How so?
Jehovah gently attracts, or tugs at, the heart of an individual who is “rightly disposed.”
(Acts 13:48) Jehovah does so in two ways—through the Bible’s message of good news,
which reaches us as individuals, and through his holy spirit. When Jehovah sees a heart
that is responsive to Bible truth, he uses his spirit to help the individual to grasp and apply
that truth in his life. (1 Corinthians 2:11, 12) Without divine help, we could never become
genuine followers of Jesus and devoted worshippers of Jehovah.
*** w12 2/15 p. 12 par. 10 “Be Courageous and Very Strong” ***
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What we say can inspire courage in fellow worshippers of Jehovah. In the
11th century B.C.E., King David told his son Solomon: “Be courageous and strong and
act. Do not be afraid nor be terrified, for Jehovah God, my God, is with you. He will not
desert you or leave you until all the work of the service of Jehovah’s house is finished.”
(1 Chron. 28:20) Solomon acted courageously and built the splendid temple of Jehovah
in Jerusalem.
*** w12 4/15 p. 14 par. 5 Maintain a Complete Heart Toward Jehovah ***
Regarding the heart, King David reminded Solomon: “My
son, know the God of your father and serve him with a
complete heart and with a delightful soul; for all hearts
Jehovah is searching, and every inclination of the thoughts he
is discerning.” (1 Chron. 28:9) Indeed, Jehovah is the
Examiner of all hearts, including ours. (Prov. 17:3; 21:2) And
what he finds in our heart has a strong bearing on our
relationship with him and on our future. Thus, we have good
reason to follow David’s inspired counsel by doing our utmost
to serve Jehovah with a complete heart.
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*** w12 7/15 p. 16 par. 17 Serve the God of Freedom ***
Yes, never forget that God is truly merciful and that he drew you into the congregation
because he saw your potential. (Read Psalm 103:8, 9.) So as long as you maintain a
complete heart toward Jehovah, he will never give up on you.—1 Chron. 28:9.
*** w11 8/1 p. 4 What Should Children Learn? ***
▪ What the Bible teaches: “All hearts Jehovah is
searching, and every inclination of the thoughts he is
discerning. If you search for him, he will let himself be
found by you.”—1 Chronicles 28:9.
Lesson: Jehovah God cares about all of us, including
small children. (Psalm 10:14; 146:9) He wants us to learn
about him.
*** w10 8/1 p. 22 Do All Have an Equal Opportunity to Come to Know God? ***
Additionally, God’s Word states: “All
hearts Jehovah is searching, and every
inclination of the thoughts he is
discerning. If you search for him, he will
let himself be found by you.”
(1 Chronicles 28:9) So although Jehovah
does not promise that every individual will receive exactly the same opportunity, he does
make sure that an opportunity is held out to all honesthearted ones. He will even make
sure that those who have never had the occasion to learn about him will be given an
opportunity by means of a resurrection to life in a righteous new world.—Acts 24:15.
*** km 12/10 p. 3 Theocratic Ministry School Review ***
How did King David want his son Solomon to feel toward God? (1 Chron. 28:9) [w08
10/15 p. 7 par. 18]
18 To his son Solomon, King David said: “Know the God of your father and serve him
with a complete heart and with a delightful soul; for all hearts Jehovah is searching, and
every inclination of the thoughts he is discerning.” (1 Chron. 28:9) David wanted his son
to do more than merely believe in God. He wanted Solomon to appreciate the depth of
Jehovah’s interest in His servants. Do you appreciate Jehovah in that way?
*** km 12/10 p. 3 Theocratic Ministry School Review ***
How did King David want his son Solomon to feel toward God? (1 Chron. 28:9)
[w08 10/15 p. 7 par. 18]
To his son Solomon, King David said: “Know the God of your father and serve him
with a complete heart and with a delightful soul; for all hearts Jehovah is searching, and
every inclination of the thoughts he is discerning.” (1 Chron. 28:9) David wanted his son
to do more than merely believe in God. He wanted Solomon to appreciate the depth of
Jehovah’s interest in His servants. Do you appreciate Jehovah in that way?
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*** w08 10/15 p. 7 par. 1 Jehovah Watches Us for Our Good ***
JEHOVAH is the perfect Father. He knows us so well that he is aware even of the
“inclination of [our] thoughts.” (1 Chron. 28:9) However, he does not examine us merely in
order to find fault. (Ps. 11:4; 130:3) Rather, he lovingly wants to protect us from anything
that might damage our relationship with him or harm our prospects for gaining everlasting
life.—Ps. 25:8-10, 12, 13.
*** w08 12/15 p. 6 par. 14 Why Keep Your Integrity? ***
14 Imagine Jehovah God searching the billions of hearts of mankind today. (1 Chron.
28:9) How often does he find someone keeping Christian integrity? It is relatively rare
indeed! However, we should not assume that we are too flawed to maintain integrity. On
the contrary, we have good reason to trust, as did David and Job, that Jehovah will find
us maintaining integrity, imperfect though we may be. Remember, perfection does not
guarantee our keeping integrity. Only three perfect humans have walked this earth, and
two, Adam and Eve, failed to keep integrity. Still, many millions of imperfect humans have
succeeded in doing so. You can too.
*** w07 2/1 p. 19 par. 11 Jehovah Is an Appreciative God ***
11 If Jehovah appreciates it when we pray to him in secret, how he must appreciate it
when we obey him in secret! Yes, Jehovah is aware of what we do in private. (1 Peter
3:12) Indeed, our being faithful and obedient when we are alone is a good indication that
we have “a complete heart” toward Jehovah, one that is pure in motive and that is firm for
what is right. (1 Chronicles 28:9) How such conduct makes Jehovah’s heart rejoice!—
Proverbs 27:11; 1 John 3:22.
*** w07 6/1 pp. 24-25 par. 16 Thriving Spiritually During Gray-Headedness ***
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Limitations can come in many forms and in different
degrees. Some individuals, for example, have become
impaired even in their ability to communicate. However,
they still cherish fond memories of God’s love and
undeserved kindness. Though limited in what they can
say with their mouth, in their heart they are saying to
Jehovah: “How I do love your law! All day long it is my
concern.” (Psalm 119:97) Jehovah, for his part, knows
those who are “thinking upon his name,” and he
appreciates how different such ones are from the vast majority of mankind, who show no
concern for his ways. (Malachi 3:16; Psalm 10:4) How comforting it is to know that
Jehovah finds pleasure in the meditation of our heart!—1 Chronicles 28:9; Psalm 19:14.
*** w05 2/1 p. 23 par. 5 Jehovah Always Does What Is Right ***
A second reason to accept God’s judgments is that unlike humans, God can read
hearts. (1 Samuel 16:7) His Word states: “I, Jehovah, am searching the heart, examining
the kidneys, even to give to each one according to his ways, according to the fruitage of
his dealings.” (Jeremiah 17:10) Hence, when we read Bible accounts about God’s
judgments upon certain individuals, let us not forget that his all-seeing eyes took into
account hidden thoughts, motives, and intentions that went unrecorded in his Word.—
1 Chronicles 28:9.
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*** w05 2/15 p. 19 par. 9 Safeguarding Our Christian Identity ***
Young Christians who belong to God-fearing families must realize that they cannot live
off the faith of their parents. Solomon’s own father, David, exhorted him to “know the God
of your father and serve him with a complete heart.” (1 Chronicles 28:9) It would not be
enough for young Solomon to watch how his own father built faith in Jehovah. He had to
get to know Jehovah for himself, and he did. He beseeched God: “Give me now wisdom
and knowledge that I may go out before this people and that I may come in.”—
2 Chronicles 1:10.
*** w02 4/1 p. 4 Should Faith Be Based on Reason? ***
What is acceptable to God regarding true worship? The Bible answers: “This is fine
and acceptable in the sight of our Savior, God, whose will is that all sorts of men should
be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth.” (1 Timothy 2:3, 4) Some may feel
that it is impossible to find such knowledge among the many religions of today. But
think—if it is God’s will that people should come to an accurate knowledge of truth, would
he unfairly conceal it from them? Not according to the Bible, which says: “If you search for
[God], he will let himself be found by you.”—1 Chronicles 28:9.
*** w01 6/15 p. 22 par. 17 Remain Steadfast as Seeing the Invisible One! ***
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Jehovah is keenly interested in us, but that does not mean that he is waiting for us
to make mistakes so that he can punish us. Rather, he observes us with loving concern,
like that of a father who wants to reward his obedient children. How comforting it is to
know that our heavenly Father is pleased by our faith and is “the rewarder of those
earnestly seeking him”! (Hebrews 11:6) May we exercise implicit faith in Jehovah and
“serve him with a complete heart.”—1 Chronicles 28:9.
*** w01 10/1 p. 10 par. 10 Imitate Jehovah When Training Your Children ***
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To be successful in training children, parents must strive to keep open
the lines of communication with their young ones. Jehovah, though fully aware
of what is in our heart, encourages us to communicate with him. (1 Chronicles
28:9)
*** w95 4/1 p. 12 par. 9 You Are Precious in God’s Eyes! ***
9 Second, the Bible teaches us what Jehovah values in us. Simply put, he delights in
our positive qualities and in our efforts. King David told his son Solomon: “All hearts
Jehovah is searching, and every inclination of the thoughts he is discerning.”
(1 Chronicles 28:9) As God searches through billions of human hearts in this violent,
hate-filled world, how delighted he must be when he comes upon a heart that loves
peace, truth, and righteousness!
CHAPTER 29
*** w13 2/15 p. 23 Beware of the Intentions of the Heart ***
Pray to God to help you identify the intentions of your
heart. Jehovah is “an examiner of the heart.” (1 Chron. 29:17)
He “is greater than our hearts and knows all things.” (1 John
3:20) God cannot be deceived. If we openly express our
concerns, feelings, and desires in prayer, Jehovah can help us
to discern the intentions of our heart. We can even ask God to
‘create in us a pure heart.’ (Ps. 51:10) In identifying the
leanings of our heart, therefore, the provision of prayer is not to
be overlooked.
*** w13 8/15 p. 5 par. 10 You Have Been Sanctified ***
When we make contributions to support his work, we are merely giving to Jehovah
what already belongs to him. (1 Chron. 29:14-16) We may not think that we have much to
give, but if the desire is there, all of us can have a share.—2 Cor. 8:12.
*** w13 8/15 p. 23 par. 2 Consider What Kind of Person You Ought to Be ***
For us to gain God’s approval, our “acts of conduct” must be
holy, that is, clean—morally, mentally, and spiritually. Moreover, we
need to perform “deeds of godly devotion” with reverence for God
and loyal attachment to him. Seeking his approval, then, involves
not only our conduct but also our inner person. Since Jehovah is the
“examiner of the heart,” he knows whether we are holy in conduct
and are exclusively devoted to him or not.—1 Chron. 29:17.
*** w09 11/15 pp. 18-19 Cheerful Giving From the Heart ***
When the temple was to be constructed centuries later, God’s people again had the
opportunity to show their support for pure worship. King David made a large personal
contribution toward the project and invited others to participate in giving. They did so
eagerly. Why, the contribution of gold and silver alone was worth more than 100 billion
dollars at current values! The people rejoiced over their making voluntary offerings to
Jehovah.—1 Chron. 29:3-9; 2 Chron. 5:1.
*** w08 3/15 pp. 26-27 par. 7 Do You View Others as Jehovah Does? ***
7 We see evidence in the Scriptures that Jehovah has the outstanding ability to focus
on the good in a person. God described David as “my servant David, who kept my
commandments and who walked after me with all his heart by doing only what was right
in my eyes.” (1 Ki. 14:8) Of course, we know that David did some things that were wrong.
Still, Jehovah chose to focus on the good because he knew that David’s heart was
upright.—1 Chron. 29:17.
*** w08 8/15 p. 13 par. 4 Honor Jehovah by Displaying Dignity ***
Concerning David’s son Solomon, the Bible says: “Jehovah continued to make
Solomon surpassingly great before the eyes of all Israel and to put upon him such royal
dignity as had not come to be upon any king before him over Israel.” (1 Chron. 29:25)
God will confer exceptional dignity upon resurrected anointed Christians, who have
faithfully declared “the glory of the splendor of his kingship.” (Ps. 145:11-13) In thus
extolling Jehovah, increasing throngs of Jesus’ “other sheep” also have a blessed and
dignified role.—John 10:16.
*** w05 1/1 p. 8 par. 5 Hold to the Pattern Jesus Set ***
Even our contributions to and achievements in Jehovah’s service should not make
us proud; neither should responsibilities in the congregation. (1 Chronicles 29:14;
1 Timothy 6:17, 18) In fact, the weightier our responsibilities, the more humble we need to
be.
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*** w04 4/1 pp. 18-19 par. 16 Rely on God’s Spirit in Dealing With Life’s Changes
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David gathered materials to be used in this great
construction project. To Solomon, David said: “I have
prepared for Jehovah’s house a hundred thousand talents of
gold and a million talents of silver, and the copper and the iron
there is no means of weighing because they have come to be
in such quantity; and timbers and stones I have prepared, but
to them you will make additions.” From his personal fortune,
he contributed 3,000 talents of gold and 7,000 talents of silver.
(1 Chronicles 22:14; 29:3, 4) David’s generous giving was, not
an outward show, but a manifestation of faith and devotion to
Jehovah God. Recognizing the Source of his riches, he said to
Jehovah: “Everything is from you, and out of your own hand
we have given to you.” (1 Chronicles 29:14) David’s generous
heart moved him to do all he could to promote pure worship.
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Similarly, may we use our material assets to do good. Rather than pursuing a
materialistic way of life, it is better to seek God’s approval—that is the way of true wisdom
and happiness.
*** w03 11/1 pp. 28-29 Cultivate a Giving Spirit ***
What motivated David to give so generously? He appreciated that all he had acquired
and accomplished was the result of Jehovah’s blessing. He acknowledged in prayer:
“O Jehovah our God, all this abundance that we have prepared to build for you a house
for your holy name, from your hand it is, and to you it all belongs. And I well know, O my
God, that you are an examiner of the heart, and that it is in rectitude that you take
pleasure. I, for my part, in the uprightness of my heart have voluntarily offered all these
things, and now your people who are on hand here I have enjoyed seeing make offerings
voluntarily to you.” (1 Chronicles 29:16, 17) David treasured his relationship with
Jehovah. He recognized the need to serve God “with a complete heart and with a
delightful soul,” and he found joy in doing so. (1 Chronicles 28:9) These same qualities
also moved the early Christians to display a giving spirit.
*** w01 10/15 p. 22 par. 4 Safeguard Your Heart ***
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If the literal heart needs
regular checkups, what about your
figurative heart? Jehovah examines
it. (1 Chronicles 29:17) So should
we. How? By asking such
questions as: Does my heart get
sufficient spiritual food through
regular personal study and meeting
attendance?
(Psalm
1:1, 2;
Hebrews 10:24, 25) Is Jehovah’s
message close to my heart like “a
burning fire shut up in my bones,” moving me to share in the Kingdom-preaching and
disciple-making work? (Jeremiah 20:9; Matthew 28:19, 20; Romans 1:15, 16) Am I moved
to exert myself vigorously, sharing in some feature of the full-time ministry when
possible? (Luke 13:24) To what kind of environment am I exposing my figurative heart?
Am I seeking association with others whose hearts are unified in true worship? (Proverbs
13:20; 1 Corinthians 15:33) May we be quick to note any deficiency and take corrective
measures at once.
*** w00 11/1 pp. 29-30 Riches of Generosity Bring Joy ***
Although no one can actually enrich Jehovah, who owns all things, contributing is a
privilege that affords worshipers opportunity to display their love for him. (1 Chronicles
29:14-17) Contributions given, not for show or for other selfish motives, but with the
proper attitude and to advance true worship, bring joy and with it God’s blessing.
*** w98 11/1 p. 28 “God Loves a Cheerful Giver” ***
Truly, Jehovah’s heart rejoices to see both young and old put his Kingdom interests
first by ‘honoring him with their valuable things.’ (Proverbs 3:9, 10) Of course, no one can
actually enrich Jehovah, for he owns all things. (1 Chronicles 29:14-17) But supporting
the work is a privilege that affords the worshiper opportunity to display his love for
Jehovah. We are grateful to everyone whose heart has impelled him in such a way.
*** w94 6/15 p. 30 Looking With Appreciation Upon the “House of God” ***
Like King David and the princes and chiefs of Israel, we can show our esteem and
appreciation for the “House of God” by giving moral and financial support to the Society.
(1 Chronicles 29:3-7)
*** w94 7/1 p. 28 par. 19 Joyful Submission to Authority ***
19 Yes, our happiness now and our hope of everlasting life on a paradise earth revolve
around our joyful submission to Jehovah’s authority as Sovereign Lord of the universe.
May we ever share the feelings of David, who said: “Yours, O Jehovah, are the greatness
and the mightiness and the beauty and the excellency and the dignity; for everything in
the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Jehovah, the One also
lifting yourself up as head over all. And now, O our God, we are thanking you and
praising your beauteous name.”—1 Chronicles 29:11, 13.