The Final Word (1 Chronicles 28-29 / John 9)

David gives his son Solomon some good advice (I Chronicles 28:9-10, 20) before departing (I Chronicles 29:28). David challenges the assembly (29:5) and then prays before them (29:10-13). And the assembly responds in humble adoration (29:20). The assembly is noted by David for their rich generosity (29:14). More importantly, God responds by giving Solomon great splendor (29:25) and by allowing David to see his son become the next king of Israel (29:28). If we could compare this account to congregational life within a church setting, we would say this congregation was blessed and on fire for God. There is probably some great parallels between this church and the church of Ephesus (Revelation 2:1-7). If God were to judge our churches, would He be pleased?

The Pharisees could not give it up (John 9:24). For the "second time," they called the blind man to account and he did not give them a different answer. The blind man told the Pharisees what they did not want to hear (9:25) and then tried to make them look foolish (9:27). The Pharisees ultimately made the blind man depart (9:34), however Jesus got the last word (9:41).