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1 Kings 12:33 · KJV

"So he offered upon the altar which he had made in Beth-el the fifteenth day of the eighth month, even in the month which he had devised of his own heart; and ordained a feast unto the children of Israel: and he offered upon the altar, and burnt incense."

King James Version

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Passage Context

31And he made an house of high places, and made priests of the lowest of the people, which were not of the sons of Levi.
32And Jeroboam ordained a feast in the eighth month, on the fifteenth day of the month, like unto the feast that is in Judah, and he offered upon the altar. So did he in Beth-el, sacrificing unto the calves that he had made: and he placed in Beth-el the priests of the high places which he had made.
33So he offered upon the altar which he had made in Beth-el the fifteenth day of the eighth month, even in the month which he had devised of his own heart; and ordained a feast unto the children of Israel: and he offered upon the altar, and burnt incense.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to innovate in your faith?

2

How do you balance tradition and change in your spiritual life?

3

When have you felt compelled to create something new in your worship?

Life Application

worship

Reflect on how you approach worship and consider incorporating new elements that resonate with your faith journey.

identity

Think about how your faith traditions shape your identity and how you can honor them while also embracing new expressions.

People in This Verse

JeroboamOT

Jeroboam was a mighty warrior and the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division of the united monarchy. He was chosen by Solomon for his abilities.

First appearance: 1 Kings 11:26

Places in This Verse

Beth-el(Bethel, Israel today)

Beth-el was a key religious center in ancient Israel, significant for the altars and worship practices established by Jeroboam.

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