Legacy of Faith – Time To Give

Legacy of Faith – Time To Give

November 17, 2024

Series: Legacy of Faith

Topic: Legacy of Faith

Book: 1 Chronicles

Erik Estep

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29: 1-9

Today, in our passage of Scripture, we’re going to see King David set the example by giving to build the Temple to the Lord. He recognized it needed to be done and desired to see it happen. But the time finally came for him to put his money where his mouth was.

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