Haftarah

I Kings 8:54-66 · Beginner voice, Standard

September 27, 2026

Hook

Have you ever poured every ounce of your energy, heart, and savings into a giant milestone—like planning a wedding, finishing a degree, moving into your first apartment, or pulling off an enormous work project?

You spend months obsessing over every detail. You worry about the guest list, the budget, the lighting, and whether the metaphorical roof will hold. Then, the big day arrives. The music plays, the final speech wraps up, the confetti settles on the floor, and the guests head out the door. Suddenly, the room falls silent. You are standing there alone among the crumpled napkins and empty glasses, thinking: Now what?