2 Kings 9-11 Anoint him and run!
From 2 Kings 9-11 A few more kings have passed on Judah’s side. In today’s reading Elisha will have the next king in line for Israel anointed. Today’s account is a little different than normal. This [ Read More … ]
01 Old Testament
2 Kings 6-8 You shall see it with your own eyes, but not eat of it
From 2 Kings 6-8 Today’s story is one instance where good news describes events that have happy import for the people listening. In this case it was the LORD’s gracious provision of food. This post is part [ Read More … ]
2 Kings 4-5 That he may know there is a prophet in Israel
From 2 Kings 4-6 The LORD works through Elisha what appears to be random miracles. We need to keep in mind Israel is undergoing a famine. The ultimate source behind the famine is the LORD. [ Read More … ]
2 Kings 1-3 What kind of man was he?
From 2 Kings 1-3 Introduction Second Kings continues the saga of disobedience begun in 1 Kings, opening about 850 B.C. with the conclusion of Elijah’s prophetic ministry in Israel and the beginning of the work [ Read More … ]
1 Kings 21-22 Sheep that have no shepherd
From 1 Kings 21-22 At some point Israel and Judah have made peace with one another. Now they join forces against their common foe Syria. They want to take back their land. Our passage picks [ Read More … ]
1 Kings 18-20 Ahab sent to all the people of Israel and gathered the prophets together at Mount Carmel
From 1 Kings 18-20 In Israel’s history the people kept forgetting the LORD. They forgot and abandoned him. They disobeyed and did not remain faithful. The LORD had to send numerous prophets to call them to [ Read More … ]
1 Kings 15-17 The jar was not spent
From 1 Kings 15-17 The LORD provides for Elijah in a foreigners home. Jesus will later note Elijah was sent to this house because of Israel’s unfaithfulness. This post is part of my bible in a [ Read More … ]
1 Kings 12-14 I will add to your yoke
From 1 Kings 12-14 Once Solomon turns away, the LORD begins the raise up opposition to his rule. His name is Jeroboam. Because he was initially in charge of labour, I imagine him to be [ Read More … ]
1 Kings 10-11 His heart was not wholly true
From 1 Kings 10-11 Solomons kingdom and wealth expands. At one point the Queen of Sheba hearing of him comes and visits. She is overwhelmed with his wisdom and recognises how luck his people are [ Read More … ]
1 Kings 8-9 When you hear, forgive
From 1 Kings 8-9 After Solomon built the temple, he brought the ark of the covenant into it and then dedicated the temple in prayer. This is a portion of his high priestly prayer. It [ Read More … ]