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2 Kings 11:1 - 13:25

• Athaliah seizes Judah's throne, but Joash is hidden and later crowned; the temple of Baal is torn down.
• - Joash repairs the temple. Jehoahaz and Jehoash reign in Israel; Elisha dies, and Jehoash defeats Syria three times as Elisha promised.
• 2 Corinthians 11:1-15
• - Paul fears the Corinthians are being led astray and boasts as a fool to expose false apostles who disguise themselves as servants of righteousness.

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2 Kings 9:1 - 10:36

- Jehu is anointed king of Israel, kills Joram and Ahaziah, and has Jezebel thrown down and eaten by dogs.

- Jehu wipes out Ahab's house and the worshipers of Baal, but does not turn from the sins of Jeroboam.

2 Corinthians 9:1 - 10:18

- Paul urges cheerful, generous giving that God multiplies, and thanks God for his indescribable gift.

- He defends his ministry against boastful opponents, saying the Lord recommends those who boast in him.

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2 Kings 7:1 - 8:29

• Elisha promises food in Samaria. Four lepers find the Aramean camp empty, and the people plunder it after the siege lifts.
• - The Shunammite's land is restored. Hazael murders Ben-hadad and becomes king of Syria. Jehoram of Judah and Ahaziah walk in the ways of Ahab.
• 2 Corinthians 8:1-24
• - Paul points to the Macedonians' generosity in poverty and urges the Corinthians to finish their gift for the saints.
• - Titus and the brothers are sent to help administer the gift, so that abundance may meet need and all may be done honorably.

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2 Kings 5:1 - 6:33

• Naaman is healed of leprosy after dipping in the Jordan at Elisha's word, and Gehazi takes a bribe and receives Naaman's leprosy.
• - Elisha makes an axe head float, blinds the Aramean army at Dothan, and Samaria is besieged until the king blames Elisha.
• 2 Corinthians 6:14 - 7:16
• - Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. We are the temple of the living God, so come out and be separate.
• - Paul rejoices that godly grief produced repentance in them, and Titus's report of their obedience fills him with comfort and joy.

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2 Kings 4:1-44

• Elisha multiplies oil for a widow, raises the Shunammite's son, and purifies the poisoned stew.
• He feeds a hundred men with twenty barley loaves, and they have leftovers according to the word of the Lord.

2 Corinthians 5:11 - 6:13

• The love of Christ controls us. In Christ we are a new creation, and God has given us the ministry of reconciliation.
• Paul urges them not to receive the grace of God in vain, and asks them to open their hearts wide as his have been opened to them.

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2 Kings 1:1 - 3:27

- Ahaziah inquires of Baal-zebub and Elijah announces his death. Elijah is taken up in a whirlwind, and Elisha receives a double portion and parts the Jordan.

- Jehoram, Jehoshaphat, and the king of Edom go against Moab. Elisha provides water, and Moab is defeated until the king of Moab sacrifices his son.

2 Corinthians 4:7 - 5:10

- Treasure in jars of clay: afflicted but not crushed, carrying the death of Jesus so his life may be shown. The outer person wastes away, the inner is renewed.

- We groan in this tent and walk by faith, not by sight, and must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ.

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Obadiah 1:1-21

- The vision against Edom: their pride and violence against Jacob will be repaid, for they stood aside when Jerusalem was sacked.

- The day of the Lord is near. Edom will be cut off, Jacob will possess the inheritance, and the kingdom will be the Lord's.

Psalms 82:1 - 83:18

- God stands in the council and judges the rulers who defend the unjust and will not rescue the weak.

- Asaph asks God not to be silent as nations conspire against Israel, and to make them know that He alone is Most High over all the earth.

2 Corinthians 3:1 - 4:6

- Paul needs no letter of recommendation. They are his letter, written by the Spirit, and the new covenant ministry of the Spirit exceeds the glory that shone on Moses.

- He does not lose heart. The god of this age blinds unbelievers, and he proclaims Jesus as Lord, with light shining in hearts to give the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

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2 Chronicles 20:24 - 23:21

- After the Lord defeats Moab and Ammon, Judah finds the enemy dead, takes plunder, and returns to Jerusalem in peace. Jehoshaphat later dies. Jehoram kills his brothers and walks in the ways of Ahab.

- Ahaziah is killed with Ahab's house. Athaliah tries to destroy the royal family, but Joash is hidden, crowned as king, and Athaliah is put to death.

2 Corinthians 2:1-17

- Paul explains he did not come again in sorrow, and he asks them to forgive and comfort the one who caused pain so he is not overwhelmed.

- In Troas he had no rest without Titus, and he thanks God who always leads them in triumph and spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of Christ.

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2 Chronicles 18:1 - 20:23

- Jehoshaphat joins Ahab at Ramoth Gilead against Micaiah's word. Ahab is killed, and Jehoshaphat is rebuked, then he sets judges in Judah.

- When Moab and Ammon come against Judah, Jehoshaphat prays, the singers go out first, and the enemy armies destroy one another.

2 Corinthians 1:1-24

- Paul blesses the God of all comfort, who comforts them in affliction so they can comfort others.

- He was burdened beyond strength in Asia and delivered, and he explains he delayed coming to Corinth to spare them.

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1 Kings 21:1 - 22:53

- Ahab covets Naboth's vineyard. Jezebel has Naboth stoned, Elijah judges Ahab, and Ahab humbles himself so the disaster waits.

- Ahab goes to Ramoth Gilead against Micaiah's word, is killed in battle, and Ahaziah reigns in his place.

1 Corinthians 16:1-24

- Paul directs the collection for the saints and tells them his plans to visit after passing through Macedonia.

- He urges them to watch and stand firm, sends greetings, and says Maranatha. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with them.