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• Jehu Destroys Ahab’s Family (vv. 1–17):
  Jehu writes letters to Samaria, where Ahab’s seventy sons live, challenging the leaders to make one of them king and fight for the throne. Fearing Jehu, they refuse and pledge loyalty to him. Jehu orders them to kill Ahab’s sons and send him their heads, which they do. Jehu piles the heads in two heaps at the city gate, declaring that God’s word spoken through Elijah has been fulfilled. He continues to kill all remaining relatives and supporters of Ahab in Jezreel and Samaria.

• Jehu Slaughters Ahaziah’s Relatives (vv. 12–14):
  On his way to Samaria, Jehu meets relatives of King Ahaziah of Judah and has them executed.
• Jehu and Jehonadab (vv. 15–17):
  Jehu meets Jehonadab son of Rechab, a respected leader, and invites him to join in his zeal for the Lord. Together, they continue wiping out Ahab’s family.
• Jehu Destroys Baal Worship (vv. 18–28):
  Jehu tricks the Baal worshipers by announcing a great sacrifice to Baal. He gathers them all in the temple, ensuring none of the Lord’s servants are present. Once the temple is full, Jehu’s men kill everyone inside and destroy the temple, turning it into a latrine.
• Jehu’s Reign (vv. 29–36):
  Although Jehu eradicated Baal worship, he did not turn away from the sins of Jeroboam (the golden calves at Bethel and Dan). The Lord commends Jehu for carrying out judgment on Ahab’s house and promises that his descendants will rule Israel for four generations. However, because Jehu did not fully obey God, the Lord begins reducing Israel’s territory through attacks from Hazael of Aram. Jehu reigns in Samaria for 28 years, and his son Jehoahaz succeeds him.

Key Themes:

• Fulfillment of God’s judgment against Ahab’s dynasty.
• Zeal for God must be wholehearted—partial obedience is not enough.
• The danger of replacing one false worship with another (Baal destroyed, but golden calves remain).
• God rewards obedience but also disciplines incomplete faithfulness.

Colossians 3 Summary

Paul urges believers to set their hearts and minds on things above, where Christ is, rather than on earthly things. Since they have died with Christ and their life is now hidden in Him, they must put to death sinful behaviors such as sexual immorality, greed, anger, slander, and lying.

Instead, they are to put on the new self, which is being renewed in Christ’s image. In this new life, earthly divisions like Jew or Gentile, slave or free, do not matter—Christ is all and in all.

Paul calls believers to clothe themselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and above all, love, which binds everything together. The peace of Christ should rule in their hearts, and the word of Christ should dwell richly among them, expressed through teaching, encouragement, and songs of worship. Whatever they do, they should do it in the name of the Lord Jesus.

He also gives practical instructions for Christian households: wives should respect their husbands, husbands should love their wives, children should obey their parents, fathers should not embitter their children, and slaves should obey their earthly masters sincerely—ultimately working as for the Lord rather than for men.

Key Themes:

• Seek heavenly values, not earthly ones.
• Put off the old sinful nature; put on the new Christlike nature.
• Unity in Christ transcends divisions.
• Love is the supreme virtue.
• Practical guidance for relationships in the Christian home and daily life.

New Identity Colossians 3 Chew the Bible S3

Paul urges believers to set their hearts and minds on things above, where Christ is, rather than on earthly things. Since they have died with Christ and their life is now hidden in Him, they must put to death sinful behaviors such as sexual immorality, greed, anger, slander, and lying.

Instead, they are to put on the new self, which is being renewed in Christ’s image. In this new life, earthly divisions like Jew or Gentile, slave or free, do not matter—Christ is all and in all.

Paul calls believers to clothe themselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and above all, love, which binds everything together. The peace of Christ should rule in their hearts, and the word of Christ should dwell richly among them, expressed through teaching, encouragement, and songs of worship. Whatever they do, they should do it in the name of the Lord Jesus.

He also gives practical instructions for Christian households: wives should respect their husbands, husbands should love their wives, children should obey their parents, fathers should not embitter their children, and slaves should obey their earthly masters sincerely—ultimately working as for the Lord rather than for men.

Key Themes:

• Seek heavenly values, not earthly ones.
• Put off the old sinful nature; put on the new Christlike nature.
• Unity in Christ transcends divisions.
• Love is the supreme virtue.
• Practical guidance for relationships in the Christian home and daily life.

Your words were found and I ate them 😋; Your words became a joy 😊 to me; the delight of my heart ❤️Jeremiah 15:16Originally inspired by J. Vernon McGee’s Thru the Bible broadcast, narrator, Aaron J. Yancey, reads through the entire Bible in bite sized pieces to make it more digestible. Hopefully, these recordings will inspire you to read the Bible more often and see it as a valuable resource in your daily life.Scriptures are from various translations on the YouVersion Bible app: https://www.bible.comAdditional resources include: biblehub.com/timeline biblegateway.com gotquestions.orgblueletterbible.orgbiblestudy.orgFollow us at 👇🏾Website 🖥: chewthebible.comPodcast 📻: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/chewthebible/YouTube 🎥: https://youtube.com/@chewthebibleTikTok ⏰: @chewthebibleInstagram 📸: @chewthebibleFacebook 👀: @chewthebible

• Jehu Anointed King (v. 1–13):
  Elisha sends a young prophet to secretly anoint Jehu, a commander in Israel’s army, as king. The prophet declares that Jehu is chosen by God to destroy the house of Ahab and avenge the blood of the prophets and servants of the Lord shed by Jezebel. After the prophet departs, Jehu’s fellow officers at first question him, but when Jehu tells them the message, they quickly proclaim him king.

• Jehu Kills Joram, King of Israel (v. 14–26):
  Jehu immediately acts. King Joram (son of Ahab) and King Ahaziah of Judah are at Jezreel, where Joram is recovering from battle wounds. As Jehu approaches, Joram rides out to meet him and asks if there is peace. Jehu replies that there can be no peace while Jezebel’s idolatry and witchcraft continue. Realizing Jehu’s intent, Joram tries to flee, but Jehu shoots an arrow through his heart. Jehu orders Joram’s body thrown into the field of Naboth, fulfilling Elijah’s prophecy of judgment for Ahab’s family.

• Jehu Wounds Ahaziah, King of Judah (v. 27–29):
  Ahaziah tries to escape but is wounded by Jehu’s men near Ibleam. He flees to Megiddo, where he dies.

• The Death of Jezebel (v. 30–37):
  Jehu then enters Jezreel, where Jezebel awaits him. She paints her eyes and adorns her head, mocking him from a window. Jehu commands her attendants to throw her down, and they do so. Jezebel’s blood splatters on the wall and horses, and Jehu tramples her body. Later, when servants attempt to bury her, they find only her skull, feet, and hands, as dogs have eaten the rest — fulfilling Elijah’s prophecy that Jezebel’s body would be like dung on the field in Jezreel.

Key Themes:

• God’s judgment against Ahab’s house fulfilled.
• Jehu as an instrument of divine justice.
• The certainty of God’s prophetic word (everything Elijah foretold comes to pass).

Dog Food 2 Kings 9 Chew the Bible S3

• Jehu Anointed King (v. 1–13):
  Elisha sends a young prophet to secretly anoint Jehu, a commander in Israel’s army, as king. The prophet declares that Jehu is chosen by God to destroy the house of Ahab and avenge the blood of the prophets and servants of the Lord shed by Jezebel. After the prophet departs, Jehu’s fellow officers at first question him, but when Jehu tells them the message, they quickly proclaim him king.
• Jehu Kills Joram, King of Israel (v. 14–26):
  Jehu immediately acts. King Joram (son of Ahab) and King Ahaziah of Judah are at Jezreel, where Joram is recovering from battle wounds. As Jehu approaches, Joram rides out to meet him and asks if there is peace. Jehu replies that there can be no peace while Jezebel’s idolatry and witchcraft continue. Realizing Jehu’s intent, Joram tries to flee, but Jehu shoots an arrow through his heart. Jehu orders Joram’s body thrown into the field of Naboth, fulfilling Elijah’s prophecy of judgment for Ahab’s family.
• Jehu Wounds Ahaziah, King of Judah (v. 27–29):
  Ahaziah tries to escape but is wounded by Jehu’s men near Ibleam. He flees to Megiddo, where he dies.
• The Death of Jezebel (v. 30–37):
  Jehu then enters Jezreel, where Jezebel awaits him. She paints her eyes and adorns her head, mocking him from a window. Jehu commands her attendants to throw her down, and they do so. Jezebel’s blood splatters on the wall and horses, and Jehu tramples her body. Later, when servants attempt to bury her, they find only her skull, feet, and hands, as dogs have eaten the rest — fulfilling Elijah’s prophecy that Jezebel’s body would be like dung on the field in Jezreel.

Key Themes:

• God’s judgment against Ahab’s house fulfilled.
• Jehu as an instrument of divine justice.
• The certainty of God’s prophetic word (everything Elijah foretold comes to pass).

Your words were found and I ate them 😋; Your words became a joy 😊 to me; the delight of my heart ❤️Jeremiah 15:16Originally inspired by J. Vernon McGee’s Thru the Bible broadcast, narrator, Aaron J. Yancey, reads through the entire Bible in bite sized pieces to make it more digestible. Hopefully, these recordings will inspire you to read the Bible more often and see it as a valuable resource in your daily life.Scriptures are from various translations on the YouVersion Bible app: https://www.bible.comAdditional resources include: biblehub.com/timeline biblegateway.com gotquestions.orgblueletterbible.orgbiblestudy.orgFollow us at 👇🏾Website 🖥: chewthebible.comPodcast 📻: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/chewthebible/YouTube 🎥: https://youtube.com/@chewthebibleTikTok ⏰: @chewthebibleInstagram 📸: @chewthebibleFacebook 👀: @chewthebible

Complete in Christ Colossians 2 Chew the Bible S3

Paul expresses his deep concern for the believers, wanting them to be encouraged, united in love, and rooted in the full knowledge of Christ. He warns them not to be deceived by fine-sounding arguments or human philosophies that are empty and based on worldly traditions rather than Christ.

He explains that in Christ dwells the fullness of God, and believers are made complete in Him. Through Christ, they have been spiritually circumcised, buried with Him in baptism, and raised with Him through faith.

Paul emphasizes that God forgave their sins and canceled the written record of debt, nailing it to the cross. Christ disarmed rulers and authorities, triumphing over them.

Finally, he warns against letting others judge them by religious rituals, food laws, festivals, or Sabbaths, since these were shadows pointing to Christ. He cautions against false humility, worship of angels, and strict rules about the physical body, which have no real power to restrain sinful desires.

Key Themes:

• Fullness and completeness in Christ.
• Freedom from human traditions and religious legalism.
• Christ’s victory over sin and spiritual powers.
• True faith focuses on Christ, not man-made rules.

Your words were found and I ate them 😋; Your words became a joy 😊 to me; the delight of my heart ❤️Jeremiah 15:16Originally inspired by J. Vernon McGee’s Thru the Bible broadcast, narrator, Aaron J. Yancey, reads through the entire Bible in bite sized pieces to make it more digestible. Hopefully, these recordings will inspire you to read the Bible more often and see it as a valuable resource in your daily life.Scriptures are from various translations on the YouVersion Bible app: https://www.bible.comAdditional resources include: biblehub.com/timeline biblegateway.com gotquestions.orgblueletterbible.orgbiblestudy.orgFollow us at 👇🏾Website 🖥: chewthebible.comPodcast 📻: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/chewthebible/YouTube 🎥: https://youtube.com/@chewthebibleTikTok ⏰: @chewthebibleInstagram 📸: @chewthebibleFacebook 👀: @chewthebible

Jesus, I See What You've Done For Other People, And I Want That For Me 2 Kings 8 Chew the Bible S3

The Shunammite Woman's Land Restored: Elisha warns the Shunammite woman to flee a seven-year famine. When she returns, her land has been seized. She goes to the king, and as she arrives, the king's conversation with Elisha's servant about the prophet's miracles leads to the immediate restoration of all her property.

Hazael Murders Ben-Hadad: Elisha prophesies in Damascus that the ill King Ben-Hadad will die, and that his servant, Hazael, will become king and inflict great evil on Israel. Hazael returns and murders Ben-Hadad, taking his throne.

Reigns of Jehoram and Ahaziah: Jehoram of Judah reigns for eight years and does evil, leading to Edom's rebellion. His son, Ahaziah, then reigns for one year, also doing evil and aligning himself with the wicked house of Ahab.

Your words were found and I ate them 😋; Your words became a joy 😊 to me; the delight of my heart ❤️Jeremiah 15:16Originally inspired by J. Vernon McGee’s Thru the Bible broadcast, narrator, Aaron J. Yancey, reads through the entire Bible in bite sized pieces to make it more digestible. Hopefully, these recordings will inspire you to read the Bible more often and see it as a valuable resource in your daily life.Scriptures are from various translations on the YouVersion Bible app: https://www.bible.comAdditional resources include: biblehub.com/timeline biblegateway.com gotquestions.orgblueletterbible.orgbiblestudy.orgFollow us at 👇🏾Website 🖥: chewthebible.comPodcast 📻: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/chewthebible/YouTube 🎥: https://youtube.com/@chewthebibleTikTok ⏰: @chewthebibleInstagram 📸: @chewthebibleFacebook 👀: @chewthebible

God Glue Colossians 1 Chew the Bible Season 3

Paul opens with greetings and thanksgiving, praising God for the faith and love of the Colossian believers. He prays that they would grow in spiritual wisdom, strength, and endurance.

He then exalts Christ as supreme over all creation — the visible image of the invisible God, through whom everything was created and who holds all things together. Christ is the head of the church, the firstborn from the dead, and the one who reconciles all things to God through His blood shed on the cross.

Paul reminds the Colossians that they were once alienated but are now reconciled in Christ, encouraging them to remain steadfast in faith. He also speaks of his own ministry, rejoicing in his sufferings for the sake of the church and striving to present everyone mature in Christ.

Key Themes:

• Christ’s supremacy and sufficiency.
• Redemption and reconciliation through Christ.
• Growing in spiritual maturity.
• Paul’s joyful service in suffering for the gospel.

Your words were found and I ate them 😋; Your words became a joy 😊 to me; the delight of my heart ❤️Jeremiah 15:16Originally inspired by J. Vernon McGee’s Thru the Bible broadcast, narrator, Aaron J. Yancey, reads through the entire Bible in bite sized pieces to make it more digestible. Hopefully, these recordings will inspire you to read the Bible more often and see it as a valuable resource in your daily life.Scriptures are from various translations on the YouVersion Bible app: https://www.bible.comAdditional resources include: biblehub.com/timeline biblegateway.com gotquestions.orgblueletterbible.orgbiblestudy.orgFollow us at 👇🏾Website 🖥: chewthebible.comPodcast 📻: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/chewthebible/YouTube 🎥: https://youtube.com/@chewthebibleTikTok ⏰: @chewthebibleInstagram 📸: @chewthebibleFacebook 👀: @chewthebible

Stampede 2 Kings 7 Chew the Bible Season 3

In 2 Kings 7, Samaria was under siege and suffering from famine. Elisha prophesied that the Lord would provide food the next day at the city gates. A royal officer doubted this, but Elisha told him he would see it happen but not eat of it. Meanwhile, four lepers went to the enemy Aramean camp and discovered it abandoned—the Lord had caused the Arameans to flee in fear. The lepers shared the news, and the people rushed out to plunder the camp, bringing relief from the famine. The officer who had doubted was stationed at the city gate, but when the people surged out in a stampede, he was trampled to death—fulfilling Elisha’s prophecy.

Your words were found and I ate them 😋; Your words became a joy 😊 to me; the delight of my heart ❤️Jeremiah 15:16Originally inspired by J. Vernon McGee’s Thru the Bible broadcast, narrator, Aaron J. Yancey, reads through the entire Bible in bite sized pieces to make it more digestible. Hopefully, these recordings will inspire you to read the Bible more often and see it as a valuable resource in your daily life.Scriptures are from various translations on the YouVersion Bible app: https://www.bible.comAdditional resources include: biblehub.com/timeline biblegateway.com gotquestions.orgblueletterbible.orgbiblestudy.orgFollow us at 👇🏾Website 🖥: chewthebible.comPodcast 📻: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/chewthebible/YouTube 🎥: https://youtube.com/@chewthebibleTikTok ⏰: @chewthebibleInstagram 📸: @chewthebibleFacebook 👀: @chewthebible

Infused by the Holy Spirit Philippians 4 Chew the Bible Season 3
Paul closes his letter with encouragement, practical advice, and gratitude. He urges the believers to stand firm in the Lord and settle disagreements peacefully (mentioning Euodia and Syntyche). He calls them to rejoice always, pray with thanksgiving, and trust God, who gives peace beyond understanding.

Paul encourages them to focus their minds on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and praiseworthy. He testifies that he has learned to be content in every situation—whether in need or abundance—because he can do all things through Christ who strengthens him.

He thanks the Philippians for their generosity in supporting him financially, noting that their gifts are a pleasing offering to God and that God will supply all their needs according to His riches in glory. The letter ends with final greetings and a blessing of grace.

Key Themes:

• Joy and peace through prayer and trust in God.

• Contentment in every circumstance through Christ.