Every Last Word

2 Kings 11:1-21

Joash, the youngest king in Israel's history, was in danger of losing his life before he ever took the throne. He was the last hope to continue the kingly line of David, which would ultimately lead to the birth of King Jesus. Listen as Dr. Philip Ryken tells the story of how God providentially preserved the young king's life to ensure His promised heritage on Every Last Word. 

2 Kings 10:1-36

Giving our whole heart to the Lord is challenging when our self-centered desires for pleasure, entertainment, and money are so strong.  But Jesus tells us that the greatest commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. How are we to do that? Dr. Philip Ryken exhorts us to unwavering devotion to God on Every Last Word. 

2 Kings 9:1-37

Who are you accountable to in your day-to-day life? As we go about our work, tend to our gardens, watch sports, read books, or prepare to go to Church, many of us fail to consider our accountability to God or understand His divine justice. On Every Last Word, Dr. Philip Ryken explains how a clear understanding of God and His authority should impact every aspect of our lives.

2 Kings 8:7-29

We all are very well aware of the presence of evil in our day, including among our political leaders. While the degree of good and evil in our kings and rulers varies, the Bible gives us basic principles for discerning these qualities in our leaders. Dr. Philip Ryken explains these principles from 2 Kings on Every Last Word. 

2 Kings 8:1-6

In our culture, there tends to be a major emphasis on the importance of the individual above all else. For Christians, what this can lead to is an overemphasis on personal conversion and experience. Listen as Dr. Philip Ryken explains how this overemphasis hasn’t always been helpful as it has led to an unhealthy view of the Christian life on Every Last Word.

2 Kings 6:24-7:20

All throughout the Bible we hear about good news -- from the Old Testament declarations of a few hungry lepers to the accounts of the New Testament apostles. Listen as Dr. Philip Ryken highlights this good news on Every Last Word. 

2 Kings 6:1-23

Often it seems like we are alone during life’s difficult times. This is especially true when we are blind to the realities of God's presence and are engulfed in spiritual darkness. Dr. Philip Ryken explains how the prophet Elisha’s example demonstrates that turning to God in prayer provides all the spiritual light we need against the forces of evil on Every Last Word.

2 Kings 5:19b-27

A common adage says, "Money is the root of all evil!" You have likely heard this before, and there is obviously some truth to it. The love of money can easily become the object of someone’s greed, leading them into sin and eventually death. On Every Last Word today, Dr. Philip Ryken explores this most relevant topic: the root of all evil. 

2 Kings 4:1-19a

Isn’t it much easier to forget the gifts we have received than to remember them with a grateful heart? This is a common problem for those following Jesus, because we quickly forget that the grace we received was free. We didn’t earn it! And that same free grace we received is what we are called to give others. Dr. Philip Ryken encourages us to remember God's amazing grace on Every Last Word. 

2 Kings 4:38

Many of us take our material possessions and daily food for granted, but we must realize that everything we have is from God. Dr. Philip Ryken reminds us that it is out of God’s great providence that we are provided for regularly on Every Last Word.