Two stories from the later life of Abraham give us a clear

demonstration of how to discern when compromise is okay, and when on the other hand conviction is not up for negotiation.

The Untold Civil War Story of Southern Men Who Fought for the Union:

A young farm laborer must decide between his natural need and desire to stay home with his wife and child and the inexorable pull of war as the nation plunges into conflict.

Exposition of I Kings 20-22, the inciting incident that triggers the prophecy of the downfall of King Ahab

Exposition of 1 Kings 19: What happens when a prophet loses his mojo? Where does he go?

After the death of Solomon, Rehoboam fumbles, Jeroboam stumbles, but God directs the contest. I Kings 16

Exposition of 1 Kings 17-18: The prophet Elijah steps into the drama to challenge the prophets and priests of Baal on their own turf to compete against Yahweh.

Exposition of I Kings 14-16, the story of two kingdoms in social, political, and spiritual chaos--one trying to hold its own, and the other going from bad to worse;

Introducing the arch-villain of the Books of Kings.

Exposition of 1 Kings 12-13: The Kingdom of Israel breaks away from the House of David, the result of spiritual pollution introduced by Solomon and resulting political and social corruption.

Exposition of 1 Kings 8-11: King Solomon ascends to spiritual heights, reflected in a glorious kingdom, only to slide to surprising depths that set up the next generation for disaster.

Exposition of I Kings 3-4: Young King Solomon quickly acquired a reputation for wisdom, for which he is known to this day; here's how that happened.