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Orthodox Bible Study episodes

  • 1 Kings 3-4 - Wisdom for the Kingdom
    Solomon asks for a heart that hears, and the Lord's gift becomes visible in merciful judgment, ordered service, covenant peace, and wonder before creation; yet this early glory remains a warning that giftedness must remain obedient.
    Read and follow along: https://orthodoxbiblestudy.com/bible-studies/old-testament/1-kings/1-kings-03-04-wisdom-for-the-kingdom
    26 min
  • 1 Kings 5-7 - Building the Temple
    Solomon builds the Temple through peace, costly labor, ordered beauty, and consecrated craft, while the text warns that God's dwelling cannot be secured by splendor apart from faithfulness.
    Read and follow along: https://orthodoxbiblestudy.com/bible-studies/old-testament/1-kings/1-kings-05-07-building-the-temple
    20 min
  • 1 Kings 8 - The Dedication of the Temple
    At the Temple dedication, Israel learns that the God whom heaven cannot contain nevertheless receives the repentant prayer of His people and gathers the nations to His Name.
    Read and follow along: https://orthodoxbiblestudy.com/bible-studies/old-testament/1-kings/1-kings-08-the-dedication-of-the-temple
    27 min
  • 1 Kings 9-10 - Glory, Wisdom, and Early Warnings
    Solomon's completed Temple and worldwide fame become a test: the Lord sanctifies the house but warns that glory without covenant faithfulness becomes a sign of judgment.
    Read and follow along: https://orthodoxbiblestudy.com/bible-studies/old-testament/1-kings/1-kings-09-10-glory-wisdom-and-early-warnings
    15 min
  • 1 Kings 11 - Solomon's Divided Heart
    Solomon's old age exposes a heart no longer perfect with the Lord: intimate attachments become public idolatry, and the kingdom is torn while covenant mercy preserves a remnant.
    Read and follow along: https://orthodoxbiblestudy.com/bible-studies/old-testament/1-kings/1-kings-11-solomon-s-divided-heart
    15 min
  • 1 Kings 12 - The Kingdom Divides
    At Shechem the kingdom tears when Rehoboam refuses to lighten a heavy yoke, and Jeroboam's fear begins to remake worship around political security.
    Read and follow along: https://orthodoxbiblestudy.com/bible-studies/old-testament/1-kings/1-kings-12-the-kingdom-divides
    14 min
  • 1 Kings 13 - The Man of God from Judah
    A man of God confronts Jeroboam's altar and resists the king, then falls when a religious lie offers him an easier command.
    Read and follow along: https://orthodoxbiblestudy.com/bible-studies/old-testament/1-kings/1-kings-13-the-man-of-god-from-judah
    13 min
  • 1 Kings 14-16 - The Downward Spiral of Divided Kings
    1 Kings 14-16 exposes how unrepented idolatry becomes a public pattern, while God preserves His Davidic promise and prepares the confrontation with Baal.
    Read and follow along: https://orthodoxbiblestudy.com/bible-studies/old-testament/1-kings/1-kings-14-16-the-downward-spiral-of-divided-kings
    15 min
  • 1 Kings 17 - Elijah in Hiddenness
    1 Kings 17 forms Elijah through drought, hidden provision, a widow’s faith, and a child restored to life before the public confrontation on Carmel.
    Read and follow along: https://orthodoxbiblestudy.com/bible-studies/old-testament/1-kings/1-kings-17-elijah-in-hiddenness
    17 min
  • 1 Kings 19 - Elijah in Despair and the Still Small Voice
    1 Kings 19 shows the Lord meeting Elijah’s collapse with rest, food, truthful correction, quiet revelation, renewed vocation, and a companion for the road.
    Read and follow along: https://orthodoxbiblestudy.com/bible-studies/old-testament/1-kings/1-kings-19-elijah-in-despair-and-the-still-small-voice
    19 min

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Orthodox Bible Study offers chapter-by-chapter Coptic Orthodox Bible studies with audio narration, working through Scripture book by book. Read the study notes and explore more resources at orthodoxbiblestudy.com. A lay ministry by George, a Coptic Orthodox deacon near Seattle.