Restless Wonderer - Bible teaching

Part 19 of the series in 1 and 2 Kings.  God's favour to Israel is displayed through Elisha, whose miracles echo those of Elijah (but are greater in impact) and foreshadow those of Jesus, who brings God's favour to us.

Part 18 of the series in 1 and 2 Kings.  The end of Elijah's ministry - judgement on Ahaziah and his men and an amazing ascension ina  whirlwind - and the start of Elisha's ministry with a double portion of Elijah's spirit - acts of divine healing for Jericho and judgement on those who reject Elisha.

Part 17 of the series in 1 and 2 Kings.  Ahab makes a surprising change of haeart and is spared, but then returns to foolishness and wickedness and perishes when fighting the Syrians with his ally, Jehoshaphat, a godly king of Judah.  Ahaziah, Ahab's son, becomes king in Samaria, but is as wicked as his parents, leading the people in Baal worship.

Part 16 of the series in 1 and 2 Kings.  God's words to Ahab and Ahab's partial obedience but ultimate disobedience both in releasing Ben-hadad and in allowing Jezebel to kill Naboth.  God pronounces jugement on Ahab and Jezebel.

Part 15 of the series in 1 and 2 Kings.  Elijah's despair and God's provision - an Israelite returns to Sinai but God will not start over again.  Elisha is appointed to assist Elijah.

Part 14 of the series in 1 and 2 Kings.  At God's bidding Elijah sets up a dramatic confrontation with the prophets of Baal, resulting in a clear demonstration of God's power and Baal's nothingness.

Part 13 of the series in 1 and 2 Kings.  Elijah appears dramatically on the scene to confront Ahab - this miracle-working prophet echoes back to Moses and forward to Christ.

Part 12 of the series in 1 and 2 Kings.  Two kings of Judah - one bad (Abijam) and one good (Asa) - and six kings of Israel - all bad.  The northern kingdom is led over 160 years back to Baal and Asherah worship - even Jericho is rebuilt - by Ahab, their most wicked king yet.

Part 11 of the series in 1 and 2 Kings.  Jeroboam's tragic story unfolds as God wanrs him but he does not repent and so God pronounces judgement on him.  Rehoboam too follows the path of sin.

Part 10 of the series in 1 and 2 Kings.  The foolishness of Rehoboam and God's fulfilment of His judgement on Solomon leads to the division of the kingdom.  Jeroboam does not take the opportunity God gave him but leads the northern kingdom into idolatry.