In this episode Gaye and Kerry discuss the archaeology and texts from Lachish, one of the most fortified cities in Judah. They go through some of the evidence that makes the fall of the last city to be attacked before Jerusalem, both by the Assyrians and the Babylonians, become real to them. They also discuss lessons we can learn from this.

On the YouTube version of The Scriptures Are Real I have posted a video of our using the mirrors at Lachish and Azekah.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast

In this episode Kerry takes us through the story of how the kingdoms of Israel and then Judah fall. He gives a quick storyline, hitting only highlights. He then spends some time on some lessons we can learn from why they fell, and the role that their leaders played in that fall.

For more details and geography, etc. on this storyline, consider watching https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180168013001

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and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180168060001 (In this video I accidentally say "Ural Mountains" when I mean the "Zagros Mountains". Sorry about that. What are you going to do with me?)

and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180168068001

and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180174226001

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, for Sabrina Muhlestein, who edited this episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music for the podcast.

In this shortcast Kerry reviews the storyline of Elisha, the kings of Israel and Judah, and other key stories that are necessary for understanding the Old Testament and drawing the lessons we need to draw.

To further understand these stories and picture them, consider watching https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180172416001 and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180189727001

We thank Lisa Spice for sponsoring us, and Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this touching and hope filled episode, Kerry and Kristen explore the story of Elisha and the chariots his servants sees when Elisha tells them "they that be with us are more than they that be with them." Kristen compares this to the ways God helps us in our day, and shares how that has helped her with some mental health challenges.

You can see more about what Kristen does at https://kristenwalkersmith.com/ and https://oneminutescripturestudy.libsyn.com/. I find Kristen's and Cali's podcast so powerful and helpful!

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Sabrina Muhlestein, who edited this episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music for the podcast.

Kerry and Lamar explore some of Elisha's better known miracles, and some strange stories that are hard to make sense of.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Sabrina Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for this podcast.

Kerry and Lamar discuss the calling of Elisha and what it meant for Elijah's day, and what it means for our day. The story and the symbolism is very real and very powerful.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Sabrina Muhlestein, who edited this episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Kim talks about the story of Elijah learning from the Still, Small Voice and how it has worked in her life, and together she and Kerry explore some lessons for everyone.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Kerry casts light on the story of Elijah using knowledge of the Canaanite pantheon. He also explores what we can learn for our own lives from the real meaning of Elijah's question about how long we will limp between two opinions. There are very real applications for our lives.

Consider watching https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180200925001 and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180189744001 and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180197896001

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, wo composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Kerry explores how the kingdom divided upon the death of Solomon, and how the Kingdom of Israel hurtled towards idolatry, and asks of us how we might have the same proclivities.

Consider watching https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180156329001 and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180161071001 and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180156342001

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls who composed and plays the music for the podcast

In this shortcast Kerry explores lessons we can learn from the life of Solomon. He pays especial attention to Solomon's dedicatory prayer and the themes of forgiveness, covenant and atonement that are present in the prayer.

Consider watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVDzTF5iG6E and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180201039001, and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180201046001.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.