As we come to the end of 2 Kings, we read about two kings who each interact with God's word. They have drastically different responses, and drastically different outcomes. Which one can you relate to more?
King Hezekiah led Judah to an unparalleled level of faithfulness to God during the 29 years of his reign, not by use of his power or authority as king, but by setting an example for others to follow. We look to him as an example of just how influential and impactful our own choices to live faithfully for the Lord can be on the world around us.
Most American Christians don't bow down to metallic or wooden trinkets. But that doesn't mean we don't have idols. Listen to hear more about the northern kingdom's demise and why the slide into destruction began in the first place.
2 Kings 3-8 and the story of Jehu is jarring, to say the least. But there's an important lesson in the story, and it applies very directly to our lives today. Listen to find out more.
Elisha was an incredible man who performed more recorded miracles than anyone in the Bible other than Jesus. But how did it all start? And in what ways can we follow Elisha's example of faith?
In 1 Kings 21, we see a tragic story about King Ahab's insatiable desire for more. It reminds us of a few other stories in the Old Testament of men. And in each case, destruction follows their unchecked desire to have more.
Elijah is one of the all-time greats when it comes to Bible heroes. But 700 years after Elijah lived, something was written about him by the half-brother of Jesus that's very interesting and remarkably applicable to our lives today.
In 1 Kings 11-16, we see Israel become increasingly unsettled and eventually divided. We find many examples of failed kings and prophets as they abandon God (and some who don’t). We also discover that God is uncompromising both in his character and pursuit of his people. This section starts a trajectory of generations who mostly live in a “compromised community.” The core issue isn’t necessarily the leader, but rather the idols that are promoted or ignored within that community. We all have to face idols and attachments
Solomon, in the Bible, is a confusing figure. He's the richest man in the world, builds the first temple in Jerusalem, dedicates it to God, and also has 700 wives and 300 concubines. So, is he a good guy or a bad guy? Listen to find out more.
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