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I & II CHRONICLES – These 2 books contain a history of the kingdom of Judah beginning with David’s and Solomon’s lives and continuing to the Babylonian Captivity of the Kingdom of Judah. They were probably written by Ezra for the exiled Jews who had returned home from Babylonian captivity. Monday, June 28, I Chronicles 1 & 2 Chap. …
Monday, June 21, II Kings 19 28 — In an Assyrian obelisk (a 4-sided pillar tapering as it rises), an Assyrian king is pictured holding ropes attached to rings in the noses of 4 of his enemies. God foretold that same thing would happen to Sennacherib. Read the terrifying fulfillment to that prophecy in vv. 35-37. Tuesday, June 22, …
Monday, June 14, II Kings 13 14 — Elisha is called the chariot and horseman of Israel by King Jehoash. That means Elisha, as Elijah, was like a line of defense against the terrible sin-wickedness in Israel. They were a breath of spiritual fresh air in a sin-darkened society. God grant that we be such chariots and horsemen of Israel …
Monday, June 7, II Kings 7 Vv. 1-2 — When the officer of the king questioned Elisha’s statement in verse one, he actually was doubting God. Doubt is unbelief. The seriousness of the sin can be seen in the punishment inflicted on him (vv. 17-20). It was a warning to Israel and to us not to trifle with God’s Word. …
Monday, May 31, II Kings 1 6 — Could King Ahaziah have escaped God’s punishment of death? King Ahaziah was unlike King Hezekiah to whom God granted an extension of life (II Kings 20:6). On King Ahaziah’s part there was no repentance, but defiance of God. Ahaziah’s purpose in sending armed soldiers to Elijah was to take Elijah by force …
Monday, May 24, I Kings 19 8 — There is a similarity between Elijah and Jesus in that they had no food for 40 days and 40 nights. Their spiritual life, however, was vastly different. Elijah, at this point in his life, was fearful, weak in faith, running away from his job. Jesus, on the other hand, during His fasting …
Monday, May 17, I Kings 13 Vv. 21-24 — Why did God bring such a harsh judgment on His prophet? It’s because he publicly disobeyed God (vv. 8, 9, 18-19). That undermined respect for God’s Word. This is a warning not only for pastors and teachers, but also for parents. Our actions and words in opposition to God’s Word undermine …
Monday, May 10, I Kings 7 18 — “The capitals on the 2 pillars also had pomegranates.” These were decorations that resembled the fruit and flowers of the pomegranate tree grown in Israel. 23 — The “sea” was a huge water basin cast from bronze. It held about 10,000-12,000 gallons of water. This huge reservoir of water was necessary because …
I & II KINGS — The books of I & II Kings were written about 560 B.C. This is the history of God’s people from Solomon until the Babylonian Captivity. They are sad books as we see Israel sinking deeper and deeper into sin. The joy that shines through the gloom is that there is a remnant of believers left. …
Monday, April 26, II Samuel 19 Vv. 41-43 — Both Israel and Judah were attempting to gain recognition and favor with David as he returned to rule. This led on the part of both to angry words. Disputes in our homes and in the church sometimes over insignificant things can end up the same way. We need to remember Solomon’s …
