10.20.24. Called, Wrapped, Kept
Jude 1 The Believer’s Protection How does one encourage those who are suffering untold persecution physically, spiritually, or even emotionally. The first words of Jude…
Praise
Acts 14 Praise Belongs to God God gave Paul and Barnabas gifts of healing as proof they were sent by God. As happens so often,…
2 Kings 12 “honest men”
Honesty is a trait that pleases God. The people brought their offerings to help repair the temple and it was placed in the boxes outside…
2 Kings 11 Joash, the child king
The only queen to rule in the southern kingdom, Athaliah is still another proof that those who disregard God’s Word, will bring God’s discipline on…
2 Kings 5-8. Little People Used by God
Children love the story of Naaman and the servant girl. But, this is not just a story to entertain, it has far reaching spiritual truths.…
2 Kings 1-4 Pride goeth before the fall
One of the things we learn is that whom God calls, He empowers. That was true for Elijah and Elisha. Both were used to impact the…
Obadiah 1; Psalm 82-83 God’s orders re: Edom/Esau
We have no idea who the author of Obadiah is, but his message to Edom is very clear: “you should not…” and then he recounts…
2 Chronicles 19-23 The Grace of our God
King Jehoshaphat might have taken a wrong turn when he went into battle with King Ahab and saw him mortally wounded. He may have remembered…
2 Chronicles 18; 1 Kings 22 Dear Jehoshaphat…who did you choose to follow?
Do you ever wonder as you read the historical accounts of these kings if they were more concerned about their image than being obedient to…
1 Kings 20-21 The Mercy of our God
Although Arab was wicked, as was his wife Jezebel, God saw the humbling spirit when told of God’s plan for him of imminent death. Because of…
1 Kings 15:25-16:34; 2 Chronicles 17 Are you wheat or tare?
Good kings & bad kings. The stories remind us of this principle: God raises up and puts down leaders for His purpose. What can be…
2 Chronicles 13-16; 1 Kings 15:1-24 Count your blessings…
Do you sometimes find yourself in a situation where you don’t know where to turn? Just as there are two sides of a coin, so…