God’s Ways Triumph
2 Kings 9-11 Proverbs 31 gives the wisdom principles for a godly woman in her home and culture. She is to be of noble character…
Category: OT Exposition
A Test: Whois the True God?
2 Kings 1-4: King Ahaziah has not yet learned or accepted the true God of Israel. He falls through the lattice roof but sends his…
The Tenth Commandment & Repentance
1 Kings 20-21 King Ahab of Israel flaunted and disregarded the Ten Commandments of God. His disregard of the tenth “thou shalt not covet” was…
The Prayer of the Righteous
1 Kings 17-19 Elijah is a mighty prophet of God. His prayers reach heaven and are answered with a mighty response. He prays over a…
Like Father, Like Son…
1Kings 15 Like Father, Like Son As the father Jeroboam lived and reigned, so his son Nadab did. Thus the prophecy came true regarding Jeroboam…
Fear: Our Biggest Enemy
2 Chron 14- 16; 1 Kings 15 Fear’s stronghold There are stories about those who start strong yet finish last. In today’s reading, we see…
Compromise
2Chron 8; 1 Kings 9 Solomon conscripted the non-Israelites to work on his projects. God had said to rid the land of them, but instead,…
Forever is a very long time…
2Chron 6-7, Psalm 136 Forever is a very, very long time Solomon has finished the temple and now takes time to praise God for who…
Generations
Prov 16-19 Fruitful “Family Trees” Grandchildren are like a crown to the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents. [Prov 17:6] One of…
2 Sam 19-21 Loyalty or Not?
Are you a loyal friend to the very end? Today’s reading shows us both sides of the coin. Some were loyal, and some treacherous, like…