1 Kings 15
At the first look, 1 Kings chapter 15 is a list of the succession of bad Kings and war between the split nation. There is a sense that God is just clicking off the years, as the people waited for a righteous man to restore the kingdom. From eternity’s perspective, perhaps God wanted to demonstrate that an […]
1 Kings 16
1 Kings chapter 16 shows the contrast between the stability in Judah, being led by a man following God’s Word, and the turmoil in Israel, being ruled by a series of evil kings. I believe, when your life is firmly anchored in God’s truth, there is more stability. Everyone faces the storms of life, but […]
1 Kings 17
1 Kings chapter 17 is a refreshing break from the steady decline of Israel. There is a sense that God would not allow the corruption of His people to go any further. The chapter begins with Elijah the prophet speaking to Ahabthe evil king of Israel. “As the Lord, the God of Israel lives, whom I serve, […]
1 Kings 18
1 Kings 18 is the infamous showdown between the prophet Elijah and the prophets of Baal. It is tempting to read this and think, “This doesn’t really apply to me, I am not a prophet, just an ordinary person”. Remember, Elijah is simply being obedient to God’s Word at every stage. This is not a […]
1 Kings 19
1 Kings chapter 19 reminds me how weak we are on our own. The chapter begins, King Ahab told his wife Jezebel”everything Elijah had done” including killing all the false prophets. Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, “May the gods deal with me… if by this time tomorrow I do not make your […]
1 Kings 20
1 Kings chapter 20, contrasts following God’s direction versus doing things our own way. God does lead us through other people and by His Holy Spirit, but we need to always consider His written Word first. The chapter begins with Ben-Hadad king of Aram and a coalition of thirty-two kings preparing to attack King Ahab […]
1 Kings 21
1 kings chapter 21 reminds us that the bond we have with our spouse is both legal and spiritual. It is critically important that we know the heart of our future spouse. When I got married, all I knew was that 2 Corinthians 6:14 warned against any union with someone outside the faith. “Do not […]
1 Kings 22
1 Kings chapter 22 begins with Jehoshaphat, King of Judah coming to visit Ahab, king of Israel. Remember, Ahab had been an evil king, but was “scared straight” after hearing God’s judgment. We read that after three years of peace, he was ready to attack Aram. It is sad to see someone make a sincere […]
2 Kings 1
2 Kings chapter 1 reminds me of the various ways people react to God. Some choose to ignore God, others approach God as if He is subject to their needs, but the wise man seeks God with humility. The chapter begins with a statement about the decline of the nation Israel, “After Ahab’s death, Moab […]
2 Kings 2
2 Kings, chapter 2 is an example of “passing the mantle” to the next generation. With or without intent, at our death, each of us will pass on an inheritance to those that follow. Sometimes it is material wealth, sometimes it is a personality trait, but often it is a spiritual heritage. Unlike material wealth, […]