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Today’s reading tells the stories of the beginning of the ministry of Elisha, the successor of Elijah. But before we look at the application, let’s look at a few helps… Sons of the prophets — From as early as the … Continue reading →

The stories about Ahab, Elijah, and the northern kingdom of Israel provides lots of interesting food for thought. As always there’s far more here than I have time or space to comment on, but if you’ve got some lessons out … Continue reading →

Today we start the exciting stories of the prophets Elijah and Elisha. But before I launch off into a few thoughts about applications, I thought a little clarification could be useful. There’ve been a few “regime changes” in the northern … Continue reading →

As we enter into the era of the divided kingdom, it will be important to pay attention to some key phrases, in order to keep the stories straight in your mind. The biblical writer in 2 Kings is telling the … Continue reading →

A few helps: Sheba (as in “Queen of”) — a kingdom on the southern Arabian penisula, roughly equivalent to modern day Yemen (though probably smaller). It’s location made trade with the riches nations in the world easy. The Queen of … Continue reading →

Solomon’s story is truly an example of what can happen, when the LORD is blessing us. Today’s reading continues with Solomon’s meteoric rise in power, wisdom, and riches. In short order Solomon has organized his government and exercised wide control … Continue reading →

David, in our reading today, is at the end of his life and reign, but that doesn’t mean that the excitement is over. The transition from David to the next king turns out to have a few bumps. As David … Continue reading →

With today’s reading we finish the book of 2 Samuel, and 95% of David’s life. The writer of 2 Samuel gives us here, at the end of the book and toward the close of what is known about David’s life, … Continue reading →