When last we saw Jonah, he had scooped up by a great fish at the bottom of the ocean, stubbornly spent three days and nights in its belly, and finally repented and was saved by God. He had been spit out on dry ground at the end of chapter 2.
...continue reading "Jonah 3"Category: God’s Glory
Jonah 1
Following the chronological order of the Old Testament; I am in II Kings and II Chronicles and taking a side tour to Jonah during the reign of Jeroboam II.
...continue reading "Jonah 1"Leader Day 2021
It's Leader Day for the women's ministry at my church. It's a time for the bible study leaders and other leaders in the women's ministry at both campuses to come together and build one another up so that we can go back to the ladies and shine the light back to them.
...continue reading "Leader Day 2021"II Kings 6 and 7
This section is focused on the ministry of the prophet Elisha. So far we've seen him intervene in the affairs of nations, leaders, random individuals, and those who serve and learn from him.
...continue reading "II Kings 6 and 7"II Kings 5
In this section, we're learning about the many amazing miracles and stories about the prophet Elisha. I always thought of Elisha as being Elijah's "little brother"; but I see that I was wrong. I think many of the things that Elisha has done have exceeded Elijah. And Elisha is the archetype more like Jesus. His works are meant to accomplish very different things than Elijah. It's very interesting!
...continue reading "II Kings 5"II Kings 3-4
We've seen Elijah's big exit and Elisha letting everyone know that the new kid is for real! Now Elisha begins his work as God's messenger to the kings.
...continue reading "II Kings 3-4"I Kings: All Things Elijah, Ahab, and Jehoshaphat (Chs. 17-22)
I took a close look at these chapters recently, so this will be a high-level brief look back at these events.
...continue reading "I Kings: All Things Elijah, Ahab, and Jehoshaphat (Chs. 17-22)"I Kings 15-16 and II Chronicles 13-16: Kings on Parade
I admit...I stole this title from Wiersbe's commentary on these chapters> I'll have to see if I change it once I read the content; but I'm guessing it's perfect because I think we're about to hit a string of kings and many of them will fly by as they did not glorify God.
Let's check 'em out.
...continue reading "I Kings 15-16 and II Chronicles 13-16: Kings on Parade"I Kings: 8:12+ and II Chronicles 6 and 7:1-11 Temple Dedication
The Temple has been built and the Lord was faithful to fill it with His presence. Now Solomon dedicates and prays over this House of God. What a seismic moment in their history and ours. To speak into such a profound moment had to come from the Lord. No human, even the wisest one can do that without God's guidance.
Read moreI Kings 8: 1-11 and II Chronicles 5: 1-14 God’s Presence
Solomon has had the Temple built, started on his own palace, and had Huram the craftsman oversee the making of the holy implements and the decorating and furnishing of the inside of the Temple.
Now it's time for the formal dedication of the Temple.
...continue reading "I Kings 8: 1-11 and II Chronicles 5: 1-14 God’s Presence"