In today’s Bible reading* we see a familiar theme: A king comes to power and “does what is right in the eyes of the Lord”. However, the king isn’t wholly committed to walking with God; he allows idolatry in the land. It’s a paradox of leaders of God’s people. As I mentioned earlier and in…
In today’s Bible reading* we see the fulfillment of Elijah’s prophecy to annihilate Ahab and Jezebel and their descendants. King Jehu was God’s anointed king and appointed for this purpose. (2 Kings 9:6-7) And fulfill it he did! Ahab had seventy sons, all of whom were beheaded at Jehu’s request. (2 Kings 10:7) Jezebel was…
Today’s Bible reading* is one of my favorite stories in the Bible: the showdown between Elijah and the Prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. The story is a familiar one for those of us who have been around church for very long. In it, Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal (the fertility god) to accept…
In today’s Bible reading* we read of several kings who did what was evil in God’s sight: Nadab, Baasha, Omri, and Ahab. We’re told that Omri did more evil than anyone before him. Then, we’re told that Ahab was even more evil than Omri. After the good King Asa died, Jehoshaphat became King of Judah….
In today’s Bible reading* we read of Solomon’s wealth, riches, and women. He seems to be the man who has everything. When the Queen of Sheba visited him, we’re told that she gave Solomon four and a half tons of gold. (1 Kings 10:10; 2 Chronicles 9:9) According to the mid-day price on Friday, June…