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In episode 7 of our Kings and Prophets podcast series we come to one of the most famous stories of the Old Testament with Elijah’s confrontation of the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. Immediately after this, we encounter a sudden and dramatic turn of events as Elijah falls into despair. We will unfold both events,
This week’s episode: “Confrontation on Mount Carmel” (Episode 7 in the Kings and Prophets series) will drop on Thursday. For those studying along with us as we journey through the stories of 1 and 2 Kings here is your assigned reading for the week: This Week’s Recommended Reading 1 Kings 18, 19 Considerations As You
In episode six of our Kings and Prophets podcast series, we look at the Rise of Ahab and Jezebel in the northern kingdom of Israel, now known as Samaria.We will look at the background of this royal couple and the harsh descent of the northern kingdom into idolatry and even murderous purges of those who worshipped
This week’s episode: “The Rise of Ahab and Jezebel” (Episode 6 in the Kings and Prophets series) will drop on Thursday. For those studying along with us as we journey through the stories of 1 and 2 Kings here is your assigned reading for the week: This Week’s Recommended Reading 1 Kings 17 Considerations As
This week’s episode: “The Dark Days of Israel and Judah” (Episode 5 in the Kings and Prophets series) will drop on Thursday. For those studying along with us as we journey through the stories of 1 and 2 Kings, here is your assigned reading for the week: This Week’s Recommended Reading 1 Kings 15 and
Elisha’s prophetic mission lasted around half a century following the translation of Elijah recorded in 2 Kings 2. Together, the accounts from these two men’s lives take up nearly half the pages of 1 and 2 Kings. As the successor to Elijah, Elisha had his own struggles to confront and deal with as he managed
This week’s episode: “Jeroboam and the Man of God” (Episode 4 in the Kings and Prophets series) will drop on Thursday. For those studying along with us as we journey through the stories of 1 and 2 Kings here is your assigned reading for the week: This Week’s Recommended Reading 1 Kings 12:25-33 1 Kings
In episode 3 of the Kings and Prophets podcast series, we look at King Solomon’s son and successor, Rehoboam. All that David and Solomon built up in the kingdom is devastated by the failure and foolishness of King Rehoboam of Judah. In this episode, we will discover the irreparable split in Israel between northern and
This week’s episode: “Rehoboam” (Episode 3 in the Kings and Prophets series) will drop on Thursday. For those studying along with us as we journey through the stories of 1 and 2 Kings here is your assigned reading for the week: This Week’s Recommended Reading 1 Kings 12 1 Kings 14:21-30 Considerations As You Read
In episode 2 of the Kings and Prophets podcast series, we look at Solomon and the Judgment of God. As noted in the last episode, the life and reign of Solomon, as recorded in the book of 1 Kings, is marked by two key encounters with God. The first launches his reign of wisdom. The
