Day 188 – Jonah
Talking Points Some wonder if Jonah is an actual, historical account. The testimony of Scripture says it is. 2 Kings chapter 14 and Matthew 12 (Jesus, Himself, is speaking) refer…
Another High-Profile Person Leaves the Faith — Why Experiencing Jesus is not an Anchor that will Hold
Last week, we were loudly informed: another high-profile person has walked away from the Christian faith. It is always shocking and unsettling for me to hear. Honestly, it is heartbreaking.…
Day 187 – 2 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 25
Talking Points As the progression of kings moves forward, we read of civil war, halfhearted commitment, and outright rebellion. We read of people blessed by God, yet quickly forgetting about…
Day 186 – 2 Kings 12-13, 2 Chronicles 24
Talking Points God is holy and He calls His people, in all ages, to be the same. Part of this process includes cutting off and removing sin from your midst.…
Day 185 – 2 Kings 9-11
Talking Points God's Word holds true to the last detail. He saw the injustice against His prophets and Naboth, and here, carries out His judgment exactly as Elijah had foretold…
Day 184 – 2 Kings 5-8
Talking Points Naaman is healed, and we see an important truth taught again in the account. Faith is expressed, not in words, but in obedience. Naaman was told to do…
Day 183 – 2 Kings 1-4
Talking Points Since 1 and 2 Kings were originally one book, 2 Kings continues where 1 Kings left off, with the reign of King Ahab's son, Ahaziah, in Israel. In…
Day 182 – Obadiah, Psalm 82-83
Talking Points One of the minor prophets, this is the shortest book in the Old Testament, at only 21 verses long. Obadiah tells the Edomites (descendants of Esau) they will…
Day 181 – 2 Chronicles 19-23
Talking Points Jehoshaphat reigns as a good king, leading the people to honor God. He institutes many wise reforms, one being a system of judges who will uphold righteousness in…
Day 180 – 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 18
Talking Points Ahab, the king of Israel, seeks King Jehoshaphat's help in battling the Arameans for a third time. Good King Jehoshaphat agrees, but leads them to seek God's direction…