Jonah initially flees from God's command to prophesy against Nineveh, leading to a storm and his eventual swallowing by a great fish, where he prays for deliverance. After being vomited onto dry land, he prophesies in Nineveh, leading to the city's repentance and God's mercy, which displeases Jonah, revealing his struggle with the extent of God's compassion.
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Today’s Reading: Read II Kings 14:3-4; 14:24; 15:3-4,9,18,24,28,34-45 Consider this story and discuss it as a family: Suzie had a fun day playing in her...
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In 2 Kings 14-15 and 2 Chronicles 25-27, Amaziah of Judah, though initially righteous, ultimately led Judah to defeat against Israel after arrogantly challenging King Jehoash, resulting in Jerusalem's plunder. Later, Jeroboam II of Israel expanded the nation's borders significantly, while internal strife and assassinations marked the unstable period, showing a continued decline in both kingdoms' adherence to their covenant with God.
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Today’s Reading: Read II Kings 12; II Chronicles 24:4-19; II Kings 13:1-13; 23 Set a timer for 60 seconds. In 60 seconds, work together with...
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In 2 Kings 12-13 and 2 Chronicles 24, under King Joash's reign, and prompted by Jehoiada the priest, Jerusalem's temple was repaired using dedicated funds, although some high places remained active in worship practices. Despite initial godly leadership, after Jehoiada's death, Joash turned from God, leading to his downfall and assassination, reflecting a shift from fidelity to apostasy and consequent divine judgment.
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Today’s Reading: Read II Kings 9:1-6; II Kings 10:17; 26-31; II Kings 11:1–3; II Kings 12:17-21; II Chronicles 23:18-21 Imagine you are taking a trip. ...
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In 2 Kings 9-11 and 2 Chronicles 22:10-23:21, Jehu, anointed by a prophet, executes a brutal purge in Israel, eliminating the house of Ahab, Jezebel, and Baal worshipers, fulfilling divine judgments against Ahab's dynasty. Meanwhile, in Judah, Athaliah's tyrannical rule ends when priest Jehoiada crowns the hidden heir Joash, restoring the Davidic line and implementing significant religious reforms.
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In today’s episode of Sermon Notes, Jay Strother and Brian Ball discussed the power of faith and the wonder of God’s unending grace.
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Today’s Reading: Read II Kings 8:16-19; II Chronicles 21:1-22:9 To fully understand what happened in today’s reading, we need to have a quick review. Open...
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In 2 Kings 8 and 2 Chronicles 21-22, Jehoram and Ahaziah, kings of Judah, follow the idolatrous practices of Israel's house of Ahab, leading to divine judgment and political instability. Their reigns are marked by Edomite and Libnah revolts, prophetic condemnations, and ultimately, their deaths, reflecting the consequences of abandoning the covenant with God.
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Today’s Reading: Read II Kings 5:1-15; II Kings 6:1-7; II Kings 6:8-17 Parents, before you read today you have a project! Grab a white sheet...
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In 2 Kings 5-8, the prophet Elisha performs miracles, demonstrating God's power and mercy, such as healing Naaman's leprosy, multiplying a widow's oil, and reviving a child. These events underscore God's influence over life and nations, while interactions with kings reveal the interplay of divine prophecy and political power in Israel and surrounding regions.
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