The Bible in a Year “A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham.” — Gospel of Matthew 1:1 When many people begin reading Matthew chapter 1, they are tempted to rush past the genealogy and move quickly to the birth of Jesus. A long list of unfamiliarContinue reading “The Family Tree of Grace”
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Fed by the King Each Day
The Bible in a Year The closing verses of Second Kings seem quiet compared to the dramatic rise and fall of kings, prophets, battles, and judgments that fill the book. Yet tucked into the final lines is a remarkable picture of grace: “His allowance was a continual allowance given him of the king, a dailyContinue reading “Fed by the King Each Day”
When the Word Is Rediscovered, Life Is Restored
The Bible in a Year “Hilkiah the high priest said unto Shaphan the scribe, I have found the book of the law in the house of the Lord.” — 2 Kings 22:8 As I walk through this portion of Scripture, I cannot help but feel the weight of what is being uncovered. The Word ofContinue reading “When the Word Is Rediscovered, Life Is Restored”
When Fear Knocks, Let God Answer
The Bible in a Year There are seasons in Scripture that feel uncomfortably familiar, and the account of King Hezekiah in 2 Kings 19:6 is one of them. “Thus saith the Lord, Be not afraid of the words which thou hast heard…” comes as a divine interruption into a moment of crisis. Assyria stood asContinue reading “When Fear Knocks, Let God Answer”
When Half-Hearted Faith Falls Short
The Cost of Losing Spiritual Zeal The Bible in a Year “The man of God was wroth with him, and said, Thou should have smitten five or six times; then hadst thou smitten Syria till thou hadst consumed it; whereas now thou shalt smite Syria but thrice.” (2 Kings 13:19) There are moments in ScriptureContinue reading “When Half-Hearted Faith Falls Short”
When Victory Hides a Divided Heart
The Bible in a Year “But Jehu took no heed to walk in the law of the Lord God of Israel with all his heart; for he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam…” — 2 Kings 10:31 As we continue our journey through Scripture, we encounter one of the more sobering portraits in theContinue reading “When Victory Hides a Divided Heart”
When Obedience Costs Everything—and Gives More
The Bible in a Year “The woman arose, and did after the saying of the man of God; and she went with her household, and sojourned in the land of the Philistines seven years.” — 2 Kings 8:2 As I walk through this passage, I find myself drawn into the quiet strength of the ShunammiteContinue reading “When Obedience Costs Everything—and Gives More”
Recognizing a Reference
I referred to a story recently that deserves recognition. Here is the link. Check it out: Her Faith Was Strengthened by a Friend’s Courage in Coping with ALS
When a Nation Forgets Its Center
The Bible in a Year As I walk through 2 Kings chapter 17, I find myself standing at a sobering turning point in Israel’s history. The chapter records the fall of Samaria, the capital of the northern kingdom, and the exile of its people under Assyrian rule. This is not just a political collapse—it isContinue reading “When a Nation Forgets Its Center”
Set Apart Yet Fully Alive
On Second Thought “By that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” — Hebrews 10:10 There is a subtle but powerful shift that takes place the moment a person comes to Christ—a shift that is not always immediately understood, but one that changes everything. BeforeContinue reading “Set Apart Yet Fully Alive”