ELIJAH THE TISHBITE1 Kings 17–19 “Then the word of the LORd came to Elijah” (1 Kings 17:2). The utter humanity of Elijah has appealed to generations of believers. His story contains encouragement for Christians who ever find themselves depressed or discouraged. Biography: ElijahElijah is undoubtedly one of the greatest of the Old Testament prophets. HeContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
WARS AND REVIVAL1 Kings 15–16 “Asa did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, as his father David had done” (1 Kings 15:11). Corrupt leadership brings strife and suffering. Relief is found only in a return to the Lord. BackgroundThe following chart shows the years these chapters cover and the reigns of theContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
THE KINGDOM DIVIDES1 Kings 12–14 “Only the tribe of Judah remained loyal to the house of David” (1 Kings 12:20). The old saying suggests that “well begun is half done.” It is just as true that “poorly begun is undone!” BackgroundIsrael. The Northern Kingdom of Israel was founded on an apostate religion. Not 1 ofContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
SOLOMON’S RULE1 Kings 9–11 “King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth” (1 Kings 10:23). Solomon’s growing material prosperity was matched by spiritual decline. Solomon’s experience is a warning to us today of the deceitfulness of success. OverviewGod appeared to Solomon again, with a promise and aContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
SOLOMON’S TEMPLE1 Kings 5–8 “The heavens, even the highest heaven, cannot contain You. How much less this temple I have built!” (1 Kings 8:27) Prayer is to reflect our understanding of who God is, and how God relates to human beings. Solomon’s prayer at the dedication of the Jerusalem temple is a model of thisContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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