Colossians INTRODUCTIONColossians is one of four letters Paul wrote from prison in Rome, about A.D. 61. This letter has a sharp focus: Paul wrote to combat a peculiar heresy that seemed to blend occult superstition with a “hollow and deceptive philosophy” (2:8). The effect of the heresy was to rob Christ of His central roleContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
JUDAH’S FALL2 Kings 21–25 “I am going to bring such disaster on Jerusalem and Judah that the ears of everyone who hears of it will tingle”(2 Kings 21:12). Manasseh’s 55-year reign dragged Judah into detestable sins. Even a brief revival under Josiah could not reverse the plunge to judgment. The highway of sin leads toContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
ONE KINGDOM SURVIVES2 Kings 18–20 “The LORD was with him; he was successful in whatever he undertook” (2 Kings 18:7). Hezekiah is praised as a king who trusted God and held fast to Him. One person who is fully committed to the Lord truly can make a difference in the fate of a nation! BackgroundTheContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
THE FALL OF THE NORTH2 Kings 14–17 “The king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hamath and Sepharvaim and settled them in the towns of Samaria to replace the Israelites” (2 Kings 17:24). The unbroken succession of wicked kings wore away the religious and moral foundations of Israel, and led inexorably to theContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
A NEW NORTHERN DYNASTY2 Kings 9–13 “They blew the trumpet and shouted, ’Jehu is king!’ ” (2 Kings 9:13) A new beginning is a God-given opportunity. We can take advantage of it, or miss our chance and slip back into old ways. BackgroundDuring the years spanned in these chapters Judah and Israel were severely weakened.Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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