Daily Thoughts From God's Word

Such depictions of evil and brutality here. But the overthrow of Joram by Jehu was the plan and desire of the Lord. Jehu had Jezebel...

The story of Naaman the Syrian is one of the clearest representations of the Gospel in the Old Testament. Naaman sought help from the...

It is well known that Elijah foreshadows the coming of John the Baptist, but it is also true that Elishah foreshadows the coming of Jesus...

We close part one of the book of kings we also close the chapter of the King Ahab and his reign. Overall, he was a bit of a mixed bag. He...

Here we get introduced to the Prophet Elijah. He prays for rain to stop on the land of Israel as a consequence for the sins of Ahab and...

In these chapters we get a quick succession of kings both in Judah and Israel. We keep on getting comparisons with those who come before....

In these chapters it is right after Solomon’s Death and the kingdom divides into the northern and southern kingdom. The people came to...

In these Chapters Solomon starts on a very high note with the Queen of Sheba coming to visit Solomon. Sadly, Solomon’s reign slowly...

Here we read about Solomon’s building and dedication of the Temple. Over and over through this section you will hear of promises made and...

In 1 Kings 3-4 The Kingdom of Israel has been transferred into Solomon's hands. By no means was it a perfect transition even still in...

David was old and not long for the world.  Adonijah set himself up as king, seeking to usurp the rule of David.  Nathan and Bathsheba...

After so many deliverances,   “David spoke to the Lord the words of this song on the day when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all...

The rebellions against David were not yet over.  Sheba was “a worthless man” (20:1) who sought to stir up the northern tribes against...

A tough and heartbreaking relationship between David and his son Absalom who wished to take the kingship from his father:  “Absalom used...

David was such a great king, a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14).  But what a mess!  His sin with Bathsheba, his murder of...