Daily Readings in the Bible 2 Kings 9-11
Jehu is an interesting figure in the Bible. He ruled as Israel’s king for 28 years. He is most known for how he became king. When Elijah was in the cave fretting over Jezebel’s letter, the Lord told him that Jehu son of Nimshi would be anointed king of Israel and that he would be […]
Daily Readings in the Bible 2 Kings 1-3
The Lord chose Elisha to be Elijah’s predecessor (1 Kings 20:16, 20-21). Elisha, as an act of servitude, poured water on the hands of Elijah (2 Kings 3:11). Elisha wanted to be just like Elijah. In fact, as the day of Elijah’s departure grew closer, Elisha was right next to him. Also following Elijah on […]
Lonely Prophets, Dirty Birds, and Hopeless Widows
First Kings chapters 11-16 are some of the bleakest chapters in all of Scripture. Solomon, the world’s wisest man, becomes the world’s greatest fool. Rehoboam splits the kingdom of Israel through sheer youthful stubbornness. Jeroboam becomes king over ten tribes of Israel and yokes the people of Israel to bull worship. Israel’s next kings weren’t […]
Daily Readings in the Bible 1 Kings 17-20
First Kings chapters 11-16 are some of the darkest times in Israel’s history. Then suddenly from the darkness there comes a blazing light. Elijah appears on the stage of Israel’s history like a crash of thunder, and disappears in a whirlwind. The writer of Kings doesn’t give Elijah much of an introduction. Readers are left […]
Cut it Straight: Interview with JH Osborne
Special Edition Episode: Interview with Pastor JH Osborne. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Follow me on Twitter: @nswhitley Like and share my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nswhitley/ Download my eBook The Lost Art of Spiritual Disciplines on Amazon N.S. Whitley- The Lost Art of Spiritual Disciplines Podcast: […]