2 Kings 5-8 Today we read some very familiar stories about the prophet Elisha and the way God used him. What similarities and differences do you see between Elijah and Elisha? In Chapter 7, how did the Lord provide relief from the famine? What do you find curious about Chapter 8 verse 4?

2 Kings 1-4 In chapter 3, how did Israel win the battle against Moab? What parallels do you see between God’s provision in terms of the ditches and God’s provision in terms of the woman collecting jars for the oil in chapter 4? This seems to be a series of small steps – and trusting God and following his commands regardless of…

Obadiah, Psalms 82-83 From whom were the Edomites descendants? Why did God’s judgment come against the Edomites?  

2 Chronicles 19-23 How did Jehoshaphat confront his fear when he heard the news of the approaching army? We see the negative influence the women had on the kings. Who did Jehoram marry? (21:6) Who prophesied about Jehoram’s demise? Who was Ataliah? How did God use Jehoshabeath to preserve the royal line of David? How old was Joash when he was made…

1Kings 22; 2Chronicles 18 It’s hard to believe that Ahab was given second chances by the Lord yet he refused to listen to the Lord in this matter which ultimately led to his death. I find it interesting that the accounts in the book of Kings and Chronicles are so very similar. What do you find surprising about 1 Kings 22:6? Why…

1 Kings 20-21 Ahab appears to be one of the worst and most spineless of the kings, yet in spite of all the evil he did God spared him on at least two occasions. Of course the evil he did had a lasting impact on the generations to follow. At the end of chapter 20, we see the power of true repentance…

1 Kings 10-11; 2 Chronicles 9 In the 1st Kings passages we see how Solomon allowed the ‘things of this world’ to become his primary passion and driving force. Genesis 2:23-24 and Deuteronomy 17:16 are just two areas where we see him blatantly breaking God’s law. The book of Ecclesiastes seems to sum up the result of his pursuit after all things…

1 Kings 17-19 We meet Elijah, who appears rather suddenly with little introduction, in today’s reading. Was Ahab king of Israel or Judah? How does God direct Elijah? Does He give Elijah the whole plan – a view of the overall picture, or does He lead him step by step? How does this apply to our lives? There may be times where…

1 Kings 15:25-16:34; 2 Chronicles 17 There isn’t a lot to cheer about in Israel. Today we read about a string of kings who had no fear of the Lord. On the other hand, Judah remains focused on God (at least for now). Note verse 17:5 from 2nd Chronicles. Who established the kingdom? I see an interesting parallel when considering 2 Chronicles…

1 Kings 15: 1-24; 2 Chronicles 13-16 As we read through the histories of the divided kingdoms and their respective leaders, I feel like a cheerleader on the sidelines, cheering those on who are walking with the Lord. When the kings choose to seek God and lead an example for their followers, they prosper and are at peace – and even if…