So he sent there horses and chariots and a great army; and they came by night, and surrounded the city. (2 Kings 6:14) Today we look at the story about Elisha avoiding the wrath of the armies of Aram. Through God's intervention, Elisha leads the Aramean army into a trap in Israel's capital. Instead of … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – August 1st
Daily Scripture Series – July 31st
"Therefore the leprosy of Naaman shall cleave to you, and to your descendants for ever." So he went out from his presence a leper, a white as snow.(2 Kings 5:27) Today we're looking at the story of Gehazi's downfall. After witnessing Naaman's miraculous healing, Gehazi, Elisha's servant, succumbed to greed and deceitfully obtained gifts from … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 31st
Daily Scripture Series – July 30th
And when they began to sing and praise, the Lord set an ambush against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah, so that they were routed. (2 Chronicles 20:18-23) Today we take a peak at the story about King Jehoshaphat and how worship led his people to victory. Instead … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 30th
Daily Scripture Series – July 29th
So he went down and dipped himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God; and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. (2 Kings 5:14) Today we look at the story of Naaman's healing. Naaman, a revered Syrian warrior, was … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 29th
Daily Scripture Series – July 28th
Then he got up again, and walked once to and fro in the house, and went up, and stretched himself upon him; the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes. (2 Kings 4:35) Today we take a look at the story of God promising a child to a very kind and generous … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 28th
Let Us Pray
He was praying in a certain place, and when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples." And he said to them, "When you pray, say:" "Father, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread; and forgive us … Continue reading Let Us Pray