And after a while the brook died up, because there was no rain in the land. (1 Kings 17:7) Today we're look at the story of Elijah and the drought. God guided Elijah to proclaim a famine, yet provided for him through a brook and a widow, symbolizing Israel's spiritual drought and God's faithfulness. Elijah's … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 16th
Daily Scripture Series – July 15th
He put away the male cult prostitutes out of the land, and removed all the idols that his fathers had made. (1 Kings 15:12) Today we take a look at Abijah and Asa. Abijah ruled with arrogance and conflict, but God remained faithful to His promise to David. ASA led Judah back to God, tearing … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 15th
Daily Scripture Series – July 14th
Then the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, "The Lord is righteous." Today we look at the kingdoms of Judah and Israel as they spiral into idolatry, war, and cynicism under the reigns of both Rehoboam and Jeroboam. The once glorious days of David and Solomon had faded, and the people … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 14th
Daily Scripture Series – July 13th
And he said to him, "I also am a prophet as you are, and an angel spoke to me by the word of the Lord, saying, 'Bring him back with you into your house that he may eat bread and drink water.'" (1 Kings 13:18) Today we see the man of God who disobeyed the … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 13th
Are You a Good Neighbor?
And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read?" And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, … Continue reading Are You a Good Neighbor?
Daily Scripture Series – July 12th
So the king took counsel, and made two calves of gold. And he said to the people, "You have gone up to Jerusalem long enough. Behold your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt." (1 Kings 12:28) Today we look at how fragile the kingdom of Jeroboam was, which … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 12th
No Thought Police 