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2 Kings – Who Am I?

| October 29, 2011

I left my Father to do the work of God I am a prophet I followed a great prophet Other of God’s prophets followed me. Although I am a prophet I never wrote down my words, but others did. I am a prolific miracle worker I spent time in Samaria. I poured water as a […]

Genesis 11:9 – NASB vs. HCSB vs. ESV

| October 28, 2011

Genesis 11:9 NASB  Therefore its name was called Babel, because there the LORD confused the language of the whole earth; and from there the LORD scattered them abroad over the face of the whole earth. Genesis 11:9 HCSB  Therefore its name is called Babylon, for there the LORD confused the language of the whole earth, […]

1 & 2 Kings; 2 Chronicles

| October 27, 2011

There is no denying the fact that every king of Judah and Israel are religious. None are atheists. None are apathetic in their worship. And yet God is displeased with every king in the North and many in the South. Being religious is not enough. Worshiping is not enough. Even worshiping God is not enough. […]

The God of History

| October 26, 2011

When the Bible states historical fact, it is doubted and ridiculed until secular history proves it validity. Non-inspired history is accepted because there is no moral authority behind it; inspired history is regulated to myth. It is not the history that the unbelievers need to doubt. It is the God of history that frightens them […]

John 3 – Born of Water and Spirit #1

| October 22, 2011

Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night (Jn. 3:2; 19:39). That is a fact which John records but without recording the reason for Nicodemus choosing the night. Why this ruler comes at night has intrigued commentators and common people alike. Is Nicodemus afraid (Jn. 19:38-39)? Is Nicodemus observing the Passover during the day (Jn.2:23)? Does Nicodemus […]

1 Kings 1-2 – Foreshadowing

| October 22, 2011

Foreshadowing. I do not remember when I first heard of this literary device, but for some reason it stuck in my brain. Somewhat like my English teacher saying about commas, “When in doubt, leave it out.” Foreshadowing shows the foreknowledge of the author, revealing hints and clues of what is important but only if you […]

1 & 2 Kings; 2 Chronicles – Dynasties in the Northern Kingdom of Israel

| October 19, 2011

Dynasties of Northern Kingdom – Dates, Number and Length (Explanation of Numbers – Ex.  Basha 3-2-1 – 3 (3rd king in Israel); 2 (2nd dynasty); 1 (1st king in that dynasty) 1-1-1 – Jeroboam 2-1-2 – Nadab Totals – 931-909 – 22 years

1 Kings 21 – Who Am I?

| October 14, 2011

I am king. I desire what is not mine. A plot is devised to kill an innocent man. I take possession of what I desired. God sends a prophet to rebuke me. I repent of my sin. Disaster is not brought upon me but upon my son. Who are the obvious and not so obvious […]

1 Kings 14:10 – NASB vs. HCSB vs. ESV

| October 14, 2011

1 Kings 14:10 NASB  therefore behold, I am bringing calamity on the house of Jeroboam, and will cut off from Jeroboam every male person, both bond and free in Israel, and I will make a clean sweep of the house of Jeroboam, as one sweeps away dung until it is all gone. 1 Kings 14:10 […]

1 Kings 14:1-6 – True Divine Sight

| October 14, 2011

“Divine sight” is a poetic way to describe someone’s claim to see things only God can reveal. While the term is not used in scripture, I find it interesting that the blind prophet “sees” despite his blindness and sees despite the disguise of Jeroboam’s wife, who she really is. I also find it interesting that […]