II Kings 23: Josiah

The history of the northern kingdom of Israel in 1 & 2 Kings is a long line of unfaithful leaders. Kings who did not trust God for provision, protection or salvation, but instead turned to other nations and other gods to assuage their fears and deal with their biggest concerns. Many centuries later, we do […]

Naaman, the Commander of the Army of Syria is the ultimate insider in his own country. But in Israel he is the ultimate outsider – an enemy who has leprosy. But he comes seeking the healing of the God of Israel’s prophet Elisha. What must he do to elicit the favor of this God? Nothing? […]

Elijah has just had his greatest victory as Yahweh God defeated the god of Baal. But in 1 Kings 19, the Queen threatens Elijah’s life. He is filled with fear and failure but God meets him in his hopelessness and despair with abundant graces and a new calling. Our God is a wounded healer how […]