God’s Mercy is available to all2 Kings 5“Behold, I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel.”The story of Naaman is one of the familiar stories in 2 Kings. At first glance, it is a st...  Read More

God Anoints his leaders.2 Kings 2 “Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask what shall I do for you before I am taken from you.”  And Elisha said, “please, let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.”         ...  Read More

The Infinite Power of God.1 Kings 20“Yet I will leave7,000 in Israel, all the knees that have not bowed to Baal and every mouth that has not kissed him.”Elijah was discouraged and defeated. After his ...  Read More

God does not tolerate competition1 Kings 18:20-46“ How long will you hesitate between two opinions?”Lured by the idolatry of the Canaanites, Israel had embraced the worship of Baal. Throughout the sto...  Read More

The Infinite Condescension of God.1 Kings 9:1-9.“I have consecrated this house which you have built by putting My name there forever.”The word condescension is often used negatively. Look in a Thesaur...  Read More

God Communicates His will for us.1 Kings 2:1-4“Keep the charge of the Lord Your God…that you may succeed in all that you do and wherever you turn.”As David neared the end of his life, two important ta...  Read More

The Wisdom of God1 Kings 3:1-14“I have given you a wise and discerning heart.”How do we decide what is right when confronted with the complexity of life’s options? Where do we turn to find discernment...  Read More

The Celebration of God’s Redemptive Plan2 Samuel 23:1-7“Truly is not my house so with God? For He has made an everlasting covenant with me, ordered in all things, and secured; for all my salvation and...  Read More

The God of Discipline and Grace Pt 22 Samuel 12:21-25"Now the Lord loved him."In Ezekiel 18:20, we read, "The person who sins will die. The son will not bear the punishment for the father's iniquity."...  Read More

The God of Discipline and Grace: Pt 1.Read 2 Samuel 11-12“Why have you despised the word of the Lord by doing evil in His sight?”David had been a stalwart of faith and character early in his life. Tim...  Read More

The God who Fulfills His Plans2 Samuel 7"Your house and your kingdom shall endure before Me forever; your throne shall be established forever."Along with the Abrahamic Covenant (Genesis 12), the David...  Read More

The God who controls the nations.2 Sam 2:1-11"David inquired of the lord, saying, "Shall I go up to one of the cities of Judah?" And the Lord said to him, "Go up."Listen to the news today, and it seem...  Read More