(1 Kings 19) The Pain of Unmet Expectations
1 Kings 19
07/29/2022Elijah's descent into despair reminds us that victory can easily give way to defeat and discouragement. The way out of the spiral of despair is not... read more
Elijah's descent into despair reminds us that victory can easily give way to defeat and discouragement. The way out of the spiral of despair is not...
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The odds are never stacked against God. No matter how many people oppose Him or how powerful they seem, they are still merely human beings. To stand...
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Following the Lord is not a straight and easy path. There are ups and downs and shifts. There are unexpected challenges and surprised along the way....
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Godly character, not worldly achievements, is the true measure of a person and the only one that counts in the end. The Lord's evaluation of the...
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An arrogant, self-seeking attitude is the starting point for conflict, division, destruction, and apostasy. There are few better examples of this...
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The lesson of Solomon's life is that age, experience, and past faithfulness do not guarantee freedom from temptation and continuing fruitful service...
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What is important is not how much we have in this world but how we use what we have. King Solomon's experience reminds us that all the blessings we...
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God cannot be limited to any one place, least of all some man-made structure. Yet, He is not far from us. In fact, He dwells with His children in a...
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Every work we do for God--which should include every work we do--deserves our best effort and the use of our best resources. And in the end, like...
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We serve God and others best when we understand how dependent we are on wisdom from the Lord. Solomon is known for his great wisdom, but he possessed...
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(1 Kings 19) The Pain of Unmet Expectations
1 Kings 19
07/29/2022
(1 Kings 18) Stealing Baal's Thunder
1 Kings 18
07/28/2022
(1 Kings 17) Surprised by Ravens and a Resurrection
1 Kings 17
07/27/2022
(1 Kings 14-16) The Parade of Kings
1 Kings 14-16; 2 Chronicles 12-16
07/26/2022
(1 Kings 12-13) A Divided Kingdom
1 Kings 12-13; 2 Chronicles 10-11
07/25/2022
(1 Kings 11) A Tragic End to a Glorious Reign
1 Kings 11; 2 Chronicles 9:29-31
07/22/2022
(1 Kings 9-10) The Original King Midas
1 Kings 9-10; 2 Chronicles 7:11 - 9:28
07/21/2022
(1 Kings 8) A New Era Begins
1 Kings 8; 2 Chronicles 5:2 - 7:10
07/20/2022
(1 Kings 6-7) Building the Temple of God
1 Kings 6-7; 2 Chronicles 3:1 - 5:1
07/19/2022
(1 Kings 3-5) Making a Wish for Wisdom
1 Kings 3-5; 2 Chronicles 1-2
07/18/2022