by gatzntmy | May 15, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Kings 16, in which Ahaz, king of Judah, received help from Assyria. Today I considered that some things we should not change to receive help from others or please others. Pleasing A King One king getting the help of another king required continued work...
by gatzntmy | May 14, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Kings 15, in which Azariah and Jotham became king of Judah; Zachariah, Shallum, Menahem, Pekahiah, and Pekah became king of Israel. Today I considered God can allow leaders to reign a long time or a short period of time. Consistency for Over 60 Years...
by gatzntmy | May 13, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Kings 14, in which Amaziah, king of Judah, was defeated by Israel and Jeroboam II, king of Israel restored land to Israel. Today I considered we have to be careful not to be overconfident in taking on battles God does not tell us to fight, and God uses...
by gatzntmy | May 10, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Kings 13, in which Jehoahaz, king of Israel was given mercy by God; Jehoash, king of Israel was blessed with victory through Elisha; and Elisha’s bones revived a dead man. Today I considered that God can grant mercy to those committing sin, the bereaved...
by gatzntmy | May 9, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Kings 12, in which Joash also known as Jehoash repaired the temple and sent money to stop a war. Today I considered that they way we collect money can impact our ability to accomplish our goals, and sometimes leaders will do whatever they can to avoid...
by gatzntmy | May 8, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Kings 11, in which Joash became king of Judah after Ahaziah’s mother Athaliah killed the rest of Ahaziah’s children. Today I considered God can take people from hidden to protected leaders. Hidden to Protected God hid David’s descendent then surrounded...
