As a part of our series, “Jesus in Every Book of the Bible,” we turn for a second day to the continuing story of Elijah, the Tishbite, a prophet in the land of Israel. One day, the young son of the widow, in whose home Elijah is hiding, dies suddenly. Elijah prays fervently to the Lord and the boy is restored to life.
In today’s top ten list, we consider this story and the stories from yesterday, as we explore ten important lessons from 1 Kings 17. We also discuss how each of these lessons foreshadow Jesus.
Josiah was the son of King Amon and the grandson of King Manasseh—both of them wicked kings of Judah. Yet Josiah was a godly...
Psalm 131, a brief yet profound composition by David in the Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120-134), offers a lesson in humility and contentment. David's...
We wrap up 1 Chronicles reflecting on one of David’s final prayers. We examine the seven actions that mark David’s spiritual leadership. We look...