King Ahaziah falls from the upper chamber of his palace and becomes severely injured. Instead of seeking guidance from the Lord, he sends messengers to inquire of Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron, whether he will recover from his injuries. Elijah intercepts the messengers and delivers a message from the Lord, rebuking Ahaziah for seeking counsel from a false god. He predicts Ahaziah's impending death and relays the Lord's judgment upon him for his idolatry. In response, Ahaziah sends a captain with fifty men to apprehend Elijah. This turns out badly for that captain, subsequent military commanders, and the king himself.
The image of the fourth man in the fiery furnace serves as a powerful testament to God's unwavering presence and unwavering love. It reminds...
The Old Testament presents a revolutionary vision of justice that shifts the focus from retributive punishment to restitutive restoration. As outlined in Exodus 22,...
The wandering in the wilderness is over and the Israelites have now crossed the Jordan River into the Promised Land. We begin our study...
