God Scatters His People
Big idea: God’s people were led away from God by their kings, and so were kicked out of God’s special place; just like Adam and Eve. Bible passage: 2 Kings
July 7, 2019
Big idea: God’s people were led away from God by their kings, and so were kicked out of God’s special place; just like Adam and Eve. Bible passage: 2 Kings
The exile seemed to signal the end for God’s people in God’s place under God’s rule; yet God’s covenant faithfulness, shown in the coming of Christ, gives hope, and endless
What are the consequences for our actions? 2 Kings 24:8-20(a) 8 Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. His mother’s name was Nehushta
God called Israel, and calls us, to follow him alone. 1 Kings 18 After a long time, in the third year, the word of the Lord came to Elijah: “Go and present yourself to
In tough times, and particularly in times of plenty, we must keep our heart faithful to the Lord. 1 Kings 11:1-13 King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women besides Pharaoh’s daughter—Moabites,
It’s not through works that we are saved, but because of our salvation that we want to do good works. 1 Kings 3 Solomon made an alliance with Pharaoh king
Upon his death, King David shows himself to be ambiguous – upholding faith and obedience to God, yet also exacting revenge on enemies – leaving us awaiting a true King