His father was prone to picking up hitchhikers and helping travellers on their journey. 1 Kings 15:1-34 Reference: “As for all the other events of Asa’s reign, all his achievements, all he did and the cities he built, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Judah? In his…
Don’t underestimate their hope in a God who offers love and grace. 1 Kings 14:1-31 Reference: “and Jeroboam said to his wife, “Go, disguise yourself, so you won’t be recognized as the wife of Jeroboam. Then go to Shiloh. Ahijah the prophet is there—the one who told me I would be king over this people.”…
There was no denying what God thought was best. 1 Kings 13:1-34 Reference: “Even after this, Jeroboam did not change his evil ways, but once more appointed priests for the high places from all sorts of people. Anyone who wanted to become a priest he consecrated for the high places.” 1 Kings 13:33 NIV Explore:…
She feels it unnecessary to always be in competition with others. 1 Kings 12:1-33 Reference: “My father laid on you a heavy yoke; I will make it even heavier. My father scourged you with whips; I will scourge you with scorpions.’ ”” 1 Kings 12:11 NIV Explore: My cousin Suzy was telling me about a…
He may be young but he understood exactly what I was saying. 1 Kings 11:1-43 Reference: “They were from nations about which the Lord had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, because they will surely turn your hearts after their gods.” Nevertheless, Solomon held fast to them in love.” 1 Kings 11:2…