Jul 12, 2026
JONAH 1-2:
For
quite a few years when I was just reading the Bible without a set
reading plan, I enjoyed a break from reading the books of history
after Second Kings, moving to the prophets. And our first is Jonah,
who was mentioned back in 2 Kings 14.
Note that the little story of Jonah is masterfully written. Little...
Jul 12, 2026
2KINGS 24-25:
In yesterday’s reading, we heard of Josiah’s
reforms, leading the people to renew the covenant with God. That
chapter had this telling comment about the Passover:
2Kings 23:22 There had not been a Passover celebration like that since the time when the judges ruled in Israel, nor throughout all the years...
Jul 12, 2026
2KINGS 23:
Hilkiah found the book of the Law in the temple
while repairs were being carried out as ordered by king Josiah.
When Josiah heard the book of the Law, he instituted reforms. And
God again is glorified in fulfilling a prophecy we heard in 1
Kings.
PSALM 134:
I would like to have been one of the Levitical
temple...
Jul 12, 2026
2KINGS 21-22:
The Assyrian king mocked the God of Israel at
the end of chapter 18. We heard God's answer yesterday in chapter
19, and we were introduced to the prophet Isaiah. Hezekiah asked to
live for a longer time, and his request was granted. I have heard
that there is actually scientific proof of the long
day...
Jul 12, 2026
2KINGS 19-20:
The writer of 1 & 2 Kings was very brief about
the sins of the people of Israel (in both kingdoms) until what we
heard yesterday. He seems to have saved the moral of the story
until chapter 17. And then we have the wonderful contrast with
Hezekiah in chapter 18. Then the Asyrian king mocked the
God...