The People’s Bible: 1, 2 Kings
Overview
The two books of Kings trace the history of God’s Old Testament people from King Solomon to the Babylonian exile. During that time God’s one nation became two: Israel, to the north, and Judah, to the south. Both kingdoms drifted away from the Lord. Yet the Lord sent Elijah and Elisha to call his people to repentance.
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- Historical background
- Maps, illustrations, and archaeological information
- Practical and contemporary applications
Top Highlights
“In our day we frequently see clergymen of different denominations worshiping together. The participants, some of whom may claim to be Lutheran, often express the desire that they ‘want to learn from one another.’ Micaiah was not that kind of man. Micaiah did not shake hands with the false prophets, hoping to learn something from them. He spoke the words of God boldly, decisively, and without apology. May God bless our church with pastors and laypeople who have that same determination!” (Page 155)
“Since God’s people today often find themselves inadequate for the work God has assigned to them, they would do well to imitate Solomon’s prayer for wisdom. Children might pray, ‘God, give me wisdom so that I know how to honor my parents and other superiors.’ Parents might pray, ‘God, give me wisdom to understand my children and to discipline them in love.’ Church leaders might pray, ‘God, give me wisdom so that I properly rebuke all sin and unbelief and so that I speak words of real comfort to all who need them.’ All Christians might pray, ‘God, give me wisdom to understand correctly the situations that confront me, wisdom to speak fitting words so that others might come to glorify you as their Savior.’” (Page 28)
“There were many widows in Israel who, theoretically, could have provided for Elijah. But God pronounced judgment on his people’s unbelief by sending his prophet to a gentile woman. When God’s own people worship idols instead of the Lord, then God sends his prophets and his blessings to others.” (Page 120)
“Zarephath was outside Israel, near Sidon, the hometown of Queen Jezebel” (Page 119)
- Title: The People’s Bible: Kings
- Author: Arno J. Wolfgramm
- Publisher: Northwestern Publishing House
- Publication Date: 1990
- Pages: 322
