We were discussing the Philistines’ capture of the Ark of the Covenant. And how they were overjoyed that they had achieved victory over Israel’s God. But their joy would be short-lived. The Lord made darn sure the Ark didn’t stay in Philistine territory for very long. He toppled their god idol Dagon and inflicted miserable […]
1K-INTRO-4: God’s Holiness Is Powerful—And Unforgiving When Mishandled
So we’re continuing our review of the key events leading up to the Book of Kings. Where were we? Oh yeah, that’s right. We were discussing Samuel, the prophet-judge who operated primarily out of the south-central part of the Promised Land. This leads us to another major theme that played a central role in Israel […]
1K-INTRO-3: From Genesis to Kings—Why Order Matters in Bible Study
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1K-INTRO-2: How Israel’s History Preached the Messiah in Advance
Israel’s history as a theocracy can be divided into three specific periods. The first one was the era of the Prophets. This included Moses all the way up to Samuel. The second period was the era of the Kings. This began with Saul and concluded when Judah was exiled to Babylon. The third period was […]
1K-INTRO-1: The Israel Of The Bible Is The Israel Of Today
Today, after over a decade, we’re finally gonna jump into the incredible books of the Kings. So what’s in store for us? First off, we’re gonna be exposed to the incredible wisdom of the 3rd King of Israel (after Saul and David). Of course, I’m talking about Solomon. He was the man who penned the […]
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