You may have heard the Bible referred to as literature. That’s a big mistake. That notion actually started before the Enlightenment in the 1700’s. What was the Enlightenment? It was a movement that sought to remove all spirituality and divine mystery from the Scriptures. Which, if you ask me, is the exact opposite of being […]
1K-INTRO-18: Why History Can Only Be Understood Through a Biblical Lens
Alrighty, we’re nearing the end of our review of the key events leading up to the books of the Kings. As 2nd Samuel closes, David is about to pass on to the next world and hand the throne to his son, Solomon. But if there’s one thing we’ve learned about David’s life, it’s this. Nothing […]
1K-INTRO-17: Finish Strong…Even If You Didn’t Start That Way
We continue our review of the key events that’ll lead us right into the books of the Kings. When we last left off, the rebel Absalom had been killed. However, soon after, another rebel named Sheva and his men rose from the northern tribal territories. Joab sprang into action to quell this rebellion and trapped […]
1K-INTRO-16: When Family Loyalty Becomes Idolatry
We continue with our review of the key events leading up to the Books of the Kings. When we last left off, Absalom was in the midst of waging a full-scale rebellion against his father, King David, to take his throne. And I must admit he was doing quite a good job at it. After […]
1K-INTRO-15: The Hebrew Estate and the Gentile Takeover
We continue onward with our review of the key events leading up to the book of Kings. So what happens next is that Absalom hatches a devious plan to take over the throne of his father. He attempts to win the hearts of the Israelite people through false displays of warmth and kindness. Absalom travels […]
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