2 Kings 18:5-8

How can the heroes of the Bible inspire us to greatness? Join us in this four-day reading plan as Kristi Krauss motivates us with Elijah's initiative, the Shunnamite woman's blessing, Naaman's obedience, and Hezekiah and Nehemiah's actions. Don't be surprised if these testimonies transform your life.

This plan takes us back to the basics of our Christian walk. Bible study, prayer, fellowship–these are all staples of what should be included in our daily lives as believers, so as you read along with these devotionals, ask God to help you put some of these into place!

The Bible is a compilation of 66 books. Each book has an overarching theme. Multiple stories and texts in each book point to an attribute of God. When these themes are recognized, they help us understand the message of that book better. It also allows us to see how One Single Story is woven from beginning to end. Ultimately, each theme will enable us to understand Jesus and why He came.

What began as a victorious return to the land in Joshua ends in destruction, defeat, and exile in 2 Kings. The idolatry and sinfulness of Israel and Judah lead to their expulsion from the land - a final ignominy in a long history of unfaithfulness. Yet even in exile, God was preserving his people and the line of David for a future coming King, whose reign would know no end.