1 Kings

Tales of triumph and tragedy are seen in the books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles. The history of Kings of Israel and Judah is a story of divine faithfulness despite human failure. These flawed rulers point us towards the one true faithful King. Part II covers Rehoboam through to Joash from Judah and Ahab from Israel.

Royals Part II: Divided Kingdom

This is the eleventh installment of a Bible reading plan based on the lectionary pattern, offering daily readings from the Psalms, Old Testament, and New Testament. This month highlights the Beatitudes, Jesus' renowned introduction to His Sermon on the Mount, as a daily focus. Each day also includes devotional primers designed to prepare your heart and mind for a deeper and more meaningful engagement with Scripture.

Reading With the People of God #11 Blessed

Finding The Light in Suicide takes a deeper look into the prophet Elijah's life through a study of 1 Kings 19:1-21. Find Biblical truth in three minutes a day for one week in this study on Suicide.

Finding the Light in Suicide

Many Old Testament kings went so far beyond foolishness, so far beyond any good sense that “stupid” is a far more accurate characterization of the choices these kings made during their reign. This 7-day devotional focuses on garnering wisdom from the mistakes of these “Stupid Kings”, as told from the book of 1 Kings.

Stupid Kings

Elijah, arguably the most famous and dramatic of Israel's prophets, teaches us that we are never as alone as we may fear; God is always with us. Whether we're facing fierce competitors or asking God to resurrect our business, we can rely upon God, who guides us and leads us one step at a time. 

The Courageous Leader | Lessons From Elijah

After centuries of conquest and struggle, King David united the twelve tribes of Israel into a kingdom and led them into a golden era as a nation. 1 and 2 Kings recounts what happened over the next 400 years: from the prosperity of Solomon's reign, to civil war and the construction of temples, to worshipping other gods. Through it all, the books point to this resounding truth—Our God Reigns. 

Our God Reigns - 1 + 2 Kings

A 6 week reading plan through the books 1st and 2nd Kings. The theme for this plan is: "Doing Right vs. Doing Evil (in the eyes of the Lord)". We will explore the lives of prophets, kings and queens and how they led God's people in the eyes of the Lord. Some choose "evil" and others "to do what's right". How are you living in the eyes of the Lord?