Book of 1 Kings – A Thimble-full of Theology for Daily Living

Cooperation Without Compromise – 1 Kings 22:41-53

I recall years ago when J. I. Packer and R. C. Sproul (all cool leaders go by their initials, right?) had a falling out over Packer’s willingness to engage in conversation with Roman Catholics about

Saying No to the Powerful – 1 Kings 22:1-40

I heard a commentator this morning being asked why he thought members of Congress in the Republican party had not spoken out against President Trump’s remarks about certain Congresswomen going back

Serve, Don’t Sulk – 1 Kings 21

Have you ever had someone make it obvious by their behavior that something is wrong but they won’t tell you? They are sulking and pouting but assert that nothing is wrong, only you keep getting the

What Is Your Armor – 1 Kings 20

When you think about the things nations do that have global implications, like the U.S. invasion of Iraq, it becomes apparent that nations often do things that make the situation worse or act hastily under

Burnout – 1 Kings 19

“8 years ago I experienced burnout for the first time. It was like I fell off a cliff and lost control of my heart, mind, energy and strength.” Those are the words of pastor Carey Nieuwhof

Tests to Determine God’s Truth – 1 Kings 18:20-46

Should we set up tests with unbelievers to demonstrate the truth of our belief in God and Jesus Christ? Elijah set up just such a test to show whether Baal or Yahweh was the true God. Of course, if, like

Trusting God in Times of Persecution – 1 Kings 18:1-19

Book of 1 Kings Faith God Old Testament Persecution
/ By Randall Johnson

We do not live in times of much persecution for our faith here in the United States. Our fellow Christians in India, Bangladesh, China, Iran, Dubai and Sri Lanka, just to name a few, are suffering much

God of All Creation – 1 Kings 16:29-17:24

Book of 1 Kings Faith Miracles Old Testament
/ By Randall Johnson

Calvary Rescue Mission began in a local church that was nudged out of downtown Memphis by Urban Renewal. The founder used the old church building as the church moved out east. He had very little financing

Continental Drift – 1 Kings 15:33-16:28

I have witnessed the demise, or near demise, of two powerful churches. The one was ugly, with people yelling at each other, threatening each other, and spreading horrible lies. The other was more sedate,

Leading Under Pressure – 1 Kings 15

I always like it when I see famous movie or TV stars doing a Christian movie. I see it as a way to give their testimony. My guess is that it isn’t easy to “come out” as a Christian and

Setting a Bad Example – 1 Kings 14:21-31

An argument has been made of late that when we elect someone to office it doesn’t matter if their character is bad. What matters is their platform or their ability to appoint supreme court justices,

You Can’t Fool God – 1 Kings 14:1-20

Brother of actress Mindy Kaling, of the “Mindy Project”, Vijay Chokal-Ingam, wanted to get into medical school but realized that he had a 30-40% higher chance of being accepted if he were African-American,

Get on Your Donkey – 1 Kings 13

Book of 1 Kings Faith Idolatry Old Testament
/ By Randall Johnson

What would have happened if Israelites of the northern kingdom newly separated from Judah had chosen to make pilgrimage to Jerusalem instead of worshiping at the sites Jeroboam created in Bethel and Dan?

Goodbye, Independence – 1 Kings 12:25-33

Book of 1 Kings Faith Idolatry Old Testament
/ By Randall Johnson

In the United States this is the day, July 4, that we celebrate independence from England and becoming our own sovereign nation. Jeroboam had led the northern ten tribes of Israel to independence from

Leadership Arrogance – 1 Kings 12:1-24

Is it the nature of youth to act arrogantly? It doesn’t have to be. Solomon did not act arrogantly, at first, but wisely. His son, however, did not learn what he should have from his father. God

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