Book of 2 Kings – A Thimble-full of Theology for Daily Living

If Your Eye Offends You – 2 Kings 24&25

K.P. Yohannan, founder of Gospel for Asia, had to be “broken” before he could serve effectively. He had great teaching gifts but he knew it and was arrogant about it. It took being left as

Not Enough – 2 Kings 23:21-37

“A hundred years ago it’s thought that around a fifth of the population of the Middle East was Christian, although it’s hard to be certain. These days the figure is probably closer to

Worship By the Word – 2 Kings 23:1-20

A trip through any part of India shows what it must have looked like in Israel when she was in idolatry. There are shrines and temples everywhere throughout the cities and villages. They are usually very

Tear Your Clothes – 2 Kings 22

John Calvin, in his commentary on James 1:22, writes, “we ought to labor that the word of the Lord should strike root in us, so that it may afterwards fructify” and that such fruitfulness is

You Can Make a Difference – 2 Kings 21

Ever heard of Joseph Tkach? He took over the leadership position of Herbert W. Armstrong in the Worldwide Church of God. This was a heretical “pseudo-Christian” cult until Tkach took over.

Living For Others – 2 Kings 20

Fire has been set to the Amazon rain forest by people desiring the land for economic exploitation. To get a benefit now they are willing to sacrifice future generations around the world. The loss of the

He Is Able to Deliver Thee – 2 Kings 19

Book of 2 Kings Faith God Miracles Old Testament
/ By Randall Johnson

The little girl got her Christmas present early, a new pair of ice skates, so she could go with her new friends. She skated long after her friends quit and while alone fell into the pond where the ice

Sort of Trusting in God – 2 Kings 18

I was out of a job but certainly not out of expenses and bills. God had assured me He would take care of me but it was very tempting to look for a backup. I looked for jobs, even thought I had a guarantee

Syncretism – 2 Kings 17

This Hindu man from India visited our church for the first time and wanted to join immediately. I met with him and he told me that he really liked Jesus and wanted to add him to his worship. Hindus see

Spiritual Customization – 2 Kings 16

Book of 2 Kings Idolatry Old Testament
/ By Randall Johnson

Like her television show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, actress Sarah Michelle Gellar’s personal spirituality borrows from a hodgepodge of religions. “I consider myself a spiritual person,”

Stable Leadership – 2 Kings 15

Stable leadership doesn’t necessarily mean the same leader for a long time, though that is often the case. It means consistent quality leadership that keeps the organization or community moving in

A Convenient Truth – 2 Kings 14

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore made famous the expression “an inconvenient truth” in his documentary and book about global warming. But there are some truths that seem convenient and that

Even Small Repentance – 2 Kings 13

Book of 2 Kings Faith Idolatry Old Testament
/ By Randall Johnson

Have you ever had someone you loved who messed up a lot but when they would once show some sign of repentance, no matter how meager, you would have hope for them again? This is how Yahweh is responding

I Believe – 2 Kings 12

Would you be happy if your children only chose to serve the Lord because you wanted them to? Some parents might be satisfied with that, but wise parents would know that the faith of their children needs

Power Hungry – 2 Kings 11:1-20

A new film version of Lion King is out and once again we are faced with a power hungry Scar who is willing to kill his brother the king’s son in order to become the new king. Though such tales may

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