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August 18, 2024 – 2 Kings 3 – Elisha’s Miracle of the Ditches

During a military expedition stalled in the desert, the prophet Elisha tells the king to have his men dig a series of ditches and trenches, promising that water will fill the valley, but miraculously without wind or rain. To be … Continue reading

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August 11, 2024 – Observe the Fast of Ab

The destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple – first by the Babylonians in 587 B.C. and later by the Romans in 70 A.D. – are marked by Jews each year at the Fast of Ab. It is a time of … Continue reading

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July 28, 2024 – 2 Kings 2 – Elijah Taken Up

The prophet Elijah strikes the Jordan River with his cloak, and he and Elisha cross on dry ground. Elijah is taken up in a chariot of fire. His successor Elisha asks for a double portion of the Spirit, and Elijah’s … Continue reading

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July 21, 2024 – Observe the Fast of Tammuz

Zechariah 8:19 – “Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah … Continue reading

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July 14, 2024 – 2 Kings 1 – Ahaziah’s Short, Pathetic Reign

Ahab is succeeded by his son Ahaziah. The new king falls through the railing on the roof of his palace and is injured. He sends messengers to ask for healing from Baalzebub, the god of Ekron. Elijah intercepts his messengers … Continue reading

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July 7, 2024 – 1 Kings 22 – Ahab is killed, and ‘dogs lick his blood’

When Israel’s King Ahab tries to convince Judah’s King Jehoshaphat to join him in retaking a city from the Syrians, he has 400 false prophets predict victory. But one prophet – Micaiah – instead says Ahab will die, and dogs … Continue reading

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June 30, 2024 – 1 Kings 21 – Naboth’s Vineyard

King Ahab wants to buy a vineyard from Naboth, but is refused. The Law forbade Jews from relinquishing their inheritance in the Promised Land. Queen Jezebel conducts a treacherous scheme to falsely accuse Naboth of blasphemy and disloyalty, and he … Continue reading

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