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November 10, 2024 – 2 Kings 8 – Elisha foresees Hazael’s Treachery

God had previously told Elijah to “anoint” Hazael as king of Syria. Elisha takes up this mission, and foresees the suffering that this court advisor will bring as God’s vessel to bring judgment on Israel for its idolatry. Hazael then … Continue reading

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November 3, 2024 – A Pause to Consider Obadiah

We take a break this week from our narrative in 2 Kings. Rabbinical tradition says Obadiah the prophet lived during the reign of evil King Ahab and his queen Jezebel. He was an Edomite convert to Judaism, and therefore the … Continue reading

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October 27, 2024 – 2 Kings 7 – Lepers tell the Good News

Elisha delivers a cryptic prophecy about the end of the famine and siege of Samaria. God allows the Syrian army to hear the terrifying sound of his heavenly host, and they flee. Then four lepers discover the empty camp, and … Continue reading

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October 20, 2024 – 2 Kings 6 – More Chariots of Fire

God works miracles again through Elisha – an axe head floats, the prophet discerns the secret plans of the Syrian king, the angelic hosts and their chariots of fire are revealed to Elisha’s servant, and the enemy raiding party is … Continue reading

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Oct. 12, 2024 – Celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles!

We’re celebrating the Feast of Tabernacles on Saturday, October 12! The Hebrew word for Tabernacles is “sukkah” which originally meant “woven” and applied to the branches woven together to make simple shelters. Israel was commanded to dwell in booths like … Continue reading

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October 6, 2024 – Preparing for the Feast of Tabernacles

Since next week we will be feasting and partying on Tabernacles, we will study about it this week to get ready. The Feast of Tabernacles is a festival of light and joy. The spiritual meaning of the feast is expressed … Continue reading

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September 28-29, 2024 – Observe Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is the climax of the ten days of awe and is considered to be the most important day for the Jews in the liturgical year. The fast, which we will observe Sept. 28-29, … Continue reading

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