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September 8, 2024 – 2 Kings 4:38-44 – Two More Miracles by Elisha

The prophet Elisha makes clean a poisonous pot full of “pottage” and later feeds 100 men with only a little. These miracles looked back at a miracle of Moses, and foreshadowed those of Jesus. Both show how God’s provision for … Continue reading

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August 25, 2024 – 2 Kings 4:1-37 – Elisha’s Miracles

Miracles were a sign of authenticity for Elisha, showing he had the same Spirit and authority as Elijah had. Here he repeats two of Elijah’s miracles – an overflowing flask of oil, and the raising of a boy from the … Continue reading

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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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