Monthly Archives: February 2010

Chapter-a-Day 2 Kings 16

Posted on February 26, 2010 by

But the old bronze Altar that signaled the presence of God he displaced from its central place and pushed it off to the side of his new altar.2 Kings 16:14 (MSG) We live in the culture of the "new and improved." … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 2 Kings 15

Posted on February 25, 2010 by

Shallum son of Jabesh became king in the thirty-ninth year of Azariah king of Judah. He was king in Samaria for only a month. 2 Kings 15:13 (MSG) Bear with me today, as my impressions from the chapter are more … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 2 Kings 14

Posted on February 24, 2010 by

Amaziah wouldn't take No for an answer. So Jehoash king of Israel gave in and agreed to a battle between him and Amaziah king of Judah. They met at Beth Shemesh, a town of Judah.  Judah was thoroughly beaten by … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 2 Kings 13

Posted on February 23, 2010 by

The children of Israel were again able to live at peace in their own homes. But it didn't make any difference: They didn't change their lives, didn't turn away from the Jeroboam-sins that now characterized Israel, including the sex-and-religion shrines … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 2 Kings 12

Posted on February 22, 2010 by

But by the twenty-third year of Joash's rule, the priests hadn't done one thing—The Temple was as dilapidated as ever. 2 Kings 12:6 (MSG) Renovations, upkeep, and maintenance aren't fun. Whether it's my body, my house, or my car, there seem plenty of … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 2 Kings 11

Posted on February 19, 2010 by

Jehoiada the priest ordered the military officers, "Drag [Athaliah] outside and kill anyone who tries to follow her!" (The priest had said, "Don't kill her inside The Temple of God.") So they dragged her out to the palace's horse corral; there … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 2 Kings 10

Posted on February 18, 2010 by

Even then, though, Jehu wasn't careful to walk in God's ways and honor the God of Israel from an undivided heart. He didn't turn back from the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, who led Israel into a life of … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 2 Kings 9

Posted on February 17, 2010 by

Jehu looked up at the window and called, "Is there anybody up there on my side?" Two or three palace eunuchs looked out. He ordered, "Throw her down!" They threw her out the window. Her blood spattered the wall and … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 2 Kings 8

Posted on February 16, 2010 by

Elisha then stared hard at Hazael, reading his heart. Hazael felt exposed and dropped his eyes. Then the Holy Man wept. 2 Kings 8:11 (MSG) Our eyes can be very revealing. When I was a child, my parents definitely had … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 2 Kings 7

Posted on February 15, 2010 by

It happened that four lepers were sitting just outside the city gate. They said to one another, "What are we doing sitting here at death's door? If we enter the famine-struck city we'll die; if we stay here we'll die. … Continue reading →

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