Good Morning “Understanders of The Only Real Gospel.”  Today we are in 1 Chronicles 4.Some of you remember the year 2000.  Specifically Jan 1st.  That was the year the world was supposed to come crashing in.  The theory was when all of the internal calendars on our electronically ran vehicles, airplanes, computers etc rolled from 1999 to 2000 - they were going to freak out not knowing what to do. ...  Read More

Good Morning “Sons and Daughters of The King”.  Today we are in 1 Chronicles 3.Who knew David had so many children?  Imagine being the son or daughter of King David.  We’ve likely all wondered what it would be like to be the son or daughter of the president.  Maybe, to be the son or daughter of someone famous.  Or to be royalty, a prince or princess.  We make movies about this kind of thing.  A fe...  Read More

Good Morning “Seekers of Your Heritage.”  Today we are in 1 Chronicles 2.The second chapter of 1 Chronicles contains a genealogy of the family of Jacob (Israel) and his 12 sons, with emphasis on Judah. The family tree follows Judah’s line until reaching King David. The second half of the chapter is a record of Hezron and Caleb’s family. They were also part of the tribe of Judah.  Why does this mat...  Read More

Good Morning “Faithful Studiers.”  Today we begin 1 Chronicles 1.  Are You still with us?  I hope so… hang on, keep grinding, don’t grow weary as you study.  Every chapter has something for us (2 Timothy 3:16-17). As we begin the books of Chronicles, how about a little overview?1st and 2nd Chronicles, Ezra and Nehemiah are really one long continuous story.  We (men) separated them and gave them bo...  Read More

Good Morning “Still Hopeful.”  Today we are in 2 Kings 25.In this chapter we learn of the fate of Judah after years of disobedience to God. Through the Prophet Isaiah God said Babylon would attack.   Under the command of Nebuchadnezzar, here they come to destroy Jerusalem and strip the Temple of almost everything that made it significant. Zedekiah and the people of Judah were taken captive to Baby...  Read More

Good Morning “Weary of Judgment.”  Today we are in 2 Kings 24.  Let me quickly summarize today’s chapter.  Judah faces judgment from their sin that followed Hezekiah’s death and Manasseh’s rule.  This chapter documents more evil kings and more judgment, including the prophesied Babylonian, Aramean, Moabite and Ammonite raiders that came to destroy Judah.This chapter is perhaps best summarized with...  Read More

Good Morning “Truly Transformed.”  Today we are in 2 Kings 23.  Once having read The Word of God Josiah “got it”!  He understood clearly what needed to be done. All Pagan worship, idols, symbols, places, priests who helped… all destroyed.  Josiah understood that to turn away from evil and turn wholly to God required totally destroying those elements (James 4:7-8).  He renews The Covenant with the ...  Read More

Good Morning “Shaped by Gods Word.”  Today we are in 2 Kings 22.Josiah becomes King at 8 years old - he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, and followed completely the ways of David (Vs 2).  In his 18th year of reign he begins Temple renovations.  You see The Temple was once again in a shambles after years of homologated idol worship within.  In the process The Book of Law is found.  Josia...  Read More

Good Morning “Careful What You Pray For.”  Today we are in 2 Kings 21.Yesterday we scratched our heads as we wondered how all of the pieces fit together.  We know God is unchangeable, He DOES NOT change His mind (1 Samuel 15:29, Numbers 23:19). Yet we see times in Scripture where it seems that way.  We know there is nothing we can do to add a single minute to our days, (Luke 12:25-26) yet we see e...  Read More

Good Morning “Simply Trusting God.”  Today we’re in 2 Kings 20.  King Hezekiah of Judah is sick.  His health is failing.  Isaiah brings a Word from The Lord.  This is it, he will die.  While on his death bed, Hezekiah prays to God to extend his life. Isaiah comes to tell Hezekiah his life would be extended 15 years. The second part of the chapter documents how Hezekiah showed off all the treasures...  Read More

Good Morning “Reminded Gods Got It”.  Today we are in 2 Kings 19.We ended the chapter yesterday with the King of Assyria, through his commander, mocking The Lord and Hezekiah in an effort to win the nations allegiance.  Echos of our current presidential race doesn’t it?  The story doesn’t end in chapter 18 though.In the face of what seems like insurmountable odds, Hezekiah has a decision to make. ...  Read More

Good Morning “Fearless of Man, Faithful to God.”  Today we are in 2 Kings 18.  Hezekiah is on the scene!  There’s a new sheriff in town… or rather king - of Judah to be exact!  None like him since David!  He did what was right in the eyes of The Lord, even removing the “high places”, cutting down the Asherah Poles, smashing their sacred stones and other elements of false idol worship.  In short, h...  Read More