Isaiah 44:1-23: The Lord vs. Idols
Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel, And his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: I am the First and I am the Last; Besides Me there is no God. Isaiah 44:6
2 Kings 1 Ahaziah Dies After Inquiring of Baalzebub
‘Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are going to inquire of Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron?’ Now therefore, thus says the Lord: ‘You shall not come down from the bed to which you have gone… (READ MORE)
1 Kings 22 Micaiah Prophesies the Defeat of Ahab and Jehoshaphat
And Micaiah said, “As the Lord lives, whatever the Lord says to me, that I will speak.” 1 Kings 22:14 Micaiah prophesies against Ahab: 22:1-39. Ahab makes a treaty with Judah against the Aramaeans. False prophets promise victory, but Jehoshaphat… (READ MORE)
Judges The Book of Defeat
After the conquest, Israel quickly adapt to a settled life in Canaan. But her spiritual motivation and commitment are soon lost. The unknown author of Judges selects stories out of the extended period from the conquest to the establishment of… (READ MORE)
1 Corinthians 10: Way of Love — Try to Please
… I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. 1 Cor. 10:33 Chapter 10: Idolatry Reexamined Israel’s Errors Repeated? 10:1-22 Israel enjoyed… (READ MORE)