In today's passage, we encounter two kings from Judah and five from Israel.  Yet, in general, though we are talking about kings of nations, we find it boring.  This raises…

Unless You Repent

March 27, 2022
Amaziah begins as a faithful king, submitting to God’s word even in the midst of challenging circumstances. Yet, after a miraculous victory, he tragically turns to idolatry, and he refuses…
Jehoash begins his reign well due to the godly influence of the priest, Jehoiada. Jehoash even begins to show some maturity perhaps even exceeding Jehoiada's. Tragically though, at Jehoiada’s death,…

Revival or Revolution

February 20, 2022
God anoints Jehu to be king, and he follows God’s will in removing Ahab’s descendants and Queen Jezebel. Yet, while most of what Jehu does pleases God, there are times…

The Gathering Storm

February 13, 2022
God promised in 1 Kings 19 that he would punish the house of Israel through Elisha, Hazael, and Jehu.  We have not heard anything in 10 chapters about this, but…
In Israel’s rebellion, God brings judgment upon them. Yet, even when they reach their nadir, they refuse to repent but instead, curse God. The King thinks his words will have…

Crucial Contrasts, II

January 16, 2022
Who knew that a pagan general being cleansed of leprosy could yield such glories for the living God? Well, God knew. Pastor Mollenkopf examines four more powerful contrasts in this…