By Sam E. Stone King Jehoshaphat was one of the more godly kings in the time of the divided kingdom. He ruled Judah around 873-848 BC, succeeding his father, Asa, on the throne (2 Chronicles 17:1). The writer declares, “The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because in his early years he walked in the ways his […]
Finding Christ in unexpected places–Psalm 146
By David Faust Jesus’ first disciples were familiar with the Hebrew Scriptures, but he taught with unparalleled authority and gave them new insight into the sacred texts. Then after he died and rose again, the compelling visual aid of Jesus’ resurrection must have taken his instruction to another level of impact. (One of my […]
Where You Live — July 22, 2012
By Dan Lentz 1. Describe an illness you or a family member went through that required a lot of patience. In any difficult situation, what is the hardest thing about waiting for things to get better? Read 2 Kings 8:1-6. 2. How did the Lord take care of the woman and her […]
A king acts on a widow’s behalf–The Uniform Lesson for July 22
By Sam E. Stone To fully appreciate today’s text, we need to review what led up to it. God kept his Word to Abraham when he brought him into the promised land and gave him the “promised son” late in his life. His descendants continued to receive the Lord’s blessings as the nation grew […]
The inescapable God– Psalm 139
By David Faust I’ve endured my share of traffic jams, but there’s one time of the week when the highways are usually free and clear: Sunday morning. As a driver, I wish the roads were always so free of traffic. But as a follower of Christ, I wish the highways were packed on Sundays […]