Elisha traveled about Israel as God’s spokesman. During that travel he passed by a town named Shunem. One day as he was passing through, a woman of that town invited him to eat bread. And so, it was, that every time he passed through Shunem, he stopped at her house to eat. Hers was an … Continue reading “Are You Really Seeking God in All You Do?”
Jehovah Jireh, God will provide. Within scripture this word description of God first occurs in Genesis 22:14. “And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah Jireh. Remember that God’s Holy Scripture is His revealing of Himself to us through His word. As Abraham climbed that mountain to sacrifice to God his son upon God’s … Continue reading “Do You Believe God is Your Provider?”
The battle between Israel and Judah had continued since the passing of Solomon. Jeroboam had led the tribes of Israel into idolatrous worship. King Ahab led them into the worship of Baal as well. King Asa of Judah was one God Fearing Man who restored Judah to worshipping God, after a time in which the … Continue reading “What Can One God Fearing Man Do?”
In 2 Kings 6, we saw that Elisha was able to face the impossible battles of life; because he saw the armies of God surrounding him. That began this our study into Elisha’s ministry. Each step of his journey was orchestrated by a Sovereign, just and righteous God. Elisha had been chosen by God. He … Continue reading “What Happens When We Fail to Teach our Children?”
And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth. Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty (Exodus 34:6-7). What really is goodness? Is it as some would say, complete tolerance and acceptance of all … Continue reading “What Really is the Goodness of God?”
