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We're back and we are talking about the ending of 2 Kings 15. The unrest of royalty in the North (Israel) is still obvious, while the relative stability of the South (Judah) continues. God keeps making theological points through the reigns of the Kings in these two brother nations. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

We want the listeners to know we are taking a short hiatus and will be back with new episodes in May. We can't wait to continue our walk through Scripture with you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

The downhill slide of Northern Israel's monarchy continues. Jeroboam II goes down the same bad path as Jeroboam I. The Kings who come after him do no better. Will the downward spiral ever cease? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

The downhill slide of Northern Israel's monarchy continues. Jeroboam II goes down the same bad path as Jeroboam I. The Kings who come after him do no better. Will the downward spiral ever cease? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Amaziah reigns in Judah and though he does right in the Lord's eyes, he still has some major flaws. His pride seems to get him in trouble with his brothers to the North. Eventually he is pursued and killed by conspirators. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Amaziah reigns in Judah and though he does right in the Lord's eyes, he still has some major flaws. His pride seems to get him in trouble with his brothers to the North. Eventually he is pursued and killed by conspirators. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Jehoahaz, son of Jehu comes to the throne and something very Exodus-like happens. Then, another Joash (Jehoash) appears, this time in the North. The North now has a chance to right wrongs of the past and be "resurrected." Will they carve out a better future than their idol worshiping past? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Jehoahaz, son of Jehu comes to the throne and something very Exodus-like happens. Then, another Joash (Jehoash) appears, this time in the North. The North now has a chance to right wrongs of the past and be "resurrected." Will they carve out a better future than their idol worshiping past? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Johoash/Joash has come to the throne in Judah. What does this mean for God's people? Will it be a good reign or will there be surprising events? Interesting, Johoash takes the throne at 7 years old leading the reader to believe there could be a good future ahead. Certainly the repair of the Temple is a good thing. In the end, however, a surprising turn will take place. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Johoash/Joash has come to the throne in Judah. What does this mean for God's people? Will it be a good reign or will there be surprising events? Interesting, Johoash takes the throne at 7 years old leading the reader to believe there could be a good future ahead. Certainly the repair of the Temple is a good thing. In the end, however, a surprising turn will take place. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

The reign of Athaliah ends and the reign of Joash begins in Judah. The mirror images of the judgement upon the Northern Kingdom and the judgement upon the Southern Kingdom have striking correspondence. Joash gives a reason for hope in the future of the South. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

The reign of Athaliah ends and the reign of Joash begins in Judah. The mirror images of the judgement upon the Northern Kingdom and the judgement upon the Southern Kingdom have striking correspondence. Joash gives a reason for hope in the future of the South. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Jehu erradicates the prophets of Baal from the Northern Kingdom and receives God's commendation for doing according to what was in God's heart. But still, Jehu does not turn from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat - specifically, worshiping golden calves. Also we spend a little time introducing Athaliah, the only Queen to reign over either Israel or Judah. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Jehu erradicates the prophets of Baal from the Northern Kingdom and receives God's commendation for doing according to what was in God's heart. But still, Jehu does not turn from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat - specifically, worshiping golden calves. Also we spend a little time introducing Athaliah, the only Queen to reign over either Israel or Judah. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Jehu continues to carry out God's judgement against the house of Ahab. But does he go too far? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Jehu continues to carry out God's judgement against the house of Ahab. But does he go to0 far? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Jehu is anointed to carry out the Lord's will in fulfillment of 1 Kings 19:16-17. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Jehu is anointed to carry out the Lord's will in fulfillment of 1 Kings 19:16-17. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Being confused in this part of scripture is no surprise. Joram (Jehoram) and Ahaziah are names that have come up already as kings, only in North Israel instead of Judah. This means we are seeing the names again. Why? Does the confusion in reading speak to the spiritual confusion in the ancient nations of Israel? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Being confused in this part of scripture is no surprise. Joram (Jehoram) and Ahaziah are names that have come up already as kings, only in North Israel instead of Judah. This means we are seeing the names again. Why? Does the confusion in reading speak to the spiritual confusion in the ancient nations of Israel? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Ths Shunammite woman comes back after wandering for 7 years and has her land, home, the bounty that would've been produced from her land restored to her. Next, we finally see the instruction given to Elijah in 1 Kings 19 begin to be carried out by Elisha in the anointing of a Gentile king, Hazael of Syria. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Ths Shunammite woman comes back after wandering for 7 years and has her land, home, the bounty that would've been produced from her land restored to her. Next, we finally see the instruction given to Elijah in 1 Kings 19 begin to be carried out by Elisha in the anointing of a Gentile king, Hazael of Syria. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Surprisingly four lepers become the protagonists of our story in which an enemy army is routed by our God and good news is spread to a besieged and starving population. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Surprisingly four lepers become the protagonists of our story in which an enemy army is routed by our God and good news is spread to a besieged and starving population. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

The story of the seige of Israel by the Arameans is strange to be sure. One of the strangest parts is that the woman approaches the king to ask for justice (??) because the other mother has not given up her son to be cannibalized along with this woman's son. Who are these two women? Whom do they represent? The text of Kings and the Old Testament has given us clues. Always, there is more going on than the surface of the text easily gives up. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

The story of the seige of Israel by the Arameans is strange to be sure. One of the strangest parts is that the woman approaches the king to ask for justice (??) because the other mother has not given up her son to be cannibalized along with this woman's son. Who are these two women? Whom do they represent? The text of Kings and the Old Testament has given us clues. Always, there is more going on than the surface of the text easily gives up. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Two more Elisha stories shed light on God's work among the wayward people of Israel, but also on Jesus's work among the post-resurrection church. A floating axe head is used to bring attention to baptism along with the cancellation of spiritual debts. Then stories about blindness and sight come together in Elisha's miraculous intervention first against, but then on behalf of, the enemies of God's people. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Two more Elisha stories shed light on God's work among the wayward people of Israel, but also on Jesus's work among the post-resurrection church. A floating axe head is used to bring attention to baptism along with the cancellation of spiritual debts. Then stories about blindness and sight come together in Elisha's miraculous intervention first against, but then on behalf of, the enemies of God's people. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

The story of the miraculous healing of Naaman the leper through Elisha is one that is fairly well known among Jesus followers. But perhaps we don't understand the typological relevance it offers. Is this the story of God's incorporation of Gentiles into His divine plan? Is it a story that includes baptism and new creation? And what about this entering into the house of a foreign god and YHWH being ok with it? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

The story of the miraculous healing of Naaman the leper through Elisha is one that is fairly well known among Jesus followers. But perhaps we don't understand the typological relevance it offers. Is this the story of God's incorporation of Gentiles into His divine plan? Is it a story that includes baptism and new creation? And what about this entering into the house of a foreign god and YHWH being ok with it? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Today we talk about two stories about Elisha's ministry that have an interesting connection: bread (during a famine). Does this bread speak more about spiritual things than about physical things? Why is "wild food" deadly prior to Elisha's miracle? What story does the second vignette remind us of from the New Testament and why? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Today we talk about two stories about Elisha's ministry that have an interesting connection: bread (during a famine). Does this bread speak more about spiritual things than about physical things? Why is "wild food" deadly prior to Elisha's miracle? What story does the second vignette remind us of from the New Testament and why? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

We continue the story of Elisha and the Shunnamite woman in 2 Kings 4. The child that the woman was miraculously blessed with has died! (This sounds strikingly similar to the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 17.) Elisha will be used to raise the child miraculously in a very similar fashion to that of his predecessor. But what does this mean for the typological connections to the New Testament? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

We continue the story of Elisha and the Shunnamite woman in 2 Kings 4. The child that the woman was miraculously blessed with has died! (This sounds strikingly similar to the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 17.) Elisha will be used to raise the child miraculously in a very similar fashion to that of his predecessor. But what does this mean for the typological connections to the New Testament? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Elisha is doing some very Elijah-like things in this section of Scripture, including meeting widows in their time of need and causing jars of oil to not run out. But there are some distinct differences in the way each prophet's ministry is playing out in their respective time periods. What are these differences telling us as we continue to see all the Scriptures as being about Jesus and His ministry both pre- and post-resurrection? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Elisha is doing some very Elijah-like things in this section of Scripture, including meeting widows in their time of need and causing jars of oil to not run out. But there are some distinct differences in the way each prophet's ministry is playing out in their respective time periods. What are these differences telling us as we continue to see all the Scriptures as being about Jesus and His ministry both pre- and post-resurrection? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

We explore a weird story that includes Elisha but does not center on him. Jehoram, who is Ahab's second son, has come to the throne in Israel. He is not quite as bad as his mom and dad in his desire to follow other gods, and yet his idolatry is disturbingly similar to what the reader has seen throughout Kings. With multiple references to Egypt, the wilderness, and the conquest, this story seems to lead the reader to make connections between Israel and oppressive regimes like the Egypt they were led out of in the Exodus. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

We explore a weird story that includes Elisha but does not center on him. Jehoram, who is Ahab's second son, has come to the throne in Israel. He is not quite as bad as his mom and dad in his desire to follow other gods, and yet his idolatry is disturbingly similar to what the reader has seen throughout Kings. With multiple references to Egypt, the wilderness, and the conquest, this story seems to lead the reader to make connections between Israel and oppressive regimes like the Egypt they were led out of in the Exodus. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

The story of Elijah's ascension ends with a curious account of 50 men searching for his body for 3 days, yet without success. A Jesus prophecy? Next Elisha cleanses bitter water, reminding us of Moses. Finally, wild beasts come out of the woods and maul 42 young men - a story that should not take the reader by surprise in the same way that it has often done. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

The story of Elijah's ascension ends with a curious account of 50 men searching for his body for 3 days, yet without success. A Jesus prophecy? Next Elisha cleanses bitter water, reminding us of Moses. Finally, wild beasts come out of the woods and maul 42 young men - a story that should not take the reader by surprise in the same way that it has often done. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Elijah is being taken by God as his time in this life comes to a close. Elisha will get to see it happen. Several occurances throughout this passage give us a glimpse into Jesus' final time with His disciples. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Elijah is being taken by God as his time in this life comes to a close. Elisha will get to see it happen. Several occurances throughout this passage give us a glimpse into Jesus' final time with His disciples. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Ahaziah's life ends without fanfare as he tries to seek wisdom from a foreign god. YHWH's prophet, Elijah, pronounces his certain death and no show of force will hinder the Lord's will from being done. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Ahaziah's life ends without fanfare as he tries to seek wisdom from a foreign god. YHWH's prophet, Elijah, pronounces his certain death and no show of force will hinder the Lord's will from being done. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Ahab, King of Israel, goes out to battle even though the prophet of YHWH has clearly stated it will result in his death. As predicted he dies even though he disgueses himself in order to hide from God's judgement. His death fulfills YHWH's word and his son Ahaziah begins to reign in his place. Meanwhile, Jehoshaphat reigns in Judah with a primarily good track record. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

Ahab, King of Israel, goes out to battle even though the prophet of YHWH has clearly stated it will result in his death. As predicted he dies even though he disgueses himself in order to hide from God's judgement. His death fulfills YHWH's word and his son Ahaziah begins to reign in his place. Meanwhile, Jehoshaphat reigns in Judah with a primarily good track record. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eatscripture/support

The final chapter of first Kings comes into focus with an alliance between North & South Israel, between Ahab & Jehoshaphat. They have agreed to go to war together against Syria. However, although Jehoshaphat is keen on hearing a word from YHWH about the battles' outcome Ahab is reluctant. The reader is given a view into the "heavenly boardroom" as YHWH's Divine Council helps plan Ahab's ultimate demise. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eatscripture/support

The final chapter of first Kings comes into focus with an alliance between North & South Israel, between Ahab & Jehoshaphat. They have agreed to go to war together against Syria. However, although Jehoshaphat is keen on hearing a word from YHWH about the battles' outcome Ahab is reluctant. The reader is given a view into the "heavenly boardroom" as YHWH's Divine Council helps plan Ahab's ultimate demise. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eatscripture/support

In 1 Kings 21 Ahab is trying to take possession of a vineyard from a righteous man who exemplifies to be faithful to the Lord's will. Through the work of his evil wife, Jezebel, he acquires the vineyard which does not belong to him. For the attentive reader, many earmarks can be found throughout the story pointing one forward to the great story of God's vineyard being unjustly threatened by the future religious elite. The great Son and Vineyard Owner will also be killed through evil schemes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eatscripture/support

In 1 Kings 21 Ahab is trying to take possession of a vineyard from a righteous man who exemplifies to be faithful to the Lord's will. Through the work of his evil wife, Jezebel, he acquires the vineyard which does not belong to him. For the attentive reader, many earmarks can be found throughout the story pointing one forward to the great story of God's vineyard being unjustly threatened by the future religious elite. The great Son and Vineyard Owner will also be killed through evil schemes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eatscripture/support

Battles take place between Ahab and Ben-hadad (the king of Syria). The first battle goes quite well with a wonderful Israelite victory (Ahab did it God's way). The second battle ends with victory on the battlefield but defeat in the heart of Israel's king (Ahab). Everything is followed by a strange prophetic sign which becomes the key for understanding Ahab's spiritual problem. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatscripture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eatscripture/support