Podcasts about 2 kings

2 Kings 7:1-4

Join us with McKay Christensen who has served as Managing Director of External Relations at BYU and management strategy instructor at the BYU Marriott School of Business as we explore the mantle being passed from Elijah to Elisha. What do we mean by a mantle in the Church? Are mantles for more than prophets and missionaries?

2 Kings 6:24-33

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Today, the kingdom of Israel falls with finality as for the longest time they have denied the ways of the Lord that would make them distinct from the surrounding nations. After spiraling madly away from the Lord for decades, the Lord allows the king of Assyria to conquer Israel and deport it's people to foreign lands. In his quest to conquer nation after nation, Sennacherib sets his sights on Judah, and sends messengers to demand submission and to arrogantly proclaim Judah's impending doom. King Hezekiah turns to the Lord in his time of trouble, and speaks through the prophet Isaiah to bring good news to the king. 2 Kings 17 – 1:08 .  2 Kings 18 – 10:12 .  2 Kings 19 – 19:32 . :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

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2 Kings 6:18-23

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The kings of Israel have fallen so far from the way of life that the Lord had called them to follow, that by this point they are completely unrecognizable from the nations around them. As we read, notice that as the kings move further away from the Lord and his statutes, the more violent, unpredictable, and selfish they become. While Judah's kings continuously neglect the high places of idol worship, most of them still continue to serve God themselves. And if you're curious about anything else these kings did, good luck finding the Historical Record of Israel's and Judah's Kings. 2 Kings 14 - 1:11 .  2 Kings 15 - 7:54 .  2 Kings 16 - 16:11 .  Psalm 103 - 20:52 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

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2 Kings 6:8-17

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Today, we'll hear the account of King Joash, the infant heir to the throne who was rescued from a royal slaughter and raised in the temple of God. With guidance from Jehoiada the priest, Joash is inaugurated as a child king over Judah, and he begins the work of repairing the temple. Hazael has become the king of Aram just as Elisha had prophesied, and the army of Jehoahaz, king of Israel is almost completely wiped out. Jehoahaz's son Jehoash visits Elisha before he dies of illness, where Elisha has a final prophecy for Israel's king. 2 Kings 11 - 1:12 .  2 Kings 12 - 5:51 .  2 Kings 13 - 11:07 .  Psalm 102 - 17:22 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 2 Kings 11–12, 2 Chronicles 24, 1 Timothy 6 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the June 24th episode of the Daily Radio Bible! Join Hunter, your Bible reading coach, as we journey together through the pages of scripture on day 176 of our year-long adventure. Today, we'll explore gripping stories from 2 Kings 11–12, 2 Chronicles 24, and 1 Timothy 6—witnessing the dramatic rise of young King Joash, the hidden works of God behind seemingly unchanging evil, and the call to live out true godliness and contentment. Along the way, Hunter encourages us to shed transactional views of God and embrace the unwavering truth that we are loved, full stop. Grab your Bible, prepare your heart, and let's warm ourselves by the fires of God's love together. TODAY'S DEVOTION: God is at work, even when evil wears the crown. Seven years. That's how long Athaliah, the evil queen, reigned—a time marked by violence, heartbreak, and darkness. She took the throne through bloodshed, even murdering her own grandchildren. Her story reminds us of how deeply entrenched evil can seem, wearing the crown and calling the shots for years on end. She was a daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, a legacy of darkness, and for seven years, all must have seemed lost. But as we read in the story of Joash, we discover that things are not always as they seem and they will not always remain as they are. Hidden away, out of sight, within the quiet places of the temple, was hope—a child, a son, preserved by God's providence. God's kingdom was advancing even when no one could see it, even when hopelessness filled the air. At just the right time, Joash was revealed and crowned, the entrenched evil uprooted, and hope restored to the people. This is a picture—a compelling, even if incomplete, foreshadowing—of what God is doing not just in the pages of ancient scripture, but in our own stories. Behind the scenes, beneath the surface, God is always at work. Sometimes it feels as if evil is too strong, too established, and nothing will ever change. But the true King—God's own Son, Jesus—is waiting for the perfect moment to be revealed in power and glory. Unlike Joash, Jesus does not falter. He does not fail. He is accomplishing all that the Father has given him to do, and he will reign forever. Take hope: there is a real King alive, reigning, and even now, God's spirit is preparing hearts, overturning evil's claims, and bringing in his eternal kingdom. Hold on—don't despair when the world's headlines or your life's hardships make it seem otherwise. Trust: your king is coming. That's the good news for us. Behind the tangled mess of our circumstances, behind every "crown" that evil seems to put on, God is present. He is faithful, bringing light in the darkness and hope in the silence. Let us live with that hope. Let us wait on the Lord, trusting that at just the right time, he reveals his salvation. May today you sense—beyond what you see or feel—the steady, unstoppable advance of God's kingdom in and through you. That is my prayer for my soul today, for my family, and for you. May we hold fast to this hope, and may it change how we wait, how we watch, and how we worship. Amen. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

What are the most common questions about the book of 2 Kings? What questions are people asking and why? How can I understand some of the difficult issues in the book of 2 Kings?

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Dave Myers discusses 2 Kings 4:1—“A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, ‘Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves.'”

2 Kings 4; 20 Proverbs 23; 66 Revelation 8-9

2 Kings 4; Proverbs 22-23; Revelation 7-8

2 Kings 6:1-7

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In today's episode, Elisha acts through messengers and servants to accomplish kingdom-altering acts. First, the king of Aram sends his servant Hazael to ask Elisha if the king will recover from his sickness. While speaking with him about the matter, Elisha sees Hazael's future, which one of terrible power and destruction. Later, Elisha sends a young prophet to anoint Jehu, an army commander, to be king over Israel. With a number of cunning strategies, Jehu overthrows the house of Ahab, kills Jezebel, the prophets of a Baal, and avenges the blood of Naboth the Gileadite on behalf of the Lord, who predicted Ahab's fall through Elijah. 2 Kings 8 - 1:11 .  2 Kings 9 - 8:32 .  2 Kings 10 - 18:28 .  Psalm 100 - 27:07 .  Psalm 101 - 27:52 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 2 Kings 8-9, 2 Chronicles 21, 1 Timothy 4 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for June 23rd. On today's episode, we journey through powerful and turbulent moments in Israel's history, reading from 2 Kings 10, 2 Chronicles 22 and 23, and 1 Timothy 5. We'll witness the violent zeal of Jehu as he wipes out Baal worship, the rise of young King Joash in Judah through courage and faith, and receive practical teachings from Paul on caring for widows and elders in the early church. Together, we'll reflect on the shortcomings of human zeal compared to the peace, righteousness, and new beginnings offered through God's radical love in Christ. As we move through scripture and prayer, may you be encouraged to rest in the results of God's zeal, open your heart to his presence, and walk in his joy today. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Jehu's devotion was radical and uncompromising—a devotion that expressed itself in violence and zeal. He set out to rid Israel of BAAL worship, and the results were undeniable: temples destroyed, idols shattered, and those loyal to BAAL swept away. Yet that same zeal left the streets soaked in blood and families in ruins. This kind of zealous effort certainly gets results, but it's not the result God ultimately wants for us. It's not peace. It's not the true rightness that our hearts are hungry for. The story reminds us that even the most determined human effort—no matter how passionate or sincere—can only go so far. Human zeal might shake up kingdoms, but it can't bring about the peace our souls crave. Violence, holy war, radical striving—none of these will yield what we truly need. Our greatest need is not for more striving but for deep, lasting peace with God, for joy and for standing right before him. Those are gifts only one can give. There is only One whose zeal brings what humanity needs. And the results are not the shedding of others' blood, but in his own—God himself, through Jesus, giving his life in co-suffering, self-giving love for this broken world, for us. Jehu is a flawed mirror—a shadow pointing forward to a greater zeal, a purer power. In Christ, we see the true answer to the question of what brings redemption. Isaiah told us: "For a child is born, a son is given… and the government will rest on his shoulders… the zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this." It's God's zeal—not ours, not Jehu's, not anyone else's—that wins the right results in our lives and this world. God's passion in Christ has given us a new beginning, true freedom, and real joy. Everything that needs to be accomplished for us has already been done by Jesus. No one else will do. No other zeal is enough. Let us rest in the results of his zeal. Let us put down the burden of striving to be enough or do enough. Instead, may we abide in what Christ has finished for us—the peace, the standing, the welcome, and new life his love has won. That's the prayer I'm praying today for my own heart, for my family, and for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

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This video provides teaching ideas, discussion prompts, and activities to support the 2 Kings 2-7 lesson in the Come, Follow Me manual.It is designed to serve as a practical resource for teachers, parents, missionaries, and anyone preparing to teach this week's Come, Follow Me lesson.My hope is that these ideas will help simplify your preparation, increase student engagement, and strengthen your confidence as you teach. Lesson Resources and Links Link to "Naaman and Elisha" Video :https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2011-03-0074-naaman-and-elisha?lang=eng Link to Purchase UV pens: https://amzn.to/4xXXLBE  Link to “Live by Faith, Not by Fear" Video: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2017-01-0004-live-by-faith-not-by-fear?lang=eng& Teaching with Power ResourcesFor links to videos, lesson plans, subscriptions, weekly lesson materials, go to www.teachingwithpower.comTo sign up for a Full Old Testament Subscription, go to:  https://www.teachingwithpower.com/product-page/2026-old-testament-bundle-subscription-all-slides-handouts-and-lesson-plansContact: teachingwithpower@gmail.com Credits & NotesMusic provided by the YouTube Audio Library — Dancing StarSome illustrations in this video were generated using Chat GPT AI.Additional Bible illustrations are provided by Sweet Publishing( http://sweetpublishing.com) under the Creative Commons 3.0 Share-Alike License.All other images are in the public domain. DisclaimerThe content of this video reflects my personal insights and teaching ideas. It does not represent the official position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

This video provides teaching ideas, discussion prompts, and activities to support the 2 Kings 2-7 lesson in the Come, Follow Me manual.It is designed to serve as a practical resource for teachers, parents, missionaries, and anyone preparing to teach this week's Come, Follow Me lesson.My hope is that these ideas will help simplify your preparation, increase student engagement, and strengthen your confidence as you teach. Lesson Resources and Links Link to "Naaman and Elisha" Video :https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2011-03-0074-naaman-and-elisha?lang=eng Link to Purchase UV pens: https://amzn.to/4xXXLBE  Link to “Live by Faith, Not by Fear" Video: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2017-01-0004-live-by-faith-not-by-fear?lang=eng& Teaching with Power ResourcesFor links to videos, lesson plans, subscriptions, weekly lesson materials, go to www.teachingwithpower.comTo sign up for a Full Old Testament Subscription, go to:  https://www.teachingwithpower.com/product-page/2026-old-testament-bundle-subscription-all-slides-handouts-and-lesson-plansContact: teachingwithpower@gmail.com Credits & NotesMusic provided by the YouTube Audio Library — Dancing StarSome illustrations in this video were generated using Chat GPT AI.Additional Bible illustrations are provided by Sweet Publishing( http://sweetpublishing.com) under the Creative Commons 3.0 Share-Alike License.All other images are in the public domain. DisclaimerThe content of this video reflects my personal insights and teaching ideas. It does not represent the official position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

2 Kings 2-3; 20 Proverbs 22; 66 Revelation 6-7

2 Kings 2-3; Proverbs 21; Revelation 4-6

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1 Kings 22; 2 Kings 1; 20 Proverbs 21; 66 Revelation 4-5

2 Kings 1; Proverbs 20; Revelation 3

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Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, and 1 Timothy 3 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, where we gather each day to warm our hearts by the fires of God's love and journey together through the pages of Scripture. On this 21st day of June, Hunter, your Bible Reading Coach, guides us through powerful passages in 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, and 1 Timothy. In today's episode, we'll witness miraculous moments from the stories of Elisha, see the faith and prayers of King Jehoshaphat lead to God's deliverance, and hear the New Testament call to faithful leadership and mystery in Christ. Join Hunter as he helps us see how faith opens our eyes to the unseen goodness of God, welcomes both those near and far, and challenges us to live lives marked by love, peace, and gratitude. Let's turn our hearts together to today's reading, prayer, and reflection. TODAY'S DEVOTION: The life of faith is a mystery. Sometimes, all we can see is what's right before us—the armies that surround us, the troubles that besiege us, the hopelessness that presses in. But faith is not limited by our circumstances or by what our eyes can see. In 2 Kings 6, Elisha and his servant are faced with a terrifying sight: they are completely surrounded by a great army. The servant can only see defeat and death. Yet Elisha moves within a deeper mystery—a mystery that faith reveals. Elisha prays that his servant's eyes might be opened, and the Lord answers. Suddenly, the servant sees the hills filled with horses and chariots of fire. What was invisible becomes visible. God was present and fighting for them all along. That is the mystery of faith: there is always more going on than we know. God is at work in the hidden places, in the things we cannot yet see. And the story grows even more mysterious: God does not destroy the enemy army. Instead, those who came in blindness and hostility are led into the very heart of their enemy's city—not to be destroyed, but to be given a feast. A table is set for them, and they are sent away in peace. Those once far off, now are brought near; those blind are given sight. This is the mystery we see fully revealed in Jesus. In Christ, God opens our eyes—those who are near and far, friend and enemy—to see his love, his peace, his welcoming banquet. In Jesus, the perfect human life is lived before us. He loves God with all his heart, soul, mind, and strength, and he loves his neighbor, even when the neighbor is an enemy. For the first time, we see this love embodied in its fullness. God's grace is for all. He opens blind eyes, he welcomes the stranger, he prepares a banquet for those who don't deserve it. The mystery of our faith is that God is so good, so loving, so gracious—to you, to me, and to the world. May our own eyes be opened to this mystery today. May we see God's hand at work beyond our circumstances, and may we learn to love as he loves—near and far, friend and enemy. That's a prayer I have for myself, for my family, and for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

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The books of 1st and 2nd Kings are not simply a record of failure and exile. They are filled with threads of the gospel pointing forward to Jesus Christ. Three of those threads stand out: syncretistic idolatry, the limits of religious reformation, and the lamp of David. Like Israel, we are not tempted to replace Jesus but to add to Him, trusting good gifts more than the Giver. External behavior change can never produce the internal transformation that only God can bring. And just as God preserved the line of David through exile and devastation, He has kept every promise He made, fulfilling them completely in Jesus Christ.

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Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:  2 Kings 4-5, Psalm 83, 1 Timothy 2 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for June 20th. On today's episode, the conversation focused on our continued journey through the Scriptures, reading from 2 Kings 4-5, Psalm 83, and 1 Timothy 2. Several points were raised, including the miraculous stories of Elisha—from the widow's jar of oil to the resurrection of the Shunammite's son and the healing of Naaman's leprosy—revealing God's compassion and power. The discussion explored the deeper meaning of these miracles as signs pointing to the ultimate mediator, Christ Jesus, who reconciles God and humanity. A key theme that emerged was the invitation to trust in God's provision and redemption, pray for all people, and embrace a life marked by gratitude and faith. The episode concludes with prayers for peace, guidance, and a reminder of God's unending love. TODAY'S DEVOTION: There's only one man who can make things right. The woman of Shunam knew this in her deepest places. She knew she needed God's man—Gehazi or anyone else simply would not do. She believed that somehow this one man could bring her boy back to life, could make things right in the face of loss and despair. Elisha goes to the boy, and in a strange, intimate act, lies upon him—face to face, hand to hand, eye to eye. It's as if the man of God is absorbing the boy's death into himself, pouring life back where there was none. In this moment, we catch a foreshadowing of another Man who would one day absorb death itself—not just for one boy, but for the whole world. This Man, Christ Jesus, would take on sin, death, and the grave, and through his own sacrifice, defeat death and pull us close to himself—face to face, hand to hand, eye to eye. God has come in the flesh. He has come to rescue us from death and draw us into life eternal. Jesus—the prophet of prophets, the Lamb of God, the Savior of the world—he alone can make things right in us, for us, and through us. Paul put it plainly: "For there is one God and one mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone." Death has been defeated. Through Christ, true life is offered. In him, we stand face to face with the one who brings us out of death and into resurrection life, even now. May God open our eyes today to see it—to see him, to trust him, and to live in the power and joy of his resurrected presence. That's a prayer for my own soul. That's a prayer for my family, for my wife and my daughters, and my son. And that's a prayer I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

20 Proverbs 5-6; 2 Kings 23-25; 1 Chronicles 1-2; 19 Psalms 10-16; 41 Mark 12-14

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Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:  2 Kings 1–3, Psalm 82, 1 Timothy 1 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for June 19th. Join your Bible reading coach, Hunter, as we journey through 2 Kings 1–3, Psalm 82, and 1 Timothy 1. Today's episode brings us dramatic accounts of prophets, kings, and the power of God's word—from Elijah's fiery confrontations to Elisha's miracles and Paul's letter encouraging faith and love over legalism. As we listen, reflect, and pray together, we're reminded not to miss the heart of the gospel: a life transformed by love, a clean conscience, and genuine faith. Settle in for a time of scripture, reflection, and gratitude as we allow God's living word to direct our hearts. TODAY'S DE TODAY'S DEVOTION: Don't Miss the Point We are so prone to miss the point when we misapply the law. We think that being right with God will come from getting all the rules just so, or being an expert in Scripture, but that can lead us down a path of pride and arrogance—or to self-loathing and despair. When we try to justify ourselves by the law, we find ourselves engaged in a colossal exercise in missing the point. Paul put it clearly to Timothy: "Some people have missed the whole point. They have turned away from these things and spend their time in meaningless discussions." The simple, profound gospel received by faith is what fills our hearts with love, cleanses our conscience of guilt, and makes us new. Paul reminds Timothy of this central truth: the purpose of this whole instruction—the point—is that believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith. This is the real deal. This is the work that God longs to do in us as His Spirit abides in His people: a new heart, a clean conscience, a new life. That's a gift. It's not something to be achieved by mastering the law; the change comes from the Master who abides in us. Through His Spirit, God is reclaiming what was lost. Be certain of this: the power and beauty of the gospel isn't about us mastering the law, but letting the Master master us. When we surrender our hearts, when we let God be God within us, living in the reality of "Christ in you," we are far less likely to miss the love, generosity, and peace that we long for. That life will be yours—and when it is, you'll have something beautiful to offer the world. That's the prayer I have for my own soul. That's the prayer I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer I have for you. May it be so. VOTION: TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

20 Proverbs 2-4; 2 Kings 18-22; 19 Psalms 3-9; 41 Mark 9-11

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We continue in our timeline of the kings of Israel and the kings of Judah today. Remember that King Ahab has died, but at this point Elijah is still alive. Ahab's son Ahaziah is now on the throne, but he won't outlive the Lord's prophecy against Ahab which says that his family line would come to an end in the next generation. King Jehoshaphat continues to reign in Judah and partner with the kings of Israel, pointing each king to consult the Lord through his prophets. And speaking of the prophets, in today's episode Elijah passes his mantle to Elisha who receives a double portion of Elijah's spirit. 2 Kings 1 - 1:13 .  2 Kings 2 - 5:45 .  2 Kings 3 - 12:21 .  2 Kings 4 - 18:26 .  Psalm 98 - 27:28 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

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