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Today's Readings: 2 Kings 1-2:25; Acts 13:42-14:7; Psalm 139:1-24; Proverbs 17:19-21
English Versions
Today's Readings: 2 Kings 1-2:25; Acts 13:42-14:7; Psalm 139:1-24; Proverbs 17:19-21 in NIV; KJV; NLT; NKJV; ESV; NASBSpanish
Reina-Valera 1960 (RVR1960); Reina-Valera 1995 (RVR1995); Nueva Versión Internacional (NVI); La Biblia de las Américas (LBLA)2Kings 1 Ahaziah fell through the lattice of his upper room in Samaria and injured himself. He sent messengers to consult with Baal-Zebub instaed of the living God. Elijah heard about this and met with Ahaziah's messengers and told them that Ahaziah would die. Ahaziah sent three companies of men on separate times to arrest Elijah, but each time fire from heaven would destroy them. The captain of the third company begged for his life. The angel told him to go with them to see Ahaziah. Elijah told Ahaziah because he went to consult with Baal-Zebub instead of God, he would die.
Let us make absolutely sure that the God we pray to and consult with is not a god or idol but the One and Only living God, the God of Jesus Christ.2Kings 2 in Verse 1-18, Elijah was taken up to heaven in this chapter. Before he was taken up, his successor, Elisha asked him for a double portion of his spirit. Elijah said that was a difficult thing to grant but if Elisha saw him taken up his wish would be granted. In v.19-22, the water was purified (healed) through a miracle and Elisha was jeered by young men, and he called a curse on them and they were mauled.
Links to 2Kings
Textweek on 1 and 2 Kings
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
COMMENTARY PAGE FOR BIBLECENTRE.NET - MANY COMMENTARY LINKS
The Commentary Page
The Commentary Page
Arthur Pink: Gleanings from Elisha: His Life and MiraclesPlease check out the other references as well as Thompson found in these links:
Thompson Chain Reference on Elijah
Thompson Chain Reference on Elisha
Thompson Chain Reference on Ahaziah
Kings of Israel and Judah
Information on the Kings of Israel
Information on the Kings of Judah1 Kings 22, with Commentaries, verse by verse
David Malik An Argument of First and Second Kings
Pink on the Life of Elijah
Textweek on 1 and 2 Kings
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Spurgeon on 2Kings
Series Title: Studies in the Life of Elijah by J. Hampton Keathley, III (1Kings 17-2Kings 2)
Guzik CommentariesLinks to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Acts 13.42-14.7
This is the First Missionary Journey (Acts 13.4 - 14.28). Let us notice that Paul and Barnabas were set apart to do the work.Paul's First Missionary Journey
Paul and Barnabas presented the Gospel to the Jews in a locak synagogue. This had the Jews thinking about the Gospel. Some were receptive, others were resisting the Gospel. The next Sabbath, the whole city was out to hear Paul. The unbelieving Jews became jealous and cause Paul and Barnabas trouble. Paul then turn to the Gentiles and preached the word and the Gentiles were receptive. Word of application: The Gospel will divide people into either being responsive or resistive towards it. Then we should go to the ones who are receptive to the Gospel.
In Acts 14.1-7 In Icononium, the unbelieving Jews stirred up trouble for Paul and Barnabas. But Paul and his companions kept on being faithful to the Gospel and spoke boldly defending and presenting it to everyone.
Verse to meditate on: Acts 13.48: When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.
Please checked out the other references as well as Thompson found in these links:
Thompson Chain Reference on Paul
Thompson Chain Reference on Barnabas
Thompson Chain Reference on Holy SpiritActs 13, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Acts 14, with Commentaries, verse by verseDeffinbaugh on Acts
IVP Commentsry on Acts
David Guzik's Commentary on Acts
Ray Stedman on Acts
David Hoke on Acts
Chronology of Acts and the Epistles
Links to Commentaries and other References - Acts
Psalm 139, with Commentaries, verse by verse
This is a well known psalm and shows us that that God is all-powerful (omnipotent), is everywhere (omnipresent), and all-knowing (omniscient). God knows us even before birth and we cannot hide from His presence.Verse to meditate on: 7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?
Jonah the prophet learnt the hard way that he could can run from God but he could not hide!!
Proverbs 17, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Proverbs 17.19-21
Let us learn not to quarrel, and not to have a perverse heart.Jesus Saves
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June 21 Readings
June 20 Readings
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Today's Readings: 1 Kings 22:1-53; Acts 13:16-41; Psalm 138:1-8; Proverbs 17:17-18
Today's Readings: 1 Kings 22:1-53; Acts 13:16-41; Psalm 138:1-8; Proverbs 17:17-18 in NIV; KJV; NLT; NKJV; ESV; NASB
1 Kings 22.1-28; 2Chronicles 18.1-27 Ahab, king of Israel, and Jehoshaphat, king of Judah met as allies against the king of Aram. Jehoshaphat wanted the counsel of God and asked Ahab if there was a prophet in Israel, so that they could seek the counsel of the Lord whether they should go to war against Romoth-gilead. Ahab had his prophets but they did not have the Spirit of God within them. Jehoshaphat sensing this, asked if there was another prophet present. Ahab said that there was the prophet Micaiah but he never prophesied any good (in Ahab's favor). Jehoshaphat requested Micaiah and he answered opposite to what the lying prophets told Ahab and Jehoshaphat. The truth was the Lord did not give Ramoth-Gilead.in the hands of Ahab and Jehoshaphat. Micaiah was put in prison for speaking the truth. How many of us would stand up for the truth and pay the consequences?Ahab was killed by a random arrow, at Ramoth-Gilead (1Kings 22.29-36; 2Chronicles 18.28-34) even though he disguised himself. Ahab's blood was licked up by dogs as the Lord had declared in 1Kings 21.19.
Jehoshaphat was the king of Judah 1 Kings 22:41-50; 2 Chronicles 20:31-21:1; 2 Chronicles 17-21:3 during the reign of Ahab. He was a good king although he associated with Ahab. He walked in the ways of Asa, his father and did right in the eyes of the Lord. He did not, however, remove the high places and the people offered sacrifices and burnt offerings there.
Ahaziah was the king of Israel (1Kings 22.51-53). He was the son of Ahab and did evil in the eyes of the Lord. He had Ahab and Jezebel as two perfect evil examples to follow.
Please check out the other references as well as Thompson found in these links:
Thompson Chain Reference on Ahab
Thompson Chain Reference on Jehoshaphat
Thompson Chain Reference on Micaiah
Kings of Israel and Judah
Information on the Kings of Israel
Information on the Kings of Judah1 Kings 22, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Guzik on 1Kings 19
Textweek on 1 and 2 Kings
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Spurgeon on 1Kings
Series Title: Studies in the Life of Elijah by J. Hampton Keathley, III (1Kings 17-2Kings 2)
Links to Commentaries and other References - 1 KingsActs 13.16-41
This is the First Missionary Journey (acts 13.4-14.28). Let us notice that Paul and Barnabas were set apart to do the work.Paul's First Missionary Journey
In Pisidian Antioch. (v. 13-52), Paul took the opportunity to speak at the local synagogue. He started off speaking about how God had acted in the Old Testament and how the Messiah came through the people of Israel. He identified the Messiah as Jesus. The Messiah came to the Jews but they did not recognize Him, condemned Him and put Him to death, God raised Him from the dead. He pointed out how the Old Testament prophecies were fulfilled through Him.Application: We can learn from Paul! He took every opportunity he had to spread the Gospel. He knew the Word of God because he studied it and knew how to relate it to the people around him whether they were the religious Jews or the God-fearing Greeks.
Verse to meditate on: 38"Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. 39Through him everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from by the law of Moses.
Please checked out the other references as well as Thompson found in these links:
Resources on Paul
Thompson Chain Reference on Barnabas
Thompson Chain Reference on Holy SpiritActs 13, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Deffinbaugh on Acts
IVP Commentsry on Acts
David Guzik's Commentary on Acts
Ray Stedman on Acts
David Hoke on Acts
Chronology of Acts and the Epistles
Links to Commentaries and other References - ActsPsalm 138, with Commentaries, verse by verse
This is a song of praise for God who gave the people help againt their opponents.
Verse to meditate on: 8 The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O LORD, endures forever-do not abandon the works of your hands.Proverbs 17, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Proverbs 17.17-18
Verse to meditate on: 17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Thank God for friends and Christian brothers (and sisters) in our lives to encourage us!Jesus Saves
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June 19 Readings
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Today's Readings: 1 Kings 20-21:29; Acts 12:24-13:15; Psalm 137:1-9; Proverbs 17:16 in NIV; KJV; NLT; NKJV; ESV; NASB
In 1 Kings 20 v. 1-12 Ben-Hadad invaded Samaria, In verses 13-34 Ahab defeated Ben-Hadad and in verse 35-43 a prophet condemns Ahab.Thompson Chain Reference on BenHadad
1Kings 21: King Ahab had coveted Naboth's vineyard. He wanted to buy it from Naboth but he refused to sell it to him. Jezebel came up with an evil scheme on how to get the vineyard. As part of her evil scheme, two evil men accused Naboth of cursing God and the king. Naboth was consequently stoned and Ahab got the vineyard. Elijah, by the word of God, confromted Ahab, and said because he murdered Naboth and stole his vineyard, the dogs will lick Ahab's blood in the same way they licked Naboth's blood. Ahab repented of the sins he committed against Naboth and humbled himself before God. He will not bring disaster on the house of Ahab but on the house of his son. Prayer changes things when done in humility, sincerity and faith.
Please check out the other references as well as Thompson found in these links:
Thompson Chain Reference on Ahab
Thompson Chain Reference on Elijah
Thompson Chain Reference on Jezebel
Figure - Ahab covets Naboth's vineyard
Kings of Israel and Judah
Information on the Kings of Israel
Information on the Kings of Judah1 Kings 20, with Commentaries, verse by verse
1 Kings 21, with Commentaries, verse by verseGuzik on 1Kings 19
Pink on the Life of Elijah
Textweek on 1 and 2 Kings
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Spurgeon on 1Kings
Series Title: Studies in the Life of Elijah by J. Hampton Keathley, III (1Kings 17-2Kings 2)
Guzik CommentariesLinks to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Acts 12.24-13.15
In Acts 12 verse to meditate on: 24But the word of God continued to increase and spread.Acts 13
This was the beginning of the Missioary Journeys. This is the First Missionary Journey (acts 13.4 - 14.28). Let us notice that Paul and Barnabas were set apart to do the work. This was God's desire not man's desire. It was the Holy Spirit who determined the work. Let us not everything done was according to the will of the Spirit.Paul's First Missionary Journey
They went to Cyprus (v. 4-12) and to Pisidian Antioch. (v. 13-52). In Cyrus they met opposition from a Jewish sorcerer, Elymas and a false prophet, Bar-Jesus. The pro-consul, Sergus Paulus wanted to hear the word of God but Paul and Barnabas met oppositon from Elymas and Bar-Jesus. Paul rebuked Elymas and he beame blind.
Paul always took the opportunity to speak at the local synagogue. This was no exception in Psidian Antioch.
Please checked out the other references as well as Thompson found in these links:
Thompson Chain Reference on Paul
Thompson Chain Reference on Barnabas
Thompson Chain Reference on Holy SpiritActs 12, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Acts 13, with Commentaries, verse by verseDeffinbaugh on Acts
IVP Commentsry on Acts
David Guzik's Commentary on Acts
Ray Stedman on Acts
David Hoke on Acts
Chronology of Acts and the Epistles
Links to Commentaries and other References - Acts
Psalm 137, with Commentaries, verse by verse
This is a song of the exiles in Babylon. The captors apparently tormented them to sing songs of joy. They asked God to remembered what the Edomites did on the day Jerusalem fell, and to punish Babylon.Proverbs 17, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Proverbs 17.16
Do we treasure up money and that is our first priority, if that is so we are foolish in our priority. We should aim to gain wisdom.Jesus Saves
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June 18 Readings
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Today's Readings: 1 Kings 19.1-21; Acts 12:1-23; Psalm 136:1-26; Proverbs 17:14-15 in NIV; KJV; NLT; NKJV; ESV; NASB
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Elijah
Today's reading 1 Kings 19
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: 1Kings 19
In 1Kings 19, Elijah had experienced the victory over the prophets of Baal but became afraid for his life when Jezebel told him that she would kill him. Elijah ran for his life. He wanted to die. An angel came to minister to him and gave him food. He traveled to Horeb for forty days and night where he spent the night in a cave, the Lord appeared to Elijah, through a great and powerful wind, earthquake, a fire and then through a gentle whisper. Elijah had the idea that he was the only one serving the Lord! God pointed out to him that he had seven thousand in Israel who did not serve or worship Baal!! God told Elijah to make Jehu king of Israel, Hazael king of Aram and anoint Elisha to succeed Elijah as prophet.
Be careful of a mountain top experience, such as spiritual victory in your life, because there is a possibility of a fall! When the adrenaline stops flowing after a hard task, it is possible for the body to crash, like the case of Elijah. God provided for Elijah's needs where he was at. He gave him something to eat and drink and for him to rest. We are not the only ones doing a particular ministry, that is why we should not feel alone, we are not the Lone Ranger doing it all by ourselves! We are not indispensible, behind every Moses there is a Joshua, behind every Elijah, there is an Elisha!
Thompson Chain Reference on Cornelius
Kings of Israel and Judah
Information on the Kings of Israel
Information on the Kings of Judah
1 Kings 19, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Guzik on 1Kings 19
Pink on the Life of Elijah
Textweek on 1 and 2 Kings
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Spurgeon on 1Kings
Series Title: Studies in the Life of Elijah by J. Hampton Keathley, III (1Kings 17-2Kings 2)
Guzik Commentaries
Links to Commentaries and other References - 1 Kings
Today's Reading Acts 12
Acts 12.1-23
Herod put to death James, the brother of JOhn. He was the first apostke to be martyed The Greek word martus signifies a witness who testifies to a fact of which he
has knowledge from personal observation. This is how we got the word martyr! Janes was a faithful eye-witness of the Lord. Peter was imprisoned by Herod, but he had a miraculous escape from prison. We need to understand that when our time is come to meet the Lord, then it will happen! It happened for James but not for Peter!
Do you beliebe in angels? They are God's messengers and angels to minister to us. An angel minister to Elijah when he fled from Jezebel and an angel freed Peter from prison
Thompson Chain Reference on Angel
Herod faced a gruesome death because he was not humble and thought that he was a god, so an angel struck him! He reaped what he sowed (Galatians 6.7).
In Acts 12 verse to meditate on: 24But the word of God continued to increase and spread.
Thompson Chain Reference on Peter
Thompson Chain Reference on James
Thompson Chain Reference on Barnabas
Acts 12, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Deffinbaugh on Acts
IVP Commentsry on Acts
David Guzik's Commentary on Acts
Ray Stedman on Acts
David Hoke on Acts
Chronology of Acts and the Epistles
Precept Austin on Acts
David Guzik's Commentary on Acts 12
Links to Commentaries and other References - Acts
Readings from Psalms 136
This is a psalm of thanksgiving to God. Please note the repeating phrase 'His love endures forever'. Another repaeting phrase is 'Give thanks to': the Lord (v. 1); God of gods (v.2); Lord of lords (v.3) another phrase 'to him who' or 'who'. This psalms is so rich about the attributes of God. When we are depressed about our life, we should read this psalm and focus on God rather than on ourselves and our troubles.
Verse to meditate on:
1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good.
His love endures forever.
3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords:
His love endures forever.
Psalm 136, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Excepts from Prayer, Praise, and Promises by Dr. Warren Wiersbe
Psalm 136; Psalm 136
Links to Commentaries and other References - Psalms
Proverbs 17, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Proverbs 17.14-15
Before we start a quarrel, let us put to heart what it says in verse 14. In verse 15 that was what was done to the Lord Jesus. Barabbas was released and Jesus was condemned.
When a dam is breached, there is no way to hold the water back and there would be massive destruction. We saw how the levies broke when hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005. In the same way, our words can create massive damages in our relationships.
Maybe this was where we got the expression 'a fool and his money is soon parted.
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June 16 Readings
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Today's Readings: 1 Kings 15:25-17:24; Acts 10:24-48; Psalm 134:1-3; Proverbs 17:9-11 in NIV; KJV; NLT; NKJV; ESV; NASB1Kings 15
Nadab, (1Kings 15.25-31) King of Israel was an evil king, following in the way of idolatry of his father Jeroboam. Baasha killed Nadab and also ended killing all of Jeroboam's family.Baasha, King of Israel (1Kings 15.33-16.7) became king of Israel and was an evil king following the ways of Jeroboam.. Jehu prophesied that Baasha and his family would be killed.. Baasha's house would be desolate like Jeroboam, He had a son Elah who succeeded him as king.
1Kings 16: Baasha, King of Israel (1Kings 15.33-16.7) became king of Israel and was an evil king following the ways of Jeroboam.. Jehu prophesied that Baasha and his family would be killed.. Baasha's house would be desolate like Jeroboam, He had a son Elah who succeeded him as king.
Elah, King of Israel (1Kings 16.8-14) was also an evil king. He had also cause Israel to worship idols. Zimri killed the family of Baasha, leaving no male survivors of Baasha's family.
Zimri, King of Israel (1Kings 16.15-20) was an evil king Zimri had killed Elah, king of Israel and became king. Omri, the commander of the Israelite army overthrew Zimri and became king.
Omri, King of Israel (1Kings 16.21-28) was also an evil king and sinned more than the other kings before him. He had a son, Ahab, who succeeded him as king.
Ahab, becomes King of Israel (1Kings 16.29-34) was the most evil of the Kings of Israel. The Bible said that ‘He not only considered it trivial to commit the sins of Jeroboam, but he also married Jezebel and began to serve Baal and worship him.
1 Kings 15, with Commentaries, verse by verse
1 Kings 16, with Commentaries, verse by verse
1 Kings 17, with Commentaries, verse by verseGuzik on 1Kings 15
Guzik on 1Kings 16
Guzik on 1Kings 17Textweek on 1 and 2 Kings
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Spurgeon on 1Kings
Series Title: Studies in the Life of Elijah by J. Hampton Keathley, III (1Kings 17-2Kings 2)
Guzik CommentariesLinks to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Acts 10.24-48
Peter went to Cornelius' house. Cornelius told him how he was praying and saw an angel who told him how to find Peter. Peter realized at that point that God showed no favoritism but reaches all men whether Jews or gentiles. He then gave a description on the eyewitness account of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit came on these gentiles as well to the astonishement of the circumcised believers. Let us not forget that God reaches out to ALL people regardless of race, socioeconimic background, circumstance. Salvation is available to ALL people IF they put their trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Likewise the Holy Spirit is available to ALL believers when Jesus becomes the Lord and Savior of our lives.
Verse to meditate on : 34Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism 35but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right.
Thompson Chain Reference on Cornelius
Thompson Chain Reference on PeterActs 10, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Deffinbaugh on Acts
IVP Commentsry on Acts
David Guzik's Commentary on Acts
Ray Stedman on Acts
David Hoke on Acts
Chronology of Acts and the Epistles
Links to Commentaries and other References - Acts
Psalm 134, with Commentaries, verse by verse
This is a song os ascents. Verse to meditate on: 2 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the LORD.Verse to meditate on: 1 How good and pleasant it is
when brothers live together in unity!Proverbs 17, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Proverbs 17.9-11
We can tell a wise person by the way on he handles rebuke (v. 10).Jesus Saves
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