Written to the Jews living in captivity in Babylon, this two-volume work is a history of the united–and then divided–kingdom of Israel. The books describe the reigns of the kings of both Israel and Judah: there were nineteen kings in the northern kingdom (Israel) and twenty kings in the southern kingdom (Judah). The message of 1–2 Kings was the same message God gave to Moses in Deuteronomy: He would provide blessing for obedience to him and judgment for disobedience. The writer wanted his readers to know that they were in captivity because of disobedience, but obedience to God would bring deliverance. The prophetic ministries of Elijah, Elisha, and Isaiah are highlighted in these books, as these prophets called the people back to God so they could avoid the consequences of rebelling against their covenant with him. The sweep of history within these works, from David’s time through the broken kingdom era, shows us that no human ruler can fulfill God’s ultimate demands. It reveals humanity’s need for the ultimate King, the final Son of David, who alone could satisfy God’s requirements and bring his people deliverance. Reading 1–2 Kings causes us to look forward to the righteous kingdom rule of David’s final Son, the Messiah and our Savior. ▶ Do you know Jesus as your Savior? https://tonyevans.org/know-jesus-christ/ ▶ Stream Sermons: https://tonyevans.org/podcast/ ▶▶ Free Sermon App: https://subsplash.com/tonyevans/app/ ▶▶ DONATE: https://give.tonyevans.org/the-alternative/donation ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtonyevans/ ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtonyevans/ ▶ Are you a preacher? Free sermon outlines: https://go.tonyevans.org/dr-tony-evans-free-christian-sermon-notes Dr. Tony Evans is the founder and senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, founder and president of The Urban Alternative and author of over 100 books, booklets and Bible studies. The first African American to earn a doctorate of theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, he has been named one of the 12 Most Effective Preachers in the English-Speaking World by Baylor University. Dr. Evans holds the honor of writing and publishing the first full-Bible commentary and study Bible by an African American. His radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, can be heard on over 1,400 radio outlets daily and in more than 130 countries. Dr. Evans’ sermons are also streamed and downloaded over 20,000,000 times annually. #TonyEvans #OldTestament #BibleStudy
5 Lessons from the Book of 1 Kings - Tony Evans
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