1 Kings 21–22: On the Egyptization of Israel and the Random, Meticulous Sovereignty of God (Ep. 131)
First Kings concludes with the death of a wicked king and the scattering of a nation that’s beginning to look a lot like . . . Egypt.Listen in as Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss 1 Kings 21–22.
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1 Kings 20: On Ben-hadad's Bluster, Ahab's Achan Moment, and the Temptation of Unjust Mercy (Ep. 130)
In 1 Kings 20, we get the story of Ahab vs. Ben-hadad, of a battle between Israel vs. Syria. But is that it? Does this chapter give us anything more than military history?Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
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1 Kings 19: On the Still, Small Voice that Interrupts Elijah’s Possible Pity Party (Ep. 129)
At this point in 1 Kings, we’re faced with a question: how will the Lord work through a beaten-down prophet in a disobedient nation? Through his Word.Listen to this episode of Bible Talk as Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss 1 Kings 19.
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1 Kings 18: On the Massacre of Baal on Mount Carmel (Ep. 128)
It doesn’t take long for Elijah to be hurried into a battle with the prophets of Baal. But it’s not Elijah who is fighting — it’s Yahweh.Listen as Alex Duke, Sam Emadi, and Jim Hamilton discuss 1 Kings 18.
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1 Kings 17: On the Moses-Like Entrance of the Miraculous Elijah (Ep. 127)
In 1 Kings 17, a new main character comes onto the scene. And he reminds us of someone we’ve seen before. Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.