2 Kings 19

Scripture – 2 Kings 19

Observation – 

• 2 Kings 19:1-19 - Hezekiah’s prayers and Sennacherib’s threats.
• 2 Kings 19:1-5 - Hezekiah seeks Isaiah in a time of great distress.
• 2 Kings 19:6-7 - God’s word of assurance to Hezekiah.
• 2 Kings 19:8-13 - The response of Rabshakeh to King Hezekiah and Jerusalem.
• 2 Kings 19:14-19 - Hezekiah’s prayer.
• 2 Kings 19:20-34 - God speaks concerning the situation.
• 2 Kings 19:20-21 - Sennacherib is worthy of scorn, not fear and trembling.
• 2 Kings 19:22-28 - God’s word to the King of Assyria and his representatives.
• 2 Kings 19:29-31 - God will prosper wounded Judah.
• 2 Kings 19:32-34 - God will defend Judah for His sake
• 2 Kings 19:35-37 - God defends Jerusalem
• 2 Kings 19:35 - God strikes down the army of Assyria
• 2 Kings 19:36-37 - The defeated Sennacherib is judged in Nineveh.

Examples to follow – Come to God in times of distress. Come to him in prayer and in the word.

Examples to not follow – When you insult God, He will defend His Name

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – When God is with you, your enemies are nothing.

Commands to obey –

Application – When you are in a time of distress, come to God in prayer.

Prayer – Heavenly Father, you are the God who defends your people and your name. I know I can call you in times of distress. Help me to know that I don't have to be discouraged in times of need because I know that you are with me. Amen.

2 Kings 18

Scripture – 2 Kings 18

Observation – 

• 2 Kings 18:1-12 - Hezekiah's righteous reign
• 2 Kings 18:1-2 - Hezekiah reigns over Judah for 29 years.
• 2 Kings 18:3-6 - Hezekiah's righteousness
• 2 Kings 18:7-8 - Hezekiah's political achievements
• 2 Kings 18:9-12 - Israel falls into exile during his reign.
• 2 Kings 18:13-37 - The Assyrian threat during the reign of Hezekiah.
• 2 Kings 18:13-16 - Hezekiah tries to buy peace from the Assyrians.
• 2 Kings 18:17-20 - The Rabshakeh tries to convince Judah to surrender.
• 2 Kings 18:21-25 - The demoralizing arguments of the Rabshakeh.
• 2 Kings 18:26-27 - Hezekiah’s men ask Rabshakeh to speak only to them.
• 2 Kings 18:28-35 - The Rabshakeh appeal to the people directly.
• 2 Kings 18:36-37 - The response from the officials and the people.

Examples to follow – Don't let the voices of others get to you. God has always been faithful.

Examples to not follow – Don't give up when you have God on your side.

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2 Kings 17

Scripture – 2 Kings 17

Observation – 

• 2 Kings 17:1-6 - The fall of Samaria
• 2 Kings 17:1-2 - The evil reign of Hoshea
• 2 Kings 17:3-4 - Hoshea's futile resistance against Assyria.
• 2 Kings 17:5-6 - The Northern Kingdom of Israel is finally conquered by the Assyrians.
• 2 Kings 17:7-23 - The reasons for the fall of the Northern Kingdom of Israel.
• 2 Kings 17:7 - They disregarded the God of their redemption.
• 2 Kings 17:8 - They conformed themselves to the godless nations around them.
• 2 Kings 17:9-12 - Their secret and openly practiced idolatry.
• 2 Kings 17:13-15 - They rejected the repeated warnings from God.
• 2 Kings 17:16-23 - They forsook God and served idols — until judgment finally came.
• 2 Kings 17:24-41 - The resettlement of Samaria.
• 2 Kings 17:24-26 - God warns the foreigners who are resettled in Samaria.
• 2 Kings 17:27-33 - A religion for Samaria is established.
• 2 Kings 17:34-41 - The continuance of this false religion.

Examples to follow – 

Examples to not follow – Do not disregard the God of your redemption. Do not conform to those of the world. Do not put other things above God. Do not reject God's warnings against you. 

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – Do not conform to those of the world. Be in the world but not of the world.

The desire to win

The desire to be liked

Bored

Not getting what you want

Tired

Grumpy

Prayer – Heavenly Father. Help me not to conform to the world such as the desire to win or the desire to be liked. Help me not to conform to the world by always wanting instant entertainment or never wanting to be bored. Help me to be like you in knowing that I am a winner in your eyes and that you like me, and that's enough. Amen.

2 Kings 16

Scripture – 2 Kings 16

Observation – 

• 2 Kings 16:1-4 - The summary of the reign of Ahaz
• 2 Kings 16:1-2 - The disobedience of Ahaz
• 2 Kings 16:3-4 - The idolatry of Ahaz
• 2 Kings 16:5-9 - Ahaz makes Judah a subject nation to Assyria.
• 2 Kings 16:5-6 - The attack of Israel and Syria against Judah
• 2 Kings 16:7-9 - Ahaz trusts Assyria
• 2 Kings 16:10-20 - Ahaz perverts worship at the temple.
• 2 Kings 16:10-11 - He has a heathen altar made and set up in the temple court.
• 2 Kings 16:12-20 - Ahaz builds the temple court

Examples to follow – 

Examples to not follow – Perverting worship.

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – Don't turn worship or time with God into something you want to get over.

Prayer – Heavenly Father. I confess that I sometimes replace or pervert my time with you with something else. I sometimes replace it with sleep or work. Forgive me. Help me to not treat time with you like a chore. Help me to not pervert worship and my time with you. Help me also to not replace it with some other thing, such as sleep, or wanting to work. Amen.       

2 Kings 15

Scripture – 2 Kings 15

Observation – 

• 2 Kings 15:1-7 - The reign of Azariah over Judah.
• 2 Kings 15:1-4 - A summary of his reign
• 2 Kings 15:5-7 - The sad end of his reign
• 2 Kings 15:8-31 - Five kings over the kingdom of Israel.
• 2 Kings 15:8-12 - The short, evil reign of Zechariah
• 2 Kings 15:13-16 - The even shorter reign of Shallum
• 2 Kings 15:17-22 - A summary of the reign of Menahem
• 2 Kings 15:23-26 - The two-year reign of Pekahiah.
• 2 Kings 15:27-31 - The 20-year reign of Pekah.
• 2 Kings 15:32-38 - Jotham's reign over Judah
• 2 Kings 15:32-36 - A summary of the reign of Jotham.
• 2 Kings 15:37-38 - Judah begins to be rebuked for their partial obedience.

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2 King 14

Scripture – 2 Kings 14 

Observation – 

• 2 Kings 14:1-22 - The Reign of Amaziah, King of Judah
• 2 Kings 14:1-4 - A summary of his reign
• 2 Kings 14:5-6 - An example of Amaziah's obedience
• 2 Kings 14:7 - His victory over the Edomites
• 2 Kings 14:8-12 - His defeat at the hands of Jehoash, King of Israel
• 2 Kings 14:13-14 - The result of Amaziah's foolish war against Israel.
• 2 Kings 14:15-22 - Amaziah is rejected as king over Judah for his son.
• 2 Kings 14:23-29 - The reign of Jeroboam II in Israel.
• 2 Kings 14:23-27 - A summary of his reign and God's assistance to Jeroboam.
• 2 Kings 14:28-29 - Summary of the reign of Jeroboam II.

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2 Kings 13

 Scripture – 2 Kings 13

Observation –

• 2 Kings 13:1-13 - The reigns of Jehoahaz and Jehoash, kings of Israel.
• 2 Kings 13:1-4 - A summary of the reign of Jehoahaz and an answer to prayer.
• 2 Kings 13:5-9 - The rest of Jehoahaz's reign.
• 2 Kings 13:10-13 - Summary of Jehoash's reign.
• 2 Kings 13:14a-21 - The death of Elisha.
• 2 Kings 13:14a - Elisha’s sickness unto death.
• 2 Kings 13:14b-17 - King Jehoash has his final meeting with Elisha
• 2 Kings 13:18-19 - King Jehoash fails to take the opportunity 
• 2 Kings 13:20-21 - The continuing power of God at work in Elisha, even after his death.
• 2 Kings 13:22-25 - God's mercy to Israel
• 2 Kings 13:22-23 - God's kindness to Israel
• 2 Kings 13:24-25 - The victories of King Jehoash against the Syrians

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Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – God keeps his promises to Abraham and everyone else. God can use anyone or anything for his glory.

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Application – Use the chances God has given you to your advantange.

Prayer – Heavenly Father help me to use the chances you have given me for my advantage. Help me to use the conversations and the retreats to my advantage. Let me not mess around during those times but let me learn from them and use them as much as I can.

2 Kings 11-12

Scripture – 2 Kings 11-12

Observation – 

• 2 Kings 11:1-12 - The preservation of Joash
• 2 Kings 11:1-3 - The queen mother reigns over Judah
• 2 Kings 11:4-11 - Jehoiada plans to reveal the hidden heir to the throne.
• 2 Kings 11:12 - Joash is crowned and received as king.
• 2 Kings 11:13-21 - The death of the Queen Mother Athaliah.
• 2 Kings 11:13-14 - Joash, the rightful heir, is revealed
• 2 Kings 11:15-16 - Jehoiada commands the execution of Athaliah and her supporters.
• 2 Kings 11:17 - Jehoiada establishes a new covenant.
• 2 Kings 11:18-21 - The reforms of Joash
• 2 Kings 12:1-16 - Joash repairs the temple.
• 2 Kings 12:1-3 - A summary of the reign of Jehoash.
• 2 Kings 12:4-5 - Joash makes a decree regarding the repair of the temple.
• 2 Kings 12:6-13 - Money is gathered for the rebuilding work.
• 2 Kings 12:14-16 - The temple is repaired
• 2 Kings 12:17-21 - The decline of Joash
• 2 Kings 12:17-18 - King Joash pays King Hazael of Syria tribute money to avoid an attack against Jerusalem.
• 2 Kings 12:19-21 - The assassination of Joash.

Examples to follow – Age doesn't matter when God is on your side and is watching over you.

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey – Being kept alive is blessing from God

Application – Age doesn't matter when God is on your side.

Prayer – Heavenly Father. I know I am young and still have much to learn. But I know I can talk with older people and share the gospel with them because I have you on my side. You can and will give me strength to teach them. I know I don't have to be afraid of talking with them because of my age because the eternal God is on my side. Amen. 

2 Kings 10

 Scripture – 2 Kings 10

Observation – 

• 2 Kings 10:1-17 - Jehu executes the house of Ahab
• 2 Kings 10:1-11 - Ahab's descendants are executed at Jezreel
• 2 Kings 10:12-14 - Jehu meets 42 members of Ahaziah’s family and executes them.
• 2 Kings 10:15-17 - Jehu executes the remainder of Ahab’s family at Samaria.
• 2 Kings 10:18-31 - Jehu strikes against Baal worship.
• 2 Kings 10:18-23 - Jehu arranges a big sacrifice for Baal.
• 2 Kings 10:24-28 - Jehu wipes out Baal worship in Israel.
• 2 Kings 10:29-31 - The half-way obedience of Jehu.
• 2 Kings 10:32-36 - A summary of Jehu's reign
• 2 Kings 10:32-33 - Syria captures a lot of Israel's territory
• 2 Kings 10:34-36 - The summary of the reign of Jehu

Examples to follow – Be zealous for the Lord. It says that Jehu did all that was in the Lord's heart (v30)

Examples to not follow – Don't finish half heartedly.

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey – Finish the race well.

Application – Finish what you do. If you teach your siblings, do it all the way.

Prayer – Heavenly Father. Help me to do things all the way. Help me to teach my siblings the right way. Help me to not do things in anger or in sin. Help me to do it because of a love for them. Amen.

2 Kings 9

Scripture – 2 Kings 9

Observation – 

• 2 Kings 9:1-13 - Jehu is anointed and declared king.
• 2 Kings 9:1-3 - Elisha’s instructions to the young prophet.
• 2 Kings 9:4-10 - Jehu is anointed and commissioned
• 2 Kings 9:11-13 - Jehu is declared as the king over Israel.
• 2 Kings 9:14-37 - Jehu brings God’s judgment to the house of Omri.
• 2 Kings 9:14-20 - Jehu’s approach to Jezreel, the city where Joram was recovering.
• 2 Kings 9:21-24 - Jehu kills King Joram
• 2 Kings 9:25-26 - Joram's body is dumped in Naboth's yard
• 2 Kings 9:27-29 - Jehu also kills Ahaziah, king of Judah.
• 2 Kings 9:30-37 - Jezebel is killed in exact fulfillment of God’s promise.

Examples to follow – Is it wrong to murder if God says you should??

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – MURDER????????

Promises to claim – God's promises are always fulfilled

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Application – 

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2 Kings 8

Scripture – 2 Kings 8

Observation – 

• 2 Kings 8:1-6 - The restoration of the Shunammite woman’s land.
• 2 Kings 8:1-3 - The Shunammite woman returns to Israel after seven years.
• 2 Kings 8:4-6 - Her land is restored
• 2 Kings 8:7-15 - A new king in Syria.
• 2 Kings 8:7-9 - Elisha is questioned by Ben-Hadad
• 2 Kings 8:10-13 - Elisha’s mysterious revelation.
• 2 Kings 8:14-15 - The assassination of the king of Syria.
• 2 Kings 8:16-29 - Two new kings in Judah.
• 2 Kings 8:16-24 - The reign of Jehoram over Judah.
• 2 Kings 8:25-29 - The reign of Ahaziah over Judah.

Examples to follow – God is faithful to those who believe in Him. God's word always comes true.

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2 Kings 7

Scripture – 2 Kings 7

Observation – 

• 2 Kings 7:1-9 - God's promise and what the lepers discovered.
• 2 Kings 7:1-2 - God's promise and the officer's doubt
• 2 Kings 7:3-5 - 4 lepers come to the deserted camp
• 2 Kings 7:6-7 - How God caused the Syrians to abandon their camp.
• 2 Kings 7:8-9 - After enjoying it all, the lepers realize their responsibility.
• 2 Kings 7:10-20 - The plundering of the camp of the Syrians.
• 2 Kings 7:10-15 - The king discovers the empty camp of the Syrian army.
• 2 Kings 7:16 - The fulfillment of Elisha’s prophecy.
• 2 Kings 7:17-20 - The death of the King's doubting officer.

Examples to follow – Good news is meant to be shared.

Examples to not follow – Doubting God's promises. They will come true.

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – God can use anybody to fulfill his will. Even lepers.

Commands to obey –

Application – Ask God to use you to fulfill his will.

Prayer – Dear Heavenly Father, I want to fulfill your will. Help me to share the good news that you have given me. Use me in whatever you plan for your kingdom. Amen.

2 Kings 6

Scripture – 2 Kings 6

Observation – 

• 2 Kings 6:1-7 - The recovery of the axe head
• 2 Kings 6:1-3 - The sons of the prophets need to expand
• 2 Kings 6:4-7 - The recovery of the axe head
• 2 Kings 6:8-23 - God protects Elisha from the Syrians.
• 2 Kings 6:8-13 - The king of Syria plots the capture of Elisha
• 2 Kings 6:14-17 - Elisha sees the invisible, spiritual protection, but his servant does not.
• 2 Kings 6:18-23 - The blinded Syrians are led to Samaria
• 2 Kings 6:24-33 - The siege of Samaria
• 2 Kings 6:24-29 - Terrible famine in the besieged city of Samaria
• 2 Kings 6:30-33 - The anger of the King of Israel against Elisha.

Examples to follow – Cry out to God for help. God is always on your side. 

Examples to not follow – Blaming God.

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Promises to claim – There is spiritual warfare all around us. God's angels are protecting us.

Commands to obey –

Application – When things seem hopeless, God is watching.

Prayer – Heavenly Father. I know that when things are hopeless, you are watching over me and you can save me from my troubles and enemies. Amen.

2 Kings 5

Scripture – 2 Kings 5

Observation – 

• 2 Kings 5:1-9 - Naaman comes to Elisha
• 2 Kings 5:1 - Naaman's problem
• 2 Kings 5:2-3 - The testimony from a servant girl
• 2 Kings 5:4-7 - Naaman comes to the king of Israel looking for healing.
• 2 Kings 5:8-9 - Naaman comes to Elisha's house
• 2 Kings 5:10-19 - Naaman is healed
• 2 Kings 5:10-12 - Naaman's anger at Elisha's instructions
• 2 Kings 5:13 - The good advice of Naaman's servants
• 2 Kings 5:14 - Naaman is healed
• 2 Kings 5:15-16 - Naaman offers to reward Elisha but the prophet refuses
• 2 Kings 5:17-19 - Naaman's new faith
• 2 Kings 5:20-27 - The greed of Gehazi.
• 2 Kings 5:20-24 - Gehazi follows Naaman
• 2 Kings 5:25-25 - Gehazi's reward

Examples to follow – Kill your pride. Have good friends with good advice.

Examples to not follow – Being prideful because of your position. 

Sins to avoid – Lying to gain.

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Commands to obey – 

Application – Make sure to have friends that can warn you when you are prideful.

Prayer – Heavenly Father. There is sin in me. I am prideful and I need to repent. Help me to have good friends to remind me when I am prideful, and to remind others when they are being prideful. Amen.

2 Kings 4

 Scripture – 2 Kings 4

Observation – 

• 2 Kings 4:1-37 - The miracles of the widow and the barren woman
• 2 Kings 4:1-7 - Provision for the widow and her sons
• 2 Kings 4:8-17 - A son for the barren woman
• 2 Kings 4:18-37 - The woman's son dies and is raised from the dead
• 2 Kings 4:38-44 - The miracles of the poisonous stew and the bread and fruit
•  2 Kings 4:38-41 - The cleansing of the stew
• 2 Kings 4:42-44 - The multiplication of the bread and fruit.

Examples to follow – Believe that God can do it.

Examples to not follow – Don't disbelieve. IF he says he will do it, he will do it.

Sins to avoid – Being bitter against God.

Promises to claim – If God says he will do it, he will do it.

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Application – 

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