Discover insights for work, leadership and governance in this commentary on 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, and 1 and 2 Chronicles.
The books of 1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings, and 1&2 Chronicles take a deep interest in work. Their predominant interest is in the...
The overarching interest of the books is the work of the king as Israel becomes a monarchy. They begin at a time...
One of the most important but sometimes under-valued professions is that of teacher. We may prosper or fail, depending on the quality...
Solomon is only the third king of Israel, but already the kingdom has reached its high point...
Many of Elisha's miracles restored people's capacity to work fruitfully.
Elisha’s first major act is to cleanse the polluted well of the city of Jericho. The chief concern in the passage is...
After one of the prophets in Elisha’s circle died, his family fell into debt. The fate of...
When Elisha cures the leprosy of Naaman, a commander in the army of Israel’s enemy, Syria, it has important effects in the...
Cutting wood along the bank of the Jordan River, one of Elisha’s fellow prophets loses an iron axe head into the river...
Following in the footsteps of the northern kingdom, the southern kingdom’s rulers soon began to decline into...
One example of the degeneration of the kingdom ironically serves to bring to light a model of good financial practice. Like virtually...
Governance and leadership issues touch all of life. When nations and organizations are governed well, people have an opportunity to thrive. When...
Do you wonder if God has anything to say about your work? Explore key verses from each...
The talk for week 7 was given by Dave Schmelzer, former Lead Pastor who is visiting and reporting on his new ministry endeavor in Los Angeles. He discusses what it’s like to go...
