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Elisha’s Restoration of a Lumberjack’s Axe (2 Kings 6:1-7)
Bible CommentaryCutting wood along the bank of the Jordan River, one of Elisha’s fellow prophets loses an iron axe head into the...
Elisha’s Restoration of a Military Commander’s Health (2 Kings 5:1-14)
Bible CommentaryWhen Elisha cures the leprosy of Naaman, a commander in the army of Israel’s enemy, Syria, it has important...
Elisha’s Restoration of a Household’s Financial Solvency (2 Kings 4:1-7)
Bible CommentaryAfter one of the prophets in Elisha’s circle died, his family fell into debt. The fate of a destitute family in...
The Prophet Elisha’s Attention to Ordinary Work (2 Kings 2-6)
Bible CommentaryMany of Elisha's miracles restored people's capacity to work fruitfully.
From Failed Monarchies to Exile (1 Kings 11 - 2 Kings 25; 2 Chronicles 10-36)
Bible CommentarySolomon is only the third king of Israel, but already the kingdom has reached its high point. Over the next four hundred...
David’s Dysfunctional Handling of Family Conflict Leads to Civil War (2 Samuel 13-19)
Bible CommentaryMost people feel uncomfortable in situations of conflict, so we tend to avoid facing conflict, whether at home or at...
David’s Successes and Failures as King (2 Samuel 1-24)
Bible CommentaryNo Guarantees (Click to read) In 2011, Johnson & Johnson made a series of massive product recalls after...
The Historical Background of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles
Bible CommentaryThe overarching interest of the books is the work of the king as Israel becomes a monarchy. They begin at a time when...
Greet People by Name (3 John 13–14)
Bible CommentaryThe letter ends with the same thought that concludes 2 John. John has things to communicate that would be better said...
An Example of Gossip at Work (3 John 1–12)
Bible CommentaryJohn addresses the letter to a “co-worker” (3 John 8) named Gaius. John demonstrates a personal touch when he...
The Value of Communicating In Person (2 John 12–13)
Bible CommentaryJohn ends the letter by saying that he wants to continue the conversation in person. “Although I have much to write...
Honesty and Speaking the Truth in Love (2 John 1-11)
Bible CommentaryTruth and Love at Work (2 John 1–6) Each of John’s letters is notable for bringing the concepts “truth” and...