Tag Archives: 1 Kings

Life In Focus 4/15/2023

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

The Widow’s Oil IN THE days immediately following the departure of Elijah, God empowered Elisha to perform a number of miracles. One of them was to increase oil for a poor widow (2 Kings 4:1–7). This incident confirmed Elisha as … Continue reading →

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Life In Focus 4/08/2023

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

A House of Prayer For All Nations SOLOMON’S prayer of dedication for the temple at Jerusalem showed that Israel’s God was a God for all nations. The king anticipated that foreigners from all over the world would be drawn to … Continue reading →

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Illustrated Message 4/04/2023

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

1 Kings 8:27 For will God really dwell on the earth? Behold, the heavens and the heaven of heavens could not contain you! ⌊How could⌋ this house that I have built? Faithlife Verse of the Day Art, © 2023, Faithlife … Continue reading →

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Life In Focus 3/25/2023

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

A Father’s Final Charge A FAREWELL charge like David’s to Solomon (1 Kings 2:1–9) was a fairly common way for fathers in the ancient world to pass on a legacy to their successors. David’s last words provide a useful model … Continue reading →

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Going Home Again – 4

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Genesis 35-36 Being a victorious Christian doesn’t mean escaping the difficulties of life and enjoying only carefree days. Rather, it means walking with God by faith, knowing that He is with us, and trusting Him to help … Continue reading →

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Going Home Again – 2

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

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Life In Focus 3/18/2023

Posted on March 18, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Giving Birth to Trouble DAVID is an illustration of the fact that success in a career does not necessarily translate into success in personal and family life. While the “house of David {his position and stature as king-designate} grew stronger … Continue reading →

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Psalm 119 – Samekh

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Psalm 119 The emphasis in this the longest psalm, and the basic theme, is on the vital ministry and practical use of the Word of God in the inner spiritual life of God’s children. It describes how … Continue reading →

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Psalm 119 – Vau

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

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Illustrated Message 1/12/2023

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

2 Chronicles 7:14 Heal their land God’s response in 2 Chronicles is somewhat different from in 1 Kings. While 1 Kings focuses on the faithfulness only of Solomon (1 Kings 9:4–5), the additional material in 2 Chronicles expresses the need … Continue reading →

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Illustrated Message 1/05/2023

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

1 Kings 3:28 The wisdom of God was in him God’s promise to grant Solomon wisdom is fulfilled in the eyes of his subjects. The wisdom of God The Hebrew phrase used here does not occur elsewhere in the Old … Continue reading →

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Responsibility and Accountability – 4

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Ezekiel 18-21 Responsibility is one of the major themes of these four chapters. By dealing with the subject of personal and national responsibility, Ezekiel was able to answer the frequent complaints of the people that the Lord … Continue reading →

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Responsibility and Accountability – 3

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

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God Is With Us! – 3

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Isaiah 7-12 “Here am I and the children whom the LORD has given me! We are for signs and wonders in Israel From the LORD of hosts, Who dwells in Mount Zion.” – Isaiah 8:18. This statement … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Weapons of Choice – 2

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Judges 3 The weapons we fight with as Christian soldiers engaged in spiritual warfare, are not the weapons of the world. The Apostle Paul wrote along those lines to the believers in Corinth (2 Corinthians 10:4), reminding … Continue reading →

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Judging the Mockers and Scoffers

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

“Do not touch My anointed ones, And do My prophets no harm.” – Psalm 105:15. As he (Elisha) was going up the road, some youths came from the city and mocked him, and said to him, “Go up, you baldhead! … Continue reading →

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Reflecting With God 10/19/2022

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading →