The Family Bible Journey Podcast

Tolerating Evil Corrupts, II Kings 15-16 OT S1:E208

A curious note is included with nearly every new king of Judah. Even though many were faithful to the Lord, they allowed idolatry to be practiced in their land. This idolatry is slowly corrupting the nation, as seen in the rise of Ahaz, who makes the worship of false gods the state religion of Judah. 

Elisha Dies and Jonah Arrives, II Kings 13-14 OT S1:E207

Here we ponder how God used faithful prophets to bless his people, even when their hearts were far from Him. We are encouraged in these texts, because even during evil times, God raises new generations of faithful people to bring His light into the lives of those who live in dark and distressing times.

A New Day Dawns, Luke 24:1-35 NT S1:E107

At the resurrection, just as at Jesus's birth, angels declare the love and peace of God to troubled souls, and the faithful marvel at what God has done. We find ourselves with Mary and Peter at the empty tomb. Even when we don't understand how these things could be, we believe, and receive the peace of God as a gift of His mercy and grace.

A Cunning Priest and A Boy King, II Kings 11-12 OT S1:E206

Evil Queen Mother Athaliah seizes the throne of Judah by putting to death most of the king's heirs. God intervenes through a faithful and cunning priest named Jehoiada, preserving infant prince Joash. God blesses Judah through the faithful service of the boy king and his faithful spiritual advisor.

A Wicked and Vile End, II Kings 9-10 OT S1:E205

Jezebel finally meets her well-deserved, evil end. In this story, we see that justice is done in the Lord's timing. We, who feel like justice is delayed, can be encouraged by knowing that God will make all things right in the end.

Darkness Descends, Luke 23:26-56 NT S1:E106

While Jesus was on the cross, the sun refused to shine. The Lord and Author of Life was slain. Yet even in death, Jesus shows us how to live by commending Himself to His Father and dying in faith.

Blind Unbelief, II Kings 7-8 OT S1:E204

It is hard for the faithful to understand why unbelievers can't fathom the Lord and His work. In this story, we see how the faithful receive the Lord's blessing, while those who doubt, sometimes miss out.

Those Who Are With Us... II Kings 6, OT S1:E203

When you feel out numbered and out gunned, it is the God of Israel who fights for you! Elisha and his servant saw this with the eyes of faith. Such eyes God gives His faithful, so that they may be aware of His working during ordinary and extraordinary times.

Because He Loves You, Luke 23:1-25 NT S1:E105

How could Jesus just take the abuse heaped upon Him? Because He loved even those who murdered Him. We marvel at such love. Yet it is ours because of God's loving faithfulness to His wayward children, even those who crucified the Sinless One.

Old Testament Baptism, II Kings 5 OT S1:E202

A young slave girl proves a mighty witness of God's saving power and brings an entire family to faith. Her master Naaman becomes a gentile believer who outshines the unfaithful kings of Israel. We also see a great foreshadowing of the blessings of baptism in this episode.