The Family Bible Journey Podcast

Elijah, the Trash-Talker, I Kings 18 OT S1:E196

This great chapter of the Bible tells us a wonderful story of a single faithful prophet dueling with 450 false prophets. Elijah demonstrated that the God of Israel is the one true God, and He is above all others. We rejoice in this victory, even though we find ourselves often struggling against seemingly impossible odds, because it reminds us of God's mighty power to save.

Elijah, the Miracle-Worker, I Kings 17 OT S1:E195

In this one chapter we see the prophe, Elijah perform three different types of miracles that are mighty types of Christ from the Old Testament. He demonstrates God's power over nature, God's ability to perform a miraculous feeding, and even the ability to raise the dead to life in this chapter. We see you mighty previews of the work that Jesus is going to do as the Christ. As people who live in trying times, we are reminded that God's power is at work even when everything seems to be going off the rails.

Greatness in God's Kingdom, Luke 21:1-19 NT S1:E101

A widow, and a warning about the Temple, teach us what's truly important. The reality is that we can't see as God sees. Yet He gives us faith to know that what often seems insignificant to us is counted as most significant to God.

Godly Kings Are A Blessing, I Kings 15-16 OT S1:E194

The length of Asa, king of Judah's reign was longer than six evil kings of Israel. Each king of Israel saw an untimely death because he was wicked. Here we see that there are earthly rewards for righteousness, and that godly kings and leaders are a blessing to their subjects and constituents.

The Demise of Jeroboam, I Kings 13-14 OT S1:E193

Jeroboam's life's work was to lead God's people away from the Lord. Even when he saw miracles performed by God's prophets, and felt the sting of Gd's wrath in his own flesh, he would not listen. For his sin, his days were made very difficult by the God who can not prosper evil.

An Eternal Perspective, Luke 20:27-47 NT S1:E100

The things that limit or separate us are overcome in God. This is made blatantly clear to the Sadducees, when Jesus taught them the reality of everlasting life. Equipped with God's eternal perspective, we have hope in the resurrection and reunion with those that we love, regardless of what separates us, because, in Christ Jesus, we are united with God and one another, now and forever.

Wise, And Yet Foolish, I Kings 11-12 OT S1:E192

Solomon, wise as he was, had a chronic weakness for beautiful women. His inattention led the country to fall apart under his watch. Rehoboam perpetuated the decline of the nation by expecting the people to serve him, instead of working to earn their respect. We can learn important lessons in life and leadership from both.

Queen of Sheba, I Kings 9-10 OT S1:E191

We hear of the great extent of Solomon's wealth, which was so great, the great Queen of Africa came to visit. She was left breathless at Solomon's riches. We learn from Solomon that true wealth is not measured in silver and gold, but rather faith, wisdom and relationships.

Playing Politics, Luke 20:1-26 NT S1:E99

When we put anything other than truth and righteousness first, we can quickly fall into playing politics. Jesus' enemies resorted to political claims. When their cause was unjust, they tried to win in the court of public opinion, even though they couldn't outsmart Him. Here we learn important lessons about winning for the sake of winning, even when winning, we may be losing.

A House Built For A King, I Kings 7-8 OT S1:E190

Solomon's house gets twelve verses of attention, but the building of the Lord's House receives four chapters of attention. This affirms the importance of the Temple for God's people, and how important it was as Solomon's legacy.