Pastor Chuck Swindoll has written a good overview of II Kings. I have provided some of his article for you today.

Topic: Elijah and King Ahab

No person in the Old Testament is more vividly portrayed, or has as much fascination than that of Elijah.

Topic: Who was Elijah?

No individual in the Old Testament is more vividly portrayed than Elijah. The New Testament attests to his greatness and reveals what an impression he made upon the nation of Israel.

Topic: Lessons from King Solomon

Solomon reigned as king over Israel for 40 years. He achieved a great deal during the first half of his reign.

Topic: Build a House for God

1 Kings 6:11-13 says, "Now the word of the Lord came to Solomon saying, “Concerning this house which you are building, if you will walk in My statutes and execute My ordinances and keep all My commandments by walking in them, then I will carry out My word with you which I spoke to David your father. I will dwell among the sons of Israel, and will not forsake My people Israel.”

Topic: Making sense of First Kings

The book of 1 Kings is the sequel to 1 and 2 Samuel. First Kings begins with the last days of King David and the pronouncement of Solomon as King.

Topic: Dare to be Mordecai

This past Sunday I shared a thought on how to pray during difficult events in life. The challenge was to pattern our lives after Mordecai. Take a break from reading Acts to note in the book of Esther the man Mordecai.

Topic: Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son.

While reading the book of Acts, it is noticeable that there is a focus on the role of the Holy Spirit. Studying the Holy Spirit is important to every believer. The difficulty is in the varying ideas about the Holy Spirit.

Topic: Full of the Holy Spirit

The book of Acts is a historical account of the establishment of the church. Acts bridges the gap between the ministry of Jesus and the mission of Paul.

Topic: Acts: The Filling of the Holy Spirit

The book of Acts is often subtitled the Acts of the Apostles. A more accurate subtitle would be Acts of the Holy Spirit.

Topic: Truth about Hell

A majority of people believe in heaven and hell. However, most believe they will end up in heaven rather than hell. Sadly, many are mistaken and will realize that truth too late.

Topic: Pick up the Cross

Luke’s gospel has a cross theme. It is as though Luke is telling Theophilus that a requirement for a disciple of Jesus is to carry a cross.

Topic: Early Years of Jesus

Little is known about the childhood and early years of Jesus. Basically, we go from birth to two, two to twelve, twelve to thirty, with nothing known in between.

Topic: Gospel of Luke

Luke’s interest in people is undeniable. Much of the material unique to Luke’s gospel involves Jesus’s interactions with individuals,