EPIC: The Story of God
Wednesday, April 8
Bad Kings
1 Kings 15-16
Summary:
The Scriptures record the evil deeds and sins of the kings of Israel after Jeroboam in Israel and Rehoboam in Judah. Only one king in these chapters did what was good in the eyes of God. Yet, none of the kings’ political or economic accomplishments are recorded in the Bible. I Kings was written to record how each king’s obedience to God affected the welfare of his people as prescribed by their covenant with God. The kings’ great deeds are not important here, but were written about elsewhere. The statement “As for the other events of (king’s name)’s reign, and all he did, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings” occurs in each account of each king. What were these “other events”? One example is that of Omri, who according to historians, was one of the most important rulers of the northern kingdom. He ruled a powerful dynasty which subjugated his enemies, the Moabites, established Samaria as its capital city, and was spoken of highly in Assyrian annals.
The Scriptures record the evil deeds and sins of the kings of Israel after Jeroboam in Israel and Rehoboam in Judah. Only one king in these chapters did what was good in the eyes of God. Yet, none of the kings’ political or economic accomplishments are recorded in the Bible. I Kings was written to record how each king’s obedience to God affected the welfare of his people as prescribed by their covenant with God. The kings’ great deeds are not important here, but were written about elsewhere. The statement “As for the other events of (king’s name)’s reign, and all he did, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings” occurs in each account of each king. What were these “other events”? One example is that of Omri, who according to historians, was one of the most important rulers of the northern kingdom. He ruled a powerful dynasty which subjugated his enemies, the Moabites, established Samaria as its capital city, and was spoken of highly in Assyrian annals.
Sample of today's reading:
I Kings 15:11, 14b: “Asa did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, as his father David had done. Asa’s heart was fully committed to the LORD all his life.”
I Kings 15:11, 14b: “Asa did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, as his father David had done. Asa’s heart was fully committed to the LORD all his life.”
To read today's full reading click here: 1 Kings 15-16
Question of the Day
If someone were to write a book about you, what would you want them to say about you? What would God write about you?
Prayer Focus
My Heavenly King, teach me what is important to you and then may I keep that as my focus.
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