2 Kings 1-4

The power of God's Spirit is clearly demonstrated in the life of Elisha.
(4v9) "I know this is a holy man of God..." says the Shunmamite woman - but Elisha only went there "to eat food". It seems implied that, while others had witnessed the power of God in Elisha's life, this woman had sensed the presence of God while in his company.

1 Kings 21-22

(22v19) 'I saw the Lord sitting on His throne..." - God's sovereign rule over the hearts of men is witnessed. Ahab, in spite of all his power, cannot escape the will of God.

1 Kings 17-20

(17v8-24) The Lord provides for His will to be done, and the prophet Elijah - God's word to the people - is preserved.

1 Chronicles 19-22

Hanun was offerd friendship by David after the death of his father. He rejected it, and instead his people became David's servants. Their is an irony that when we reject God's friendship we become as slaves, and yet when we choose to serve Him, we are invited to become friends.

1 Chronicles 15-18

the LORD our God broke out against us, because we did not consult Him about the proper order

We cannot handle the presence of God presumptuously in our meetings. Yes, we have free access, and a better covenant than that etablished throuhg Moses, but still the Lord has to be seen to be hallowed in our midst.

1 Kings 13-16

A great lead-up to the arrival of Elijah. One king appears after the other, most of them doing evil in the eyes of the Lord. Repeatedly we see how unreliable a human king can be. How sad that, in the gospels, the Israelites were still yearning for a human king rather than a divine one. However powerful the kings may be, God rules over them - the passage reads like a trail of dominoes, one falling after the other. Only God has the authority to give and take life, and each king passes away and must give up his power to someone else.

1 Kings 9-12

Chapter 11 - In spite of his great wisdom and wealth, Solomon cannot be the perfect king. His desire leads him away from the Lord. A divine King would be needed to lead God's people with unfailing righteousness. Jesus Christ would lead his people, and "became for us wisdom from God" (1 Cor 1:30).