2 Kings 14; 2 Chronicles 25

Common Theme

These chapters highlight the dangers of partial obedience and prideful self-reliance in the kings of Judah and Israel. Amaziah’s initial faithfulness turns to arrogance after military victory, showing the destructive path of forsaking wholehearted devotion to God.

Questions

• What are the subtle ways pride can lead us away from wholehearted obedience to God?
• How can we guard our hearts against shifting from dependence on God to trust in our own strength or accomplishments?

God Shot

God demonstrates that He values wholehearted devotion and holds His people accountable when they turn to pride and idolatry. He is patient and just, acting to humble those who exalt themselves and to call them back to true worship.

2 Kings 12-13; 2 Chronicles 24

Common Theme

God shows His patience and faithfulness even when leaders like Joash start well but ultimately turn away from Him. Despite cycles of partial reforms and repeated idolatry, God continues to act for Israel’s deliverance and preserves His promises.

Questions

• What does Joash’s decline teach us about the danger of drifting from godly counsel?
• How does God’s continued mercy toward Israel challenge your view of His patience?

God Shot

God is shown as steadfast and compassionate, intervening to save Israel from total destruction even when they repeatedly abandon Him. He remains true to His covenant and responds to their oppression with deliverance, revealing His unwavering commitment to His people.

2 Kings 9-11

Common Theme

God brings judgment on the house of Ahab through Jehu, fulfilling His prophetic word and purging Israel of Baal worship. These chapters highlight God’s commitment to justice and His sovereignty over kings and nations.

Questions

• How do these chapters show the seriousness with which God deals with idolatry and corruption?
• What does Jehu’s zeal teach us about the dangers and potential pitfalls of executing judgment?

God Shot

God is shown as the righteous Judge who faithfully fulfills His word against evil, no matter how long it takes. He is unwavering in His determination to uphold His holiness and cleanse His people from idolatry.

2 Kings 5-8

Common Theme
God’s power and sovereignty are displayed through Elisha’s ministry, showing His authority over disease, death, provision, and nations. These chapters reveal God as the true source of healing and deliverance, working beyond Israel to bless even outsiders.

Questions

• How do these miracles challenge your understanding of God’s willingness to reach unexpected people?
• What do these stories reveal about God’s control over seemingly impossible situations?

God Shot
God is shown as compassionate and sovereign, healing Naaman, providing for the needy, and protecting His people from enemy plans. He is the God who sees all, acts decisively, and extends grace beyond Israel, revealing His heart for all nations.

2 Kings 1-4

Common Theme

God displays His sovereign authority over kings, prophets, and creation, demonstrating that His word and power cannot be challenged or ignored. Through Elijah and Elisha, God affirms His continued presence and commitment to guide and protect His people.

Questions

• How do these miracles and judgments reveal God’s ultimate authority and concern for His name?
• In what ways does God show His power to those who oppose Him and to those who trust Him?

God Shot

God is shown as the all-powerful, living God who commands life, death, and nature itself to fulfill His purposes. He delights in revealing His compassion and unstoppable power through His prophets, proving that He alone is God.

Obadiah 1; Psalm 82-83

Common Theme
These passages highlight God’s judgment against prideful nations and leaders who oppress others, and His ultimate defense of His people. God stands as the righteous Judge over all, ensuring that injustice will not prevail forever.

Questions
– How does God’s judgment against Edom in Obadiah show His commitment to justice?
– What do Psalms 82 and 83 teach us about God’s role in defending the vulnerable and confronting corrupt leaders?

God Shot
In these chapters, we see God as the sovereign Judge who hates pride and injustice. He passionately defends His people and ensures that every arrogant power is brought low, showing His unwavering commitment to righteousness and His care for the oppressed.

2 Chronicles 19-23

Common Theme
These chapters show God’s commitment to preserving a faithful remnant in Judah despite corrupt leadership and dangerous threats. Even when leaders fail or turn wicked, God actively intervenes to protect His covenant promises and guide His people back to faithfulness.

Questions
– How does God’s discipline and deliverance in these chapters reveal His priorities for His people?
– In what ways do these accounts demonstrate God’s sovereignty over political and spiritual leadership?

God Shot
God stands as the ultimate protector and righteous judge, raising up faithful leaders like Jehoshaphat and Jehoiada to restore worship and justice. He shows that He alone holds authority over kings and nations, and He passionately guards His covenant purposes even when His people go astray.

1 Kings 22; 2 Chronicles 18

Common Theme
These chapters describe King Ahab’s alliance with King Jehoshaphat and the disastrous battle at Ramoth Gilead. Despite clear warnings from the prophet Micaiah, Ahab chooses deception and self-will, leading to his downfall and death.

Questions
– Why do we so often reject true counsel when it contradicts our desires?
– How does God’s sovereignty work even through human stubbornness and deceit?

God Shot
God is shown as unwaveringly truthful and sovereign; He reveals His plans clearly through Micaiah even when kings resist. He is not manipulated or swayed by human schemes but ensures His word is fulfilled exactly as He declares.

1 Kings 20–21

Common Theme
God reveals Himself through mercy and judgment, even when His people and their leaders are unfaithful. He acts to show that He alone is the Lord, while also holding the wicked accountable for injustice.

Questions

• Why does God continue to help Ahab in battle despite his rebellion?
• What does God’s judgment on Ahab and Jezebel teach us about His response to injustice?

God Shot
God is merciful—He gives victory to Israel not because of their worthiness but to show His identity and power. Yet He is also just—He sees Naboth’s murder and delivers a personal judgment, revealing that He will not let evil go unpunished.

1 Kings 17-19

Common Theme
God sustains and reveals Himself to those who trust Him, even in times of scarcity, opposition, and despair. Through Elijah’s ministry, we see God’s power in provision, in miracles, and in the quietness of His presence.

Questions

• What do these chapters teach us about how God provides in both miraculous and ordinary ways?
• How does God meet Elijah in his weakness, and what does that reveal about His character?

God Shot
God is a God who provides not only bread and water but also strength and presence for the weary. He is not only the God of fire from heaven but also the whisper in the cave, tenderly revealing Himself to those who feel alone or afraid.