Monthly Archives: August 2022

The Fall of the Southern Kingdom Judah (aka ‘Treacherous Sister’ / Jeremiah 3.6-11)

1&2 Kings | Lesson 11 | Lesson Notes/Talking Points Read 2 Kings 25.1-21 I / INTRODUCTION I don’t know any better way to begin this lesson than by quoting the aphorism we’ve all heard many times: ‘Those who do not … Continue reading

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The Fall of the Northern Kingdom Israel: when, how, & why

Read 2 Kings 17.1-41 | Lesson 10 | Lesson Notes/Talking Points I / INTRODUCTION We are all surrounded in our daily lives by all kinds of warning alerts and alarms: tornado warning sirens, smoke and CO2 alarms, screeching alerts on … Continue reading

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“Your love is like (no, better than) fine wine”

Today is Debbie’s birthday. Although she has been the delight of my eyes from the very first time ever I saw her face, she has become the delight of my heart the more I came to know her … and … Continue reading

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The Day the ‘Music’ Almost Died

King Joash of Judah: The Day the ‘Music’ Almost Died 2 Kings 11.1-21 | Lesson 9 | Lesson Notes/Talking Points Read 2 Kings 11.1-21 & 2 Chronicles 21-24 I / INTRODUCTION Yes, I’m alluding here to Don McLean’s song “The … Continue reading

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Others May, You Cannot

If God has called you to be really like Jesus, He will draw you into a life of crucifixion and humility, and put upon you such demands of obedience, that you will not be able to follow other people, or … Continue reading

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Elisha: “This Day is a Day of Good News!”

Read 2 Kings 7.1-20 | Lesson 8 | Lesson Notes/Talking Points I / MAKING THE CONNECTION “This day is a day of good news!” [verse 9] is what the four lepers said to one another upon discovering these large stashes … Continue reading

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a loving tribute to my dear friend – Betty Anne Lance

BETTY ANNE LANCE February 17, 1935 – July 23, 2022 Delivered at her Memorial / Celebration of Life service I can only wish that I had known Betty during her more healthy and active years. But I didn’t. Many of … Continue reading

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