In this episode we continue a look at the life of Elisha the prophet – his life and events involving him. We will examine 2 Kings 3 where three allied kings go on a punitive campaign against a neighboring king. There is trepidation by the faithless king of Israel, but confidence in the faithful king of Judah and the Lord's prophet, Elisha. The record of the events in 2 Kings 3 are both amazing and shocking and worthy of our attention.

In this episode we examine some of the miracles associated with Elisha. These signs and wonders may be easy to miss in the overall record of his life as they are briefly mentioned; commonly only 2 or 3 verses. However, they reveal his credentials from God and help us understand the nature of his work among Israel. We will consider God's power to heal the land and how He can provide abundantly, as well as the Lord's judgment against His enemies.

In this episode we continue an examination of the life and work of the Old Testament prophet Elisha. We will dig into the beginning of his labors when Elijah called him to his side through the time of Elijah's stunning departure. On both occasions, Elisha took up Elijah's mantle; literally and figuratively. This time period reveals the character and dedication of a great man who was determined to serve God in his life. Our aim should be to aspire to like devotion to our Lord and His cause.

In this episode we begin a new season with the prayer that the content of this podcast will encourage you in your desire to serve God. We also begin a new series focused on one of the Old Testament prophets who is known, but perhaps not well known. His mentor overshadows him in many ways, but he stands on his own when it comes to the scope and impact of his work. So, in this episode we begin an examination of the life of Elisha.

In this episode we study about secularism in the United States and its impact on religious beliefs and practices. We consider pluralism and how most people have accepted it as the proper philosophy when it comes to morals and religion. In contrast to this, the Bible presents a standard that opposes pluralism and condemns secularism. If we are going to claim the Bible as our guide, state that it is God's divine word, then we must reject and resist the secular culture around us and take a clear stand for truth – no matter who it offends.

Genesis 47:7-10, "Then Joseph brought in his father Jacob and set him before Pharaoh; and Jacob blessed Pharaoh. Pharaoh said to Jacob, 'How old are you?'

And Jacob said to Pharaoh, 'The days of the years of my pilgrimage are one hundred and thirty years; few and evil have been the days of the years of my life, and they have not attained to the days of the years of the life of my fathers in the days of their pilgrimage.' So Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from before Pharaoh."

Jacob states that his days, at 130 years old, were few. What a remarkable comment, but it is in light of the days of his fathers who lived much longer. Noah's life (950 years) overlapped with Abraham's. Shem's life (600 years), Noah's son, overlapped Jacob's life.

In this episode we focus on the "evil" part of Jacob's comment to Pharaoh. His life was adventurous, if you will. He had conflict with his brother Esau and his father-in-law, Laban. Jacob had trouble with his wives and seemingly unending difficulty with his sons – 12 boys who were prone to rash actions springing from violent tempers. Still, Jacob was persistent in seeking God's blessings, specifically the Abrahamic blessings.

In this episode we look at a famous set of twin brothers, Jacob and Esau. In Genesis 27:41 we read, "So Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing with which his father blessed him, and Esau said in his heart, 'The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then I will kill my brother Jacob.'" How did it get to this point? Why would one brother purpose and plan to kill his twin? What we will see is the selfish, faithless attitudes and actions of both parents and sons. However, that is not all we will see. The record of their lives also shows great faith on the part of some, but especially Jacob as he matures into Israel, the prince of God.

In this episode we dig into one of the most popular and pernicious doctrines found among denominations and community churches. It is a doctrine that sows seeds of confusion, teaches error about the Church, denies God's power to fulfill His will, and undermines the Lord's plan of salvation. That doctrine is Premillennialism. It is that speculative imagining of men that says there are frightening things ahead like the "rapture" and the "tribulation." It instills fear with talk of signs and "the mark of the beast" and the "anti-christ" roaming the earth. The reality is, Premillennialism is a completely made-up doctrine of men and is easily refuted by examining the Scripture – in context. Grab your Bible and be ready to repudiate and refute this blatant error.