A Bible Study Blog
No matter where you live in the world, there are bound to be moments, seasons, or even years when evil appears to have the upper hand.
Wars and other atrocities have peppered the globe and will continue to do so.
Knowing this sobering reality, how can we learn who God is in these evil times?
Join me in a study of the life of Manasseh, a king of Judah from the Old Testament, with the biblical reputation of being the evilest king ever.
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Who do you lean on when overwhelmed or uncertain about your future or a decision on a course of action?
Several years ago, my employer asked me to accept a role change I knew was wrong for me. I was so distraught when I saw the initial rough draft of the job description that I fell to my knees in tears.
Instead of getting ready for work, I kept following my now-late husband around the house.
Just as he was about to step out the front door, he realized he needed to pray for me regarding this challenge. As he embraced and prayed for me, I felt a sense of peace blossom. Afterwards, he also told me that, although it would be better if I had another job lined up, he would support me if I quit rather than accept the role change.
Before I share more about this, let’s continue our study Learning About God Through Ahaziah and Elijah | Part Two.
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Having lived away from where I grew up for over twenty years now, I can easily forget how much I still have mannerisms and other things that were modeled for me by my parents.
When my father passed in 2024, a friend remarked about the picture of my dad used for his obituary that she could see him in me by the way I held my head. Previous pictures she’d seen of him had failed to reveal that to her. I never noticed this detail until she pointed it out.
What I notice the most when I’m with my mom is how much my sense of humor and laughter is like hers. And we both enjoy good Bible study discussions.
Besides my parents, there are others who have influenced me over the years. Various teachers, friends, and colleagues come to my mind.
What does this have to do with learning about God through Ahaziah and Elijah?
Keep reading.
Continue reading “Learning about God through Ahaziah and Elijah | Part One”