Blessings in Affliction: July 2025

Friday, July 25, 2025

What is the book of Psalms?

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Question: What is the book of Psalms?

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What is the book of 1 Kings?

Question: What is the book of 1 Kings?

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You can find Jesus and the gospel in 1 Kings—but not spelled out like in the New Testament. This book shows how God’s people struggled with their kings, proving that no human leader is perfect. That’s exactly why we need Jesus—the perfect king who never fails.

When you read 1 Kings, look for these key moments that point to Jesus:

God’s promise to David about an everlasting kingdom in 2 Samuel 7:12-16 sets the foundation. Psalm 89:3-4 and Luke 1:32-33 remind us that Jesus is the fulfillment—the eternal King who will reign forever.
Solomon’s temple, described in 1 Kings 6, was a sign of God’s presence with His people. But Jesus tells us in John 2:19-21 that He is the true temple where God dwells among us. Colossians 1:19 confirms that all the fullness of God lives in Him.
The repeated cycle of rebellion, judgment, and mercy—like in 1 Kings 11:9-13 and 1 Kings 14:7-16—shows how much humanity needs a Savior. Romans 3:23-24 and 1 John 1:9 explain how Jesus offers forgiveness and restoration to everyone who comes to Him.

So if you’re just skimming 1 Kings looking for Jesus’ name, you’ll miss what’s really going on. But if you dig deeper, you’ll see how the story points to Jesus’ perfect kingdom and salvation. It’s proof that God’s plan has been unfolding all along.

For further study and theological insight, these books are highly recommended:

“The Gospel According to Jesus” by John F. MacArthur (Zondervan, 1988) — explains how Old Testament promises point to Christ.
“Christ in the Old Testament” by James M. Boice (Baker Books, 1982) — detailed study of types and shadows of Jesus throughout the Old Testament.

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

What does it mean that love always hopes?

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Question: What does it mean that love always hopes?

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Is Jesus God? Did Jesus ever claim to be God?

Question: Is Jesus God? Did Jesus ever claim to be God?

I AM God!

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Why are many believers first on fire for God (enthusiastic) but later fade in their passion?

Question: Why are many believers first on fire for God but later fade in their passion?

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Annie Kinsella gets excited in "Field of Dreams"

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Friday, July 11, 2025

What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?

Question: What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?

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Good fortune of 4 lepers

The Night the Siege Was Lifted

Outside the city gates of Samaria, four men sat huddled together. Their bodies bore the marks of leprosy, their spirits weighed down not only by sickness but by the crushing famine within the city and the deadly siege surrounding it. One of them finally broke the silence.

“Why are we just sitting here, waiting to die?” he asked.

“If we try to go into the city, the famine will kill us,” another said grimly.

“And if we stay out here?” a third muttered.

“We die anyway,” the fourth answered. A long pause followed. Then one of them looked toward the enemy lines.

“There’s only one chance left,” he said. “Let’s go to the camp of the Arameans and surrender. If they let us live, we live. If they kill us… well, we’re no worse off.”

So as dusk fell, the four men rose to their feet and made their way toward the Aramean camp.

But when they arrived at the edge of the camp, something was strange. No guards. No sentries. No shouting. Not even a whisper.

Tent flaps flapped in the breeze. Horses stood tethered. Donkeys brayed softly in the shadows. But there was not a soul in sight.

They stepped cautiously into one of the tents. Inside, a feast lay spread across the table—bread, wine, roasted meat. Their empty stomachs took over, and they ate and drank until they were full. Gold and silver gleamed in the corners. Fine clothing hung on pegs.

They grabbed what they could and ran off to hide it. Then they came back, entered another tent, and did the same—eating, gathering, hiding.

But then, something stopped them. One of them looked at the others and spoke.

“What we’re doing isn’t right. This is a day of good news. If we keep it to ourselves, we’ll be held accountable. We need to go now and tell the king’s household.”

Without delay, they rushed back to the city and called out to the gatekeepers.

“We went to the Aramean camp,” they shouted, “and no one is there! Not a single voice! The horses and donkeys are still tied up, and the tents are all left just as they were.”

The gatekeepers relayed the message up the chain, until the news reached the palace.