It Happened There for a Reason…
Stories, Characters, and Locations from the Bible are recorded for a reason.
It Happened There for a Reason Series
Tracy White
For Questions or Accolades about this study:
Tracy White | 615-799-8417 | trace32@bellsouth.net
I apologize every lesson in this series was not recorded. This class originated when our evangelist of 30 years was having health issues and fill-ins were required. With that said, it became obvious at some point that these lessons needed to be recorded for the enjoyment of other Bible story lovers. We hope you enjoy.
Looking back over lessons not recorded, each listener would benefit from looking in a map for The Ridge Route, a travelers path through the mountains of Judea which avoided the pillagers along the Great International Route. This was the route God commanded Abraham to sojourn in order to show him the promised land. Special events throughout Abraham’s life are marked with an altar erected to the Lord. These altars would serve for centuries as a great echo from the mountain range of the one true and living God. But many other significant events also occurred in this land, and they happened for a reason…
20210425-The land is divided without the Levites, Gods servants, for a reason | Joshua 13-21
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20210711-The children of Israel worship Baal in the promised land for a reason | Joshua 24-Judges 3
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20210926-Deborah battles Sisera at Mount Tabor and Jezreel valley for a reason | Judges 4
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20211017-God confirms His authority on the threshing floor for a reason | Judges 6
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20211114-Samson fights in the Sorek Valley for a reason | Judges 14 & 15
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20211121-Family legacies blossom from Naomi & Ruth for a reason | The book of Ruth
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20211128-Hannah was barren for a reason | 1 Samuel 1
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20211128-The Ark of the Covenant is captured for a reason | 1 Samuel 4
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20220102-The battle of Ebenezer and the Loss of the Ark happened for a reason | 1 Samuel 6,7,14
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The life of King Saul and King David
20220123-The tribe of Benjamin selected for first King of Israel for a reason | 1 Samuel 7-9
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20220130-Saul selected as First King of Israel for a reason | 1 Samuel 10-12
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20220424-David hides in a field near Ein Gedi for a reason | 1 Samuel 19
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20220508-David marries Abigail for a reason | 1 Samuel 25
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20220529-Saul counsels with the witch at Endor for a reason | 1 Samuel 28
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20220703 David is refused from entering battle for a reason | 1 Sam 29 & 30
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20220710-Saul fights and dies on Mt Gilboa for a reason | 1 Samuel 31
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20220731-David kills the messenger of Saul's death for a reason | 2 Samuel 1
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20220821-David becomes King for a reason | 2 Samuel 3-5
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20220828-David settles in Jerusalem for a reason | 2 Samuel 5
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20220904-Uzzah dies with his hand on the Ark for a reason | 2 Samuel 6
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20220911-Mistransport of the Ark of God results in death for a reason | 2 Samuel 6
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20220918-Michal confronts David for a reason | 2 Samuel 6
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20220925-David seeks to build a house for the Lord for a reason | 2 Samuel 7
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20221002 Two prophets of God fail the word of the Lord for a reason | 2 Samuel 7
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20221009-God scold David over the Temple for a reason | 2 Samuel 7
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20221016-God refuses David the Temple for a reason | 2 Samuel 7
20221023-David plans to build a temple for a reason | 2 Samuel 7
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20221030-God says He will be a house for David and his people for a reason | 2 Samuel 7
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20221106-David honors Mephibosheth for a reason | 2 Samuel 9
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20221113-David hides in a field for 3 nights and 3 days for a reason | 1 Samuel 20
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20221120-David embarks upon a series of great sins for a reason | 2 Samuel 11
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20221127-Davids sin multiplies for a reason | 2 Samuel 11
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20221204-Uriah does not lie with his wife for a reason | 2 Samuel 11
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20221211-Nathan spoke to David about his sin for a reason | 2 Samuel 12
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20221218-David's child with Bathsheba dies for a reason | 2 Samuel 12
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20221225-God sent Joab to David for a reason | 2 Samuel 12
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20230101-Amnon rapes his beautiful half sister Tamar for a reason | 2 Samuel 13
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20230115-David ignores justice against Amnon for a reason | 2 Samuel 13
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20230122-Absalom avenges Tamar for a reason | 2 Samuel 13
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20230129-Joab sends for a woman from Tekoa for a reason | 2 Samuel 14
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20230205-The woman from Tekoa flatters David for a reason | 2 Samuel 14
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20230212-Absalom burns Joab's field for a reason | 2 Samuel 14
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20230219-Absalom intercepts Justice seekers for a reason | 2 Samuel 15
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20230226-David flees Jerusalem for a reason | 2 Samuel 15
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20230305-David flees Jerusalem for a reason, continued... | 2 Samuel 15
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20230319-Ahithophel betrays David for a reason | 2 Samuel 15
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20230326-Ahithophel betrays David as a type of Judas for a reason | 2 Samuel 15
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20230402-Ahithophel betrays David as a type of Judas for a reason | Psalm 55
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20230416-Ziba betrays Mephibosheth for a reason | 2 Samuel 16
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20230423-Shemei curses David for a reason | 2 Samuel 16
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20230430 Ahithophel advises Absalom to publicly ravage David's concubines for a reason | 2 Samuel 16
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20230507-Ahithophel seeks 12000 men for a reason | 2 Samuel 17
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20230514-Absalom thwarts the council of Ahithophel for a reason | 2 Samuel 17
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20230521-Ahithophel commits suicide for a reason | 2 Samuel 17
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20230528-David sends his army from Mahanaim for a reason | 2 Samuel 18
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20230604-Absalom finds his head ensnared for a reason | 2 Samuel 18
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20230618 David mourns Absalom for a reason | 2 Samuel 18
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20230625 Joab reproves Davids lamentation for a reason | 2 Samuel 19
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20230702 David's restoration to the throne was delayed for a reason | 2 Samuel 19
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20230709 David appoints Amasa commander of his army for a reason | 2 Samuel 19
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20230716 David's great welcoming happens at the Jordan for a reason | 2 Samuel 19
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20230730 David blesses Barzillai at the Jordan for a reason | 2 Samuel 19
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20230806 A tribal eruption occurs at the Jordan for a reason | 2 Samuel 19
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20230813 Sheba incites a rebellion for a reason | 2 Samuel 20
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20230820 A head tossed over a city wall suddenly ends Sheba's revolt for a reason | 2 Samuel 20
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20230827 David orders the burial of Saul and his sons for a reason | 2 Samuel 21
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20230903 David and his men kill giants for a reason | 2 Samuel 21
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20230910 David praises God with a song of thanksgiving for a reason | 2 Samuel 22:1-10
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20230917 David praises God in a song of thanksgiving for a reason | 2 Samuel 22:11-35
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20230924 David praises God in a song of thanksgiving for a reason | 2 Samuel 22: 36-51
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20231001 Davids last words are prophetic from God for a reason | 2 Samuel 23
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20231008 Davids Mighty Men extolled for a reason | 2 Samuel 23
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20231022 David orders a census of the people for a reason | 2 Samuel 24
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20231029 God punishes Israel for a reason | 2 Samuel 24
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20231105 David refuses Araunah's offer of the threshing floor for a reason | 2 Samuel 24
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20231112 David refuses Araunah's offerings toward David's worship for a reason | 2 Samuel 24
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20231119 Adonijah limits invitations to his kingly celebration for a reason | I Kings 1
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20231126 Nathan the prophet prompts Bathsheba to confer with the King for a reason | I Kings 1
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Solomon is anointed as King
20231203 Solomon annointed King and co-regency for a reason | I Kings 1
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20231210 David charged Solomon against his enemies for a reason | I Kings 2
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20231217 Adonijah is executed by Solomon for a reason | I Kings 2
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20231224 Abiathar removed as Priest for a reason | I Kings 2 and I Samuel 2
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20231231 Joab flees to the altar for a reason | I Kings 2
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20240107 Solomon executes Shimei for a reason | I Kings 2
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20240114 Solomon worships at the tabernacle in Gibeon for a reason | I Kings 3
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20240121 Solomon requested wisdom from God for a reason | I Kings 3
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20240128 Solomon orders a child be cut in half for a reason | I Kings 3
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20240204 Solomon's kingdom extolled for a reason | I Kings 4
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20240211 Hiram agrees to a joint venture with Solomon for a reason | I Kings 5
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20240218 God's wisdom grants Solomon mastery over trade routes for a reason | I Kings 5-9
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20240225 Solomons builds the temple in Jerusalem for a reason | I Kings 6
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20240303 God warns Solomon of the necessity for obedience for a reason | I Kings 6
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20240310 God warns Solomon of the necessity to obey for a reason | I Kings 7
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20240317 Solomon spends 13 years building his palace for a reason | I Kings 7
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20240324 Gods glory cloud filled Solomon's temple for a reason | I Kings 8
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20240331 Solomon petitions God for a reason | I Kings 8
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20240407 The theology of Solomon is revealed for a reason | I Kings 8
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20240414 Solomon kneels before God for a reason | I Kings 8
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20240421 God appears to Solomon a second time for a reason | I Kings 9
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20240428 Solomon received Gezer as a wedding gift for a reason but the cost was astronomical I Kings 9
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20240505 Building up Hazor, Megiddo, & Gezer tested Solomon's faithfulness for a reason | I Kings 9
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20240512 The Queen of Sheba comes to the Kingdom of Solomon for a reason | I Kings 10
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20240519 Solomon becomes greater than all the kings of the earth for a reason | I Kings 10
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20240526 Solomon excelled in multiplication for a reason | I Kings 11
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20240602 The anger of God is provoked by Solomon for a reason | I Kings 11
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20240609 The providence of God is revealed against Solomon for a reason | I Kings 11
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20240616 Jeroboam flees to Egypt for a reason | I Kings 11
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The Divided Kingdom
20240623 Rehoboam travels to Shechem for coronation as King for a reason | I Kings 12
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20240630 Rehoboam refuses the council of the elders for a reason | I Kings 12
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20240707 Jeroboam sets up sanctuaries at Dan and Bethel for a reason | I Kings 12
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20240714 King Josiah called by name 350 years beforehand for a reason | 1 Kings 13
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20240721 The Lord restricted the man of God from refreshment for a reason | I Kings 13
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20240804 Jeroboam sends his wife incognito to Ahijah the prophet for a reason | I Kings 14
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20240811 The kingdom of Judah provokes God to jealousy for a reason | I Kings 14
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20240818 Shishak the King of Egypt plunders Jerusalem for a reason | I Kings 14
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20240825 God tolerates the wicked ways of Abijam for a reason | I Kings 15
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20240901 Maacah the Queen mother is opposed by Asa for a reason | I Kings 15
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20240908 The Ethiopians are routed around Asa's army for a reason | II Chronicles 14
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20240915 The prophet of God warns Asa for a reason | 2 Chronicles 15
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20240922 King Asa imprisons Hanani the seer of God for a reason | 2 Chronicles 16
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20240929 Baasha kills the household of Jeroboam for a reason | I Kings 15
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20241006 Zimri destroys all the household of Baasha for a reason | I Kings 16
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20241013 Zimri reigns only 7 days for a reason | I Kings 16
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20241020 Omri purchases the hill of Samaria for a reason | I Kings 16
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20241027 King Ahab is charged with doing more evil than any King in Israel for a reason | I Kings 16
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Elijah the Prophet
20241103 Tragic loss and prolonged drought inflict Israel for a reason | I Kings 16 & 17
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20241110 The sources of Elijah's daily food are identified for a reason | I Kings 17
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20241117 Elijah suffers no lack of food for a reason | I Kings 17
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20241124 Elijah stretches himself over the widows son for a reason | I Kings 17
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20241201 The drought called by Elijah lasted 3 and a half years for a reason | I Kings 17
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20241208 The famine was severe in Samaria for a reason | I Kings 18
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20241215 Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel for a reason | I Kings 18
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20241222 Elijah called upon the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel for a reason | I Kings 18
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20241229 Elijah orders the execution of the prophets of Baal at the Kishon River for a reason I Kings 18
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20250105 Jezebel threatens the life of Elijah for a reason | I Kings 19
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20250112 Elijah requests death in the wilderness for a reason | I Kings 19
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20250119 Elijah journeys to Mt Horeb for a reason Part 1 | I Kings 19
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20250126 Elijah journeys to Mt Horeb for a reason Part 2 | I Kings 19
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20250202 Elijah journeys to Mt Horeb for a reason Part 3 | I Kings 19
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20250216 King Ahab agrees to terms of surrender to Benhadad for a reason | I Kings 20
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20250223 God aids Ahab against the Arameans for a reason | I Kings 20
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20240302 Benhadad's army is defeated a second time for a reason | I Kings 20
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20250309 Ahab is cursed by God for a reason | I Kings 20
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20250315 Naboth refuses to disobey God even for money from King Ahab | I Kings 21
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20250323 Jezebel's evil plot bears witness to the Law of God for a reason | I Kings 21
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20250330 Elijah is sent to rendevous with Ahab in Naboth's vineyard for a reason | I Kings 21
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20250406 King Ahab receives mercy from God for a reason | I Kings 21
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20250413 King Ahab rebukes Micaiah, the prophet of God, for a reason | I Kings 22
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20250420 The LORD enticed King Ahab to go against Ramoth-gilead for a reason | I Kings 22
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20250427 King Ahab goes to battle incognito for a reason | I Kings 22
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20250504 Jehoshaphats ships were destroyed by God in Ezion-geber for a reason | I Kings 22
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20250511 Elijah intercepts the messengers of Ahaziah for a reason | II Kings 1
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Elisha the Prophet
20250518 The Jordan is crossed by Elijah and Elisha for a reason | II Kings 2
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20250525 Two she-bears vindicate the baldheaded prophet of God for a reason | II Kings 2
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20250601 Elisha aids the King of Israel for a reason | II Kings 3
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20250608 Jehovah God issues a strange command for a reason | II Kings 3
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20250615 After a decisive victory, Israel flees the battle for a reason | II Kings 3
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20250622 Elisha inquires about the contents of the widows house for a reason | II Kings 4
20250629 Elisha promises a son to the Shunammite for a reason | II Kings 4
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20250706 The Shunammite woman lays her dead son on the bed of Elisha for a reason | II Kings 4
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20250713 Elisha lays face to face with the Shunammite's dead son for a reason | II Kings 4
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20250720 Elisha's food miracles are performed for a reason | II Kings 4
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20250727 A nameless captive Jewish girl is a heroine for a reason | II Kings 5
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20250803 Naaman almost neglects his cleansing for a reason | II Kings 5
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20250810 Naaman is cleansed for a reason | II Kings 5
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20250817 Naaman requests two mules load of earth for a reason | II Kings 5
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20250824 Gehazi is cursed with leprosy for a reason | II Kings 5
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20250831 An iron axe head swims for a reason | II Kings 6
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20250907 Elijah stands fearless before the presence of warriors for a reason | II Kings 6
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20250914 The Syrian army is sent home unharmed for a reason | II Kings 6
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20250921 Cannibalism occurs in Israel for a reason | II Kings 6
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20250928 Elisha makes two seemingly impossible prophecies for a reason | II Kings 6 & 7
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20251005 The desperation of four lepers leads to dramatic discovery for a reason | II Kings 7
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20251012 King Jehoram almost neglects Gods blessing for a reason | II Kings 7
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20251026 God miraculously delivers Samaria from besiegement for a reason | II Kings 7
20251102 Elisha aids the Shunnamite woman for a reason | II Kings 8
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20251109 Elisha stares down Hazael for a reason | II Kings 8
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20251116 Edom revolts in the reign of Joram King of Judah for a reason | II Kings 8
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20251122 Joram King of Israel convalesces in Jezreel for a reason | II Kings 8
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20251130 Jehu is anointed King of Israel for a reason | II Kings 9
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20251207 King Joram meets Jehu in the field of Naboath for a reason | II Kings 9
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20251214 Jezebel is cast down and eaten by dogs for a reason | II Kings 9
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20251221 Jehu orders the death of Ahab's entire house for a reason | II Kings 10
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20251228 Jehu eradicates the Baal worship for a reason | II Kings 10
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20260104 The Kingdom of Israel suffers territorial loss for a reason | II Kings 10
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20260111 Queen Athaliah murders her grandsons for a reason | II Kings 11
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20260118 Jehosheba becomes a heroine for a reason II Kings 11
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20260201 Joash crowned King and receives the testimony of God for a reason | II Kings 11
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20260208 Johoiada renews the covenant of God for a reason | II Kings 11
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20260215 Jehoiada is a type of Christ for a reason | II Kings 11
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20260222 Joash orders the rebuilding of the temple for a reason | II Kings 12 and II Chronicles 24
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20260301 King Joash suffers loss and great tragedy for a reason | II Kings 12
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20260308 God provides the kingdom of Israel with a savior for a reason | II Kings 13
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20260315 Jehoash King of Israel receives only half a blessing for a reason | II Kings 13
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20260322 The tomb of Elisha produces life for a reason | II Kings 13 | Romans 6:8
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20260329 King Amaziah of Judah defeats Edom for a reason | II Kings 14
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20260405 Amaziah King of Judah is defeated by the King of Israel | II Kings 14 & II Chron 25
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20260412 The Temple in Jerusalem is ransacked for a reason | II Kings 14
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20260419 Uzziah prospers for a reason | II Kings 15 and II Chronicles 26
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20260426 Uzziah King of Juday is cursed with leprosy for a reason | II Kings 15 and II Chronicles 26
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20260503 The second Jeroboam enjoys expansion and prosperity for a reason | II Kings 14
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20260510 Zechariah is assassinated for a reason | II Kings 15
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20260517 King Menahem of Isreal barders with Assyria for a reason II Kings 15
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