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Old Testament Lesson 29: Elisha

Posted by Karl D. on 28th July 2010

Gospel Doctrine
Lesson: Elisha
Reading: 2 Kings 2, 5-6

The notes are cross posted at Feast Upon the Word Blog

1 Introduction

1.1 A Note on approach

These represent the notes I made during my reading of the scriptural text for this lesson. It is not a lesson outline or a lesson plan but really notes about issues and questions that struck me as interesting during my reading. Consequently, the notes do not have a conclusion and very little mention of application. I like to let those things arise while I teach.

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Old Testament Lessson 28: Elijah

Posted by Karl D. on 18th July 2010

Gospel Doctrine
Lesson: Elijah
Reading: 1 Kings 17-19

The notes are cross posted at Feast Upon the Word Blog

1 Introduction

In today’s lesson, Ahab is the King of Israel (Northern Kingdom). Let me back up slightly to the end of chapter 16 which actually introduces Ahab and let’s see how the narrator summarizes Ahab’s reign. Read 1 Kings 16:30-34:

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Old Testament Lesson 27: A Divided Kingdom

Posted by Karl D. on 12th July 2010

Gospel Doctrine
Lesson: Solomon
Reading: 1 Kings 12-14, 2 Chronicles 17,20

The notes are cross posted at Feast Upon the Word Blog

The reading this week covers the split of Israel into two kingdoms. Jeroboam becomes the king of the northern kingdom (the ten tribes) and Rehoboam becomes the king of the southern Kingdom (Judah). These notes primarily highlight questions and thoughts regarding the introduction of Jeroboam and Rehoboam.

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Old Testament Lesson 26: Solomon

Posted by Karl D. on 8th July 2010

Gospel Doctrine
Lesson: Solomon
Reading: 1 Kings 3, 5-11

1 Introduction

  • How does this narrative end? Note, the ending I am referring to is 2 Kings since the split of Kings into two book appears to be artificial1
  • Is this important? Why? Is this likely to affect the authors perspective?
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