Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

2 Kings 6 Commentary Purpose is important. If the purpose of a miracle is increased publicity, increased church income, increased visibility, and increased social media rankings, so the result shall be. These headliner miracles would immediately translate into mega-church structures and chart-topping social media rankings. But here the purpose is different and so is theContinueContinue reading “2 Kings 6 Commentary”

2 Kings 5 Commentary Greedy and sinful Gehazi, the army commander who converts after his miraculous healing, the evangelist maid who starts it all, the unbelieving kings, and the impeccable Elisha. There are many storylines in this chapter. Our first stop is at Namaan’s house. The gift of healing isn’t as commonplace as many TVContinueContinue reading “2 Kings 5 Commentary”

2 Kings 4 Commentary A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.Psalms 68:5. A poor widow is blessed miraculously by the LORD through Elisha. Next, we have another woman in need. Her need isn’t money, as she is wealthy. Her difficulty in childbearing comes to an end asContinueContinue reading “2 Kings 4 Commentary”

2 Kings 3 Commentary But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the Lord here, through whom we may inquire of the Lord?” It’s the same question for the son as it was for the father. Joram wasn’t exactly on the same level of righteousness as Jehoshaphat; neither was he on the same level ofContinueContinue reading “2 Kings 3 Commentary”

2 Kings 2 Commentary Elijah’s pilgrimage comes to an end in this chapter. And it is a glorious end. But is it really an end? In Malachi, the LORD promises to send another Elijah, alongside the mention of another Horeb character in Moses. These two characters would later reappear with the LORD Jesus during theContinueContinue reading “2 Kings 2 Commentary”

2 Kings 1 Commentary A choice between the Creator God and other gods cannot be made casually. It’s a lesson Ahaziah learns very quickly. Choosing God against other gods isn’t like buying tomatoes from the mall. You pick whatever impresses you! Equally, it isn’t like choosing between football teams. It’s a decision between life andContinueContinue reading “2 Kings 1 Commentary”

1 Kings 22 Commentary Ahab’s tenure comes to an end at Ramoth Gilead, and so does his career of sin and idolatry. Interestingly, he dies in battle against Aram, against a nation whose king he had unadvisedly forgiven. Looking at Ahab’s many direct interactions with the LORD, and had these interactions via many prophets beenContinueContinue reading “1 Kings 22 Commentary”

1 Kings 21 Commentary Ahab’s record in wrongdoing was unmatched. It was only surpassed by Jezebel’s wickedness. This chapter gives us details of the murder of Naboth. It is clear that Naboth’s murder was engineered by Jezebel. The transformation of Jezebel’s crimes into Ahab’s is quite interesting. In today’s justice systems, Ahab would be absolvedContinueContinue reading “1 Kings 21 Commentary”

1 Kings 20 CommentaryThat the LORD still deals with Ahab’s Israel is one very strange attribute of God’s character. Under Ahab, the nation is nearly a hundred percent apostate. They no longer know the God of their fathers. Without Israel asking or even showing signs of wanting help, the LORD moves in compassion and savesContinueContinue reading “1 Kings 20 Commentary”

1 Kings 19 CommentaryThis chapter is full of symbolism. Forty days and forty nights may remind us of the same number of days spent by Moses at Horeb, receiving the Covenant law.In a time of confusion and discouragement, the saint is encouraged to make the same trip to the place where it all began. ItContinueContinue reading “1 Kings 19 Commentary”