Day 128 One Year Bible Read Along

2 Kings 4-6:

Summary: In 2 Kings 4-6, the prophet Elisha performs several miracles that demonstrate God's power and mercy. Elisha provides oil for a widow, raises a Shunammite woman's son from the dead, purifies a poisonous pot of stew, and multiplies loaves of bread to feed a hundred people. Additionally, Elisha helps the king of Israel by revealing the plans of the Arameans, leading to their defeat. When the Aramean army surrounds Elisha's location, he prays for his servant's eyes to be opened to see God's protecting angels.

Key People:

• Prophet Elisha

• The widow

• The Shunammite woman

• The king of Israel

• The king of Aram

Key Places:

• Israel

• Shunem

Key Events:

• Elisha's miracles: providing oil, raising a child from the dead, purifying poisonous stew, and multiplying bread

• Elisha revealing the plans of the Arameans to the king of Israel

• Elisha's prayer for his servant to see God's protecting angels

Questions to Consider:

1. What do Elisha's miracles reveal about God's power and mercy?

2. How do Elisha's actions support and guide the people and leaders of Israel?

3. What can we learn from Elisha's faith in God's protection and the importance of spiritual discernment?

Luke 24:36-53:

Summary: In Luke 24:36-53, the risen Jesus appears to his disciples, proving his resurrection and explaining the fulfillment of the Scriptures. Jesus invites them to touch his wounds, demonstrating that he has truly risen in bodily form. He then opens their minds to understand the Scriptures and explains that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed to all nations. Afterward, Jesus ascends to heaven, and the disciples return to Jerusalem with great joy, continually praising God.

Key People:

• Jesus Christ

• The disciples

Key Places:

• Jerusalem

Key Events:

• Jesus' appearance to his disciples

• Jesus proving his resurrection through his wounds

• Jesus explaining the fulfillment of the Scriptures

• The Great Commission to proclaim repentance and forgiveness

• Jesus' ascension to heaven

Questions to Consider:

1. How does Jesus' appearance to his disciples and his invitation to touch his wounds confirm the reality of his resurrection?

2. What is the significance of Jesus opening the disciples' minds to understand the Scriptures?

3. How does the Great Commission apply to believers today, and what can we learn from the disciples' response to Jesus' ascension?

Release date

Lydbog: 9. maj 2023