Day 128 One Year Bible Read Along

2 Kings 4-6 Summary:

In 2 Kings 4-6, the focus is on the miracles performed by the prophet Elisha. In these chapters, Elisha helps a widow by multiplying her oil, raises a Shunammite woman's son from the dead, purifies a poisonous pot of stew, feeds a hundred men with only twenty loaves of bread, and heals the commander of the Syrian army, Naaman, from leprosy. Elisha also demonstrates his prophetic abilities by revealing the king of Syria's plans to the king of Israel, leading to the Syrian army's temporary blindness and eventual release.

Key People/Places/Events:

1. Elisha

2. The widow

3. The Shunammite woman

4. The Shunammite woman's son

5. Naaman

6. The king of Israel

7. The king of Syria

8. The Syrian army

Questions to Consider:

1. What do Elisha's miracles reveal about the nature of God?

2. How do these miracles demonstrate the power of faith?

3. What role does humility play in the story of Naaman's healing?

4. How do these stories reflect the importance of compassion and empathy?

Luke 24:36-53 Summary:

In Luke 24:36-53, Jesus appears to his disciples after his resurrection. He greets them with "peace" and shows them his hands and feet to prove his identity. Jesus then explains how his death and resurrection fulfill the prophecies in the Scriptures. He opens their minds to understand the Scriptures and tells them to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Holy Spirit. The passage concludes with Jesus leading his disciples to Bethany, where he blesses them and ascends into heaven.

Key People/Places/Events:

1. Jesus

2. The disciples

3. Jerusalem

4. Bethany

5. The Holy Spirit

6. Jesus' ascension

Questions to Consider:

1. How does Jesus' appearance to his disciples strengthen their faith?

2. What is the significance of Jesus showing his wounds to his disciples?

3. How does Jesus' explanation of the Scriptures help the disciples understand his mission?

4. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the disciples and believers today?