Day 109: Decline, MERCY, and Sovereignty in 2 Kings 13-15 | Bible In A Year (CSB)

On Day 109 of our "Bible in a Year" journey, we cover 2 Kings 13-15. The kingdoms of Israel and Judah spiral through cycles of idolatrous kings, with fleeting moments of reform. God’s mercy tempers judgment, and Elisha’s final prophecy underscores His enduring faithfulness despite the people’s persistent rebellion.

Questions:
1. Elisha’s death in chapter 13 and the miracle at his tomb affirm God’s power beyond human agents—how does this deepen our theological grasp of divine sovereignty, ensuring His purposes endure through even the darkest seasons of unfaithfulness?

2. God’s compassion toward Israel in chapter 13, sparing them despite their sin, reflects His covenant love—how might this challenge us to reflect on the theological tension between divine patience and the call to repentance as prerequisites for restoration?

3. The mixed reigns of kings like Amaziah in chapter 15, who do right yet tolerate idolatry, reveal partial devotion—how does this invite us to wrestle with the theological reality that true worship demands wholehearted allegiance, foreshadowing Christ’s perfect obedience?

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