FOB: 2 Kings

The Power and the Fury.2 Kings provides a fast-paced narrative of insight into the history of Israel under its monarchy. This book
is a continuation of the narrative begun in 1 Samuel, and continued through 2
Samuel and 1 Kings. Ralph finishes it off with a captivating and rewarding
journey through 2 Kings.Written between 561 BC and 538BC, 2nd Kings gives us a
warning about the consequences of sin, especially the catastrophic
repercussions of Israel's love affair with idolatry. Despite struggling with
other problems, we see that the Jewish people learned from their experience.
They never made a mistake of this enormity again. Through prophets such as
Elisha and Elijah we see God's compassion for his people and the opportunity
for repentance. An opportunity spoilt by Judah, climaxing with the subjugation
of the kingdom by the Babylonians. Illuminating, accessible and laced with his
unique sense of humour, Davis' practical devotional expository applies events
to the contemporary reader providing parallels to alert us in the 21st
century.'Today there is a renewed emphasis on the preaching of OT
narrative in evangelical circles [´]. The six volumes of Ralph Dale Davis of
which 2 Kings is the culmination are excellent guides for contemporary
expositor as he preaches from the Êformer prophetsË. Davis has laid an
excellent foundation; may many expositors build upon his work as they preach OT
narrative.' - Keith EssexSeries: Focus on the Bible.Recommended € 17,90