1 Kings 13 - Day 441 (link to today's reading)
Scripture: 1 Kings 13:11-26 Commentary: What are we to make of this strange and shocking story? We see a prophet delivering a word which was a lie, and another prophet believing it in spite of the instructions God had previously given him. On one level, the story clearly illustrates the difficulty which is sometimes involved in discerning the true word of God. On another level, it underscores the importance of unswerving obedience. In this connection the man of God continued to be a sign to Jeroboam and to Israel; for his tragic end was a warning that disobedience could lead to death—the death of the whole nation. On a third level, the story shows that prophecy is irrevocable; the word of God has creative power, shaping events and moving them towards its fulfilment. This is the lesson learned by the prophet of Bethel (32). The lesson was, however, not learned by Jeroboam. Events had shown beyond doubt that the altar at Bethel existed in defiance of God’s will, but Jeroboam persisted in his sin (33), a sin which would eventually lead to Israel’s total destruction (34). Bimson, J. J. (1994). 1 and 2 Kings. In D. A. Carson, R. T. France, J. A. Motyer, & G. J. Wenham (Eds.), New Bible commentary: 21st century edition (4th ed., pp. 353–354). Inter-Varsity Press. Application: Sometimes the scriptures just don't make any sense to me. The man of God suffered the consequences of disobeying the Lord, but why didn't the prophet suffer any consequences for lying? Why is God's judgment so swift and precise here but delayed for David and Solomon? Prayer: Lord, help me to understand Your ways... Comments are closed.
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