Week 22 Reading Guide
The Prophets and the Power of God
1 Kings 17-22; 2 Kings 7-10
Big Idea: In the chaos of corrupt kings and spiritual rebellion, God raises up prophets to call His people back to Himself. Elijah and Elisha demonstrate God’s sovereignty, power, and faithfulness, pointing forward to the ultimate Prophet, Jesus, who fully reveals God to His people.
Reading Plan
Monday: 1 Kings 17-18 (Elijah and the Contest on Mount Carmel)
Tuesday: 1 Kings 19-20 (Elijah’s Flight and God’s Gentle Whisper)
Wednesday: 1 Kings 21-22 (Ahab’s Wickedness and His Downfall)
Thursday: 2 Kings 1-3 (Elisha Succeeds Elijah and Begins His Ministry)
Friday: 2 Kings 4-6 (Elisha’s Miracles Demonstrate God’s Compassion and Power)
Saturday: 2 Kings 7-10 (Deliverance for Israel and Judgment on Evil)
Weekly DNA Questions
Discover
How do the miracles of Elijah and Elisha reveal God’s power and His desire to care for His people?
Nurture
In what ways have you struggled to fully trust in God’s power or His plan for your life?
Act
This week, consider an area of your life where you feel torn between following God and something else. Seek God’s guidance and choose to follow Him wholeheartedly.
Key Verse: 1 Kings 18:21
Then Elijah approached all the people and said, 'How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him. But if Baal, follow him.' But the people didn’t answer him a word.
Reflection for the Week
The lives and ministries of Elijah and Elisha remind us that God’s power is unmatched, His voice is clear, and His justice is perfect. In a world prone to wander, God’s prophetic word calls us to return to Him. Ultimately, Jesus fulfills the prophetic role, declaring the truth of God’s kingdom and calling us to unwavering devotion.
Bible Project Resources
The Books of Kings Guide: The books of Kings tell the story of the long line of kings that came after David, but none of them live up to the promise.
Character Insight: Elijah: Learn about Elijah, whose name means “my God is Yahweh,” and see how God empowers him to revive a widow’s son and guide Israel back to Yahweh.
Kings vs. Prophets: Spoiler, God’s word always wins.