Please see below the Daily Bible Readings for this week:
Monday
Morning: 1 Kings 4
Evening: 1 Kings 5
Prayer Focus: The Apostolic Church UK and Missionaries
Tuesday
Morning: 1 Kings 6
Evening: 1 Kings 7
Prayer Focus: Youth and Children
Wednesday
Morning: 1 Kings 8
Evening: 1 Kings 9
Prayer Focus: The Body of Christ
Thursday
Morning: 1 Kings 10
Evening: 1 Kings 11
Prayer Focus: The United Kingdom
Friday
Morning: 1 Kings 12
Evening: 1 Kings 13
Prayer Focus: People with Diverse Problems, Parents and Pregnant Women
Saturday
Morning: 1 Kings 14
Evening: 1 Kings 15
Prayer Focus: The All Nations’ Centre, yourself and your family
Sunday
Morning: 1 Kings 16
Evening: 1 Kings 17
Prayer Focus: Praise, Thanksgiving and Worship
Introduction to the Books of the Bible
1 Kings
The Book of 1 Kings is a narrative exposition of contrasts – between obedience and disobedience, godly and ungodly leaders, and the consequences that follow. It serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness to God’s commandments and the dire consequences of turning away from Him. It begins with the final days of King David’s rule and covers the reign of his son Solomon, followed by the division of the kingdom into Israel and Judah.
The narrative then shifts to the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah, ruled by a series of kings. Many of these kings lead the people away from God, promoting idolatry and disobedience. Notable among these are King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, who elevated the worship of Baal in Israel. Amid this spiritual decline, the prophet Elijah emerges as a beacon of God’s power. He challenges the prophets of Baal in a dramatic showdown on Mount Carmel, affirming God’s supremacy.