Chew the Bible

God Glue Colossians 1 Chew the Bible Season 3 Paul opens with greetings and thanksgiving, praising God for the faith and love of the Colossian believers. He prays that they would grow in spiritual wisdom, strength, and endurance. He then exalts Christ as supreme over all creation — the visible image of the invisible God, through whom everything was created and who holds all things together. Christ...

Stampede 2 Kings 7 Chew the Bible Season 3 In 2 Kings 7, Samaria was under siege and suffering from famine. Elisha prophesied that the Lord would provide food the next day at the city gates. A royal officer doubted this, but Elisha told him he would see it happen but not eat of it. Meanwhile, four lepers went to the enemy Aramean camp and discovered it abandoned—the Lord had caused the Arameans to...

Infused by the Holy Spirit Philippians 4 Chew the Bible Season 3 Paul closes his letter with encouragement, practical advice, and gratitude. He urges the believers to stand firm in the Lord and settle disagreements peacefully (mentioning Euodia and Syntyche). He calls them to rejoice always, pray with thanksgiving, and trust God, who gives peace beyond understanding. Paul encourages them to focus...

Open Your Eyes 2 Kings 6 Chew the Bible Season 3 The Borrowed Axe Head (v. 1–7): Elisha makes a borrowed axe head float after it falls into the Jordan River, showing God’s concern for everyday needs. Aram vs. Israel (v. 8–23): The Aramean king tries to ambush Israel, but Elisha repeatedly warns Israel’s king. When Aramean troops surround Elisha, God opens the servant’s eyes to see heavenly chariot...

Paul warns the believers to watch out for false teachers who insist on circumcision and outward religious works. He explains that if anyone could boast in human credentials, it would be him — he was a Hebrew of Hebrews, a Pharisee, zealous, and blameless by the law’s standards. Yet, he counts all of that as worthless compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ. Paul emphasizes that righteou...

NaaahhhMan & Greedy Gehazi 2 Kings 5 Chew the Bible Season 3Naaman, the commander of the Syrian army, was a powerful and respected man, but he suffered from leprosy. A young Israelite servant girl told Naaman’s wife that the prophet Elisha in Israel could heal him. Naaman went to Israel with a letter from his king and gifts, but the king of Israel panicked, thinking it was a trick. Elisha then...

Be Humble or Be Humbled Philippians 2 Chew the Bible Season 3 Paul encourages the believers in Philippi to live in unity, humility, and love. He urges them to put others before themselves, following the example of Christ, who humbled Himself by leaving His divine glory, taking on human form, and dying on the cross. Because of His obedience, God exalted Him above all, giving Him the name above ever...

Elisha Does CPR 2 Kings 4 Chew the Bible Season 3This chapter highlights several miracles performed by the prophet Elisha, showing God’s provision and power:The Widow’s Oil (vv. 1–7):A widow in debt seeks help from Elisha. He instructs her to gather empty jars and pour her small amount of oil into them. Miraculously, the oil keeps flowing until all the jars are full, providing enough to pay her de...

Paul in Prison Philippians 1 Chew the Bible Season 3Paul writes to the believers in Philippi from prison. He thanks God for them, prays for their love and knowledge to grow, and encourages them to remain steadfast in Christ. Paul explains that his imprisonment has actually helped spread the gospel, as others are now more bold in preaching. Some preach Christ out of envy, others out of goodwill—but...

Joram's in the House 2 Kings 3 Chew the Bible Season 3King Joram of Israel, along with King Jehoshaphat of Judah and the king of Edom, joined forces to fight against Mesha, king of Moab. On their journey, they ran out of water and feared defeat. They sought help from the prophet Elisha, who told them to bring a musician. As music played, the Spirit of the Lord came upon Elisha, and he prophesi...

Chariots of Fire + 1 Baldy 2 Mama Bears 42 Bad Boys 2 Kings 2 Chew the Bible Season 3 This chapter tells the dramatic passing of the prophetic mantle from Elijah to Elisha:Elijah’s Last Journey: Elijah knows his time is near. He travels from Gilgal to Bethel to Jericho to the Jordan River, with Elisha refusing to leave his side. Crossing the Jordan: Elijah strikes the Jordan River with his cloak,...

Doctor Doom 2 Kings 1 Chew the Bible Season 3 King Ahaziah of Israel (Ahab’s son) falls through a lattice and is badly injured. Instead of seeking God, he sends messengers to ask Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron, if he will recover. But God sends Elijah to intercept them, asking, “Is there no God in Israel?” Elijah declares Ahaziah will die. Ahaziah sends three groups of fifty soldiers to bring Elijah...

Scattered Sheep 1 Kings 22 Chew the Bible Season 3In 1 Kings 22, King Ahab of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah consider going to war against Aram (Syria) at Ramoth-Gilead. Jehoshaphat insists on seeking the word of the Lord first. Ahab’s prophets all predict victory, but Jehoshaphat asks if there’s another prophet of the Lord. Ahab reluctantly calls for Micaiah, who truthfully prophesies disas...

Norbit and Rasputia 1 Kings 21 Chew the Bible Season 3King Ahab wanted Naboth’s vineyard because it was close to his palace, but Naboth refused to sell it, saying it was his family’s inheritance. Ahab sulked, so Queen Jezebel stepped in. She plotted Naboth’s death by arranging false witnesses to accuse him of cursing God and the king. Naboth was stoned to death, and Ahab took possession of the vin...

Ben-Hadad Beaten 1 Kings 20 Chew the Bible Season 3 King Ben-Hadad of Aram gathers a massive army with thirty-two allied kings and demands King Ahab of Israel surrender his silver, gold, wives, and children. At first Ahab agrees, but when Ben-Hadad demands even more, Ahab refuses. A prophet tells Ahab that God will deliver victory to show that He is the Lord. Israel’s small army defeats the Aramea...

Touched by an Angel 1 Kings 19 Chew the Bible Season 3 After Elijah’s victory over the prophets of Baal, Queen Jezebel threatens to kill him. Fearing for his life, Elijah flees into the wilderness, discouraged and weary. He prays for God to take his life, but instead God provides for him—an angel gives him food and water to strengthen him. Elijah then journeys forty days and nights to Mount Horeb,...

Faceoff 1 Kings 18 Chew the Bible Season 3 In 1 Kings 18, the prophet Elijah confronts King Ahab during a severe drought in Israel. Ahab has been leading the people into idolatry by worshiping Baal. Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal to a contest on Mount Carmel: both sides will prepare a sacrifice, but they must not light the fire. Instead, each will pray to their god, and the true God will a...

1 Kings 17 introduces Elijah the prophet during King Ahab’s evil reign:Elijah’s Drought Prophecy: Elijah declares to Ahab that there will be no rain or dew in Israel except at Elijah’s word—God’s judgment for the people’s idolatry. God Provides for Elijah: God tells Elijah to hide by the Kerith Brook, where ravens bring him bread and meat morning and evening, and he drinks from the brook. When the...

1 Kings 17 introduces Elijah the prophet during King Ahab’s evil reign: Elijah’s Drought Prophecy: Elijah declares to Ahab that there will be no rain or dew in Israel except at Elijah’s word—God’s judgment for the people’s idolatry. God Provides for Elijah: God tells Elijah to hide by the Kerith Brook, where ravens bring him bread and meat morning and evening, and he drinks from the brook. When th...

Vanity to Calamity 🪞 1 Kings 16 Chew the Bible Season 3 1 Kings 16 continues the turbulent history of Israel’s kings, highlighting corruption, judgment, and rebellion: ​ Baasha’s Judgment: God sends a message through the prophet Jehu condemning King Baasha for following Jeroboam’s evil ways. Baasha’s dynasty will be wiped out, just like Jeroboam’s. ​ Elah’s Short Reign: Baasha’s son Elah becomes...

Like Father, Like Son 1 Kings 15 Chew the Bible Season 3 1 Kings 15 recounts the reigns of Abijam (Abijah) and Asa, kings of Judah, and briefly covers the kings of Israel during their times. ​ Abijam ruled Judah for 3 years. He continued in the sins of his father Rehoboam and did not follow God wholeheartedly. But for the sake of David, God allowed Abijam’s line to continue. There was constant war...

Sick Son & Sodomy 1 Kings 14 Chew the Bible Season 3 In 1 Kings 14, Jeroboam’s son, Abijah, becomes very sick. Jeroboam tells his wife to disguise herself and go to the prophet Ahijah in Shiloh, who had once told Jeroboam he’d become king. But Ahijah, now old and blind, is warned by God in advance of her arrival. When she comes, he recognizes her and delivers a devastating prophecy: • Abijah will...

Lion’s Choice 🦁 1 Kings 13 Chew the Bible Season 3 In 1 Kings 13, a prophet from Judah is sent by God to confront King Jeroboam while he’s offering sacrifices at an altar in Bethel—a place of false worship. The prophet declares that a future king named Josiah will destroy that altar. To prove his message is from God, the altar miraculously splits apart and its ashes pour out. Jeroboam tries to se...

North vs. South 1 Kings 12 Chew the Bible Season 3 After Solomon dies, his son Rehoboam becomes king. The people of Israel, led by Jeroboam, ask Rehoboam to lighten the heavy burden his father placed on them. Rehoboam consults two groups for advice: ​ The elders say, “Be kind and serve the people—they will be loyal.” ​ His young friends say, “Be tougher than your dad!” Rehoboam follows the bad adv...

Solomon’s Slidepieces 🛝👸🏽 1 Kings 11 Chew the Bible Season 3 In 1 Kings 11, King Solomon’s heart turns away from God. Even though he was wise, he loved many foreign women—700 wives and 300 concubines—including Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians, and Hittites. God had warned Israel not to marry foreign women because they might lead them to worship other gods—and that’s exactly what happene...