Day 127 One Year Bible Read Along

2 Kings 1-3:

Summary: 2 Kings 1-3 details the transition of prophetic leadership from Elijah to Elisha, the death of King Ahaziah of Israel, and the reign of King Jehoram. Ahaziah seeks counsel from a pagan god and is condemned by Elijah. After Ahaziah's death, Jehoram becomes king. Elijah is taken up to heaven in a whirlwind, and his mantle falls upon Elisha. Elisha demonstrates his prophetic authority through a series of miracles. Later, Jehoram, along with Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom, seeks Elisha's guidance in their battle against Moab.

Key People:

• King Ahaziah of Israel
• Prophet Elijah
• Prophet Elisha
• King Jehoram of Israel
• King Jehoshaphat of Judah
• King of Edom

Key Places:

• Israel
• Moab

Key Events:

• The death of King Ahaziah
• The ascent of Elijah to heaven
• The transition of prophetic authority from Elijah to Elisha
• Elisha's miracles
• The alliance between Israel, Judah, and Edom against Moab
• Elisha's guidance in the battle against Moab

Questions to Consider:

1. What does Ahaziah's consultation with a pagan god reveal about his character and the spiritual state of Israel?
2. How does the transition of prophetic authority from Elijah to Elisha demonstrate God's continued care for His people?
3. What lessons can we learn from Elisha's faithfulness and the miracles he performs?

Luke 24:1-35:

Summary: In Luke 24:1-35, Jesus' tomb is found empty on the third day, and the risen Jesus appears to two of his followers on the road to Emmaus. The women who discover the empty tomb are told by angels that Jesus has risen. The disciples initially struggle to believe the news. However, Jesus appears to the two followers on the road to Emmaus, explaining the Scriptures to them before revealing his identity.

Key People:

• Jesus Christ
• Mary Magdalene
• Joanna
• Mary, the mother of James
• Two disciples on the road to Emmaus

Key Places:

• Jerusalem
• Emmaus

Key Events:

• The discovery of the empty tomb
• The appearance of angels announcing Jesus' resurrection
• Jesus' appearance to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus
• Jesus' explanation of the Scriptures and revelation of his identity

Questions to Consider:

1. How do the events in this passage fulfill the prophecies about Jesus' resurrection?
2. Why do the disciples initially struggle to believe the news of Jesus' resurrection, and how does this relate to our own faith journey?
3. What can we learn from Jesus' interaction with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus?