Day 131 One Year Bible Read Along

Summary of 2 Kings 13-14: 2 Kings 13-14 describes the reigns of two kings in Israel: Jehoahaz and Jehoash. The chapter begins by describing Jehoahaz's wicked reign and how he angered God with his idolatry. As a result, the king of Syria oppressed Israel. Jehoahaz prayed for God's help and was eventually granted some victories over the Syrians, but he ultimately died and was succeeded by his son, Jehoash. Jehoash started off strong by asking the prophet Elisha for guidance and defeating the Syrians three times. However, he also fell into sin and idolatry, leading to a lack of success in battle. The chapter concludes with Jehoash's death and his son, Amaziah, taking over the throne.

Key people/places/events: Jehoahaz, Jehoash, Syria, Elisha, Amaziah

Questions to consider: How did Jehoahaz's sin impact Israel? What was the significance of Jehoash seeking Elisha's guidance? How did Jehoash's sin impact his success in battle?

Summary of John 2: John 2 recounts the first of Jesus' miracles: turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana. The chapter begins by describing the wedding and how Jesus and his disciples were in attendance. When the wine ran out, Jesus instructed the servants to fill six large jars with water and then serve it to the guests. The water miraculously turned into wine, which the master of the banquet praised as better than the previous wine. This miracle caused Jesus' disciples to believe in him even more.

Key people/places/events: Jesus, disciples, wedding in Cana, servants, master of the banquet

Questions to consider: Why do you think Jesus performed his first miracle at a wedding? What was the significance of the water jars? How did this miracle impact the disciples' faith in Jesus?