The M'Cheyne ESV Bible Plan with Kristyn Getty October 29 (2 Kings 10; 2 Timothy 1; Psalm 119:97–120; Hosea 2)
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Oct 29, 2025 Dive into powerful themes as scripture readings unfold captivating stories. Witness Jehu's decisive actions against Ahab's house and idol worship. Feel the weight of Paul’s encouragement to Timothy about faith and perseverance. Explore David’s heartfelt love for God’s law, highlighting its role in times of trouble. Reflect on Hosea's poignant warnings about unfaithfulness and the promise of divine restoration. Each segment weaves a rich tapestry of faith, hope, and God’s unwavering love.
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Jehu's Violent Purge Of Ahab's Line
- Jehu deceived and executed Ahab's seventy sons by sending letters that led to their slaughter and delivering their heads at Jezreel.
- He then publicly declared God had fulfilled Elijah's prophecy and continued wiping out Ahab's house in Samaria.
Cunning Destruction Of Baal Worship
- Jehu lured all Baal worshippers into a solemn assembly, then commanded his men to slaughter them and destroy Baal's temple.
- He burned the pillar, demolished the house of Baal, and made it a latrine to erase that worship from Israel.
Partial Faithfulness Brings Mixed Outcomes
- God rewarded Jehu's execution of Ahab's house with a dynastic promise to his descendants for four generations.
- Yet Jehu failed to fully follow God's law, allowing Jeroboam's idolatry to remain and Israel to weaken.