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Dynasties, fractured kingdoms, prophecies of coming hardships—the book of 1 Kings is a grand, sweeping narrative of the beginning of the downfall of God’s people. Its size and scope may seem intimidating, but Phil Ryken shows us in this biblical, doctrinal, practical, and Christological commentary how this imposing book can be divided into three key sections. First, the stories of Solomon focus...

A man’s faith might well dwindle away in the time it takes a brook to become a dry riverbed. Yet Elijah’s faith did not wither. Instead, the prophet learned this simple lesson all over again: God gives daily bread to his servants. Just when Elijah was at the end of his brook, “then the word of the LORD came to him, ‘Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you’ ” (1 Kings 17:8–9). “God must be
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