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2 Kings Series
Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025 (message contributor)
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1. When Men Consult Strange Altars
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
This story highlights a troubling truth: when men ignore the living God and seek out strange altars, they not only sin, they provoke divine anger.
WHEN MEN CONSULT STRANGE ALTARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 1:1-18 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 18:10-12; Isaiah 8:19-20; Psalm 20:7; Jeremiah 17:5; Galatians 1:6-9 INTRODUCTION: The book of 2 Kings opens with a revealing narrative of how spiritual compromise can cost a man his ...read more
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2. The Mantle And The Mission
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
The journey from Gilgal to the Jordan teaches us that mantles are not caught by chance but by choice. God is not looking for the nearest person — He is looking for the most faithful one.
THE MANTLE AND THE MISSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 2:1-15 Supporting Texts: Numbers 27:18-23; Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8; John 14:12; 2 Timothy 2:2 INTRODUCTION: The story of Elijah’s departure from earth is one of the most iconic transitions of leadership in the Bible. Elijah, the ...read more
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3. The Danger Of Despising God’s Servants
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
This passage reminds us that God is not passive when His servants are dishonoured. Elisha had just begun his ministry, and heaven made it clear that no one was to mock what God had ordained.
THE DANGER OF DESPISING GOD’S SERVANTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 2:23-25 Supporting Texts: 1 Chronicles 16:22; Psalm 105:15; Galatians 6:7; Matthew 18:6; Hebrews 13:17 INTRODUCTION: After Elisha received the mantle from Elijah and confirmed the prophetic transfer by parting the ...read more
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4. What Do You Have In Your House?
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
This powerful story reminds us that God often works with what we already have, not with what we wish we had. It teaches us that when we obey divine instructions and place our “little” in God's hands, He multiplies it beyond our imagination.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE IN YOUR HOUSE? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 4:1-7 Supporting Texts: Exodus 4:2; Luke 6:38; Philippians 4:19; Psalm 23:1; Isaiah 43:19 INTRODUCTION: This account opens with a heartbreaking story of a widow, the wife of one of the sons of the prophets. Her husband ...read more
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5. Making Room For The Move Of God
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
This teaching reveals that when we make room for the presence and purposes of God, He fills our lives with what we didn’t even think to ask for. Honour, discernment, and persistent faith are keys to birthing the miraculous.
MAKING ROOM FOR THE MOVE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 4:8-37 Supporting Texts: Revelation 3:20; Hebrews 13:2; Isaiah 54:2-3; Matthew 10:41; Luke 1:37 INTRODUCTION: This portion of 2 Kings 4 introduces us to a noble woman from Shunem. She perceived that Elisha was not just a ...read more
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6. The God Who Heals In Unexpected Ways
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
Naaman’s story teaches that healing is not about status, expectations, or emotions. It is about humility, obedience, and faith.
THE GOD WHO HEALS IN UNEXPECTED WAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 5:1-14 Supporting Texts: Exodus 15:26; Psalm 103:3; Matthew 8:1-3; Isaiah 55:8-9; James 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION: Naaman was a highly decorated military general—valiant, respected, and a man of influence. Yet, behind the ...read more
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7. The Danger Of Covetousness In Ministry
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
This teaching is a strong reminder that covetousness, especially among God’s servants, is dangerous and destructive. Ministry must never be a cloak for material gain.
THE DANGER OF COVETOUSNESS IN MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 5:15-27 Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 6:6-10; Matthew 6:24; Acts 8:18-23; Proverbs 15:27; Hebrews 13:5 INTRODUCTION: The healing of Naaman the Syrian was a glorious moment that revealed the power and mercy of God ...read more
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8. The God Who Recovers What Was Lost
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
This story reminds us that God is not only concerned with great battles and national affairs—He is also interested in the tools we lose while serving Him.
THE GOD WHO RECOVERS WHAT WAS LOST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 6:1-7 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-26; Jeremiah 30:17; John 10:10; Psalm 126:1-6; Luke 15:8-10 INTRODUCTION: This short but powerful episode in the prophetic ministry of Elisha reveals God’s concern for even the ...read more
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9. Divine Protection In Times Of Spiritual Warfare
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
This passage reveals that those who walk with God are never truly surrounded by enemies—they are surrounded by divine protection. In the heat of spiritual warfare, we are not alone; the host of heaven fights for us.
DIVINE PROTECTION IN TIMES OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 6:8-23 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:7; Isaiah 54:17; Romans 8:31; Ephesians 6:12-18; Psalm 125:1-2 INTRODUCTION: In this remarkable passage, Syria was persistently plotting against Israel. Yet each time, ...read more
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10. God Can Turn It Around Overnight
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
2 Kings 7 reminds us that no situation is too far gone for God to reverse. He specialises in sudden turnarounds, and He often uses the least expected to do the greatest miracles.
GOD CAN TURN IT AROUND OVERNIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 7:1-20 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5; Isaiah 43:19; Malachi 3:6; Ephesians 3:20; Jeremiah 32:27 INTRODUCTION: The city of Samaria was in crisis. A great famine had struck, and the people were reduced to desperate and ...read more
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11. When God Breaks The Siege
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
This powerful account reveals that no siege is too strong for God to break. When He speaks, even the most impossible situation can be turned around in a day.
WHEN GOD BREAKS THE SIEGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 6:24-7:20 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19; Psalm 46:1-5; Jeremiah 32:27; Luke 1:37; Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: This passage describes one of the darkest times in Israel’s history—a severe famine caused by the siege of Samaria by ...read more
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12. God Will Restore Your Lost Seasons
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
The Shunammite woman’s story is a testimony that obedience secures preservation and restoration. Even when we experience temporary loss for following God, He ensures nothing is ultimately lost.
GOD WILL RESTORE YOUR LOST SEASONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 8:1-6 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-27; Psalm 126:1-6; Isaiah 61:7; Job 42:10; Zechariah 9:12 INTRODUCTION: This remarkable passage revisits the Shunammite woman—an earlier beneficiary of Elisha’s ministry whose dead son ...read more
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13. God Preserves His Promise Even In Dark Times
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
2 Kings 11 teaches us that even in the darkest seasons, God’s covenant is not at risk. When the enemy tries to destroy divine purpose, God hides what is precious and preserves it for the appointed time.
GOD PRESERVES HIS PROMISE EVEN IN DARK TIMES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 11:1-21 Supporting Texts: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 7:12-16; Isaiah 54:17; Psalm 33:11; Revelation 12:4-6 INTRODUCTION: The eleventh chapter of 2 Kings opens in a grim atmosphere. The wicked queen Athaliah, ...read more
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14. God’s Mercy In The Midst Of Spiritual Decline
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
This chapter is a powerful reminder that God's mercy is not based on our merit but on His covenant.
GOD’S MERCY IN THE MIDST OF SPIRITUAL DECLINE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 13:1-25 Supporting Texts: Psalm 103:8–10; Lamentations 3:22–23; Isaiah 30:18; Romans 11:22; 2 Timothy 2:13 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 13 records the reigns of Jehoahaz and Jehoash (also called Joash), successive ...read more
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15. Pride Before The Fall
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
This chapter is a warning about the dangers of pride, misplaced confidence, and shallow obedience. God desires humility, wisdom, and wholehearted devotion — not partial or superficial obedience that fades in the face of success.
PRIDE BEFORE THE FALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 14:1-29 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 16:18; 1 Peter 5:6; 2 Chronicles 25; Obadiah 1:3-4; Jeremiah 9:23-24 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 14 presents the reign of Amaziah, king of Judah, and the consequences of his pride and unwise choices. ...read more
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16. When Leaders Fail To Deal With Sin
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
The message of this chapter is clear: spiritual compromise tolerated under leadership will eventually produce corruption, instability, and divine judgment.
WHEN LEADERS FAIL TO DEAL WITH SIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 15:1-38 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 8:11; Romans 6:12-14; 1 Corinthians 5:6-7; 2 Timothy 4:2-5; Proverbs 14:34 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 15 covers the reigns of several kings in both Judah and Israel, and it presents a ...read more
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17. When God Extends Your Years
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
The story of Hezekiah reminds us that no verdict is beyond the reach of divine mercy. When man says it is over, God can write a new chapter.
WHEN GOD EXTENDS YOUR YEARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 20:1–11 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 38:1-6; Psalm 91:16; Philippians 1:20-26; Lamentations 3:22–23; Hebrews 4:16 INTRODUCTION: Life is fragile, and even the most powerful leaders face moments when their strength fails. In 2 Kings ...read more
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18. The Danger Of Spiritual Backsliding In Leadership
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
The story of Manasseh reminds us that leadership carries great influence—either to bring a nation closer to God or to turn it away. It also illustrates the dangers of spiritual regression and the consequences of ignoring God’s covenant.
THE DANGER OF SPIRITUAL BACKSLIDING IN LEADERSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 21:1-26 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 18:9-12; Hebrews 10:26-31; 2 Chronicles 33:1-20; Romans 1:21-28; Revelation 2:5 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 21 is one of the most tragic chapters in the history of Judah. ...read more
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19. Revival Begins With A Return To God’s Word
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
This chapter teaches us that true revival begins when God’s Word is rediscovered, honoured, and obeyed. No matter the state of a nation, a people, or a family, restoration is possible when hearts return to God's voice.
REVIVAL BEGINS WITH A RETURN TO GOD’S WORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 22:1-20 Supporting Texts: Psalm 119:9-11; Nehemiah 8:1-12; James 1:22-25; Hosea 4:6; Matthew 4:4 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 22 introduces us to one of Judah’s most remarkable kings—Josiah, who began to reign at just ...read more
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20. The Final Fall: When God’s Warnings Are Completely Ignored
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
2 Kings 25 marks the tragic conclusion of the kingdom of Judah. The events in this chapter are not sudden judgments—they are the culmination of repeated warnings, ignored prophetic voices, persistent sin, and hardened hearts.
THE FINAL FALL: WHEN GOD’S WARNINGS ARE COMPLETELY IGNORED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 25:1-30 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 39:1-18; Lamentations 1:1-5; 2 Chronicles 36:15-21; Psalm 137:1-4 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 25 marks the tragic conclusion of the kingdom of Judah. The events in ...read more
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21. When Dead Bones Still Carry Power
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
This passage offers deep lessons on legacy, faith, divine power, and the enduring impact of a life yielded to God. It is a reminder that even when a man of God is no longer active, his influence, prayers, and anointing can still speak.
WHEN DEAD BONES STILL CARRY POWER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 13:14-21 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:4; Psalm 112:6; Proverbs 10:7; Acts 19:11-12; Isaiah 55:11 INTRODUCTION: The latter part of 2 Kings 13 presents two powerful scenes: the final prophetic encounter between Elisha and ...read more
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22. When God Uses The Rejected
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
The story of the lepers teaches us that no one is too broken, too rejected, or too far gone to be used by God. Divine purpose is not confined by human labels or limitations.
WHEN GOD USES THE REJECTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 7:3-11 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:27-29; Judges 6:14-16; Isaiah 61:1-3; Psalm 118:22; Acts 4:13 INTRODUCTION: This portion of 2 Kings 7 introduces us to four leprous men—men rejected by society, dwelling at the entrance ...read more
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23. Turn Your Face To The Wall
Contributed on Jul 17, 2025
Hezekiah’s story is a clear testimony that prayer can overturn prophecy, that divine judgment can be interrupted by sincere intercession. It also reminds us that God is not a tyrant looking to destroy lives—He listens when the righteous cry out.
TURN YOUR FACE TO THE WALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 20:1-11 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 38:1-5; Psalm 102:17; James 5:16-18; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Psalm 34:15 INTRODUCTION: This powerful narrative focuses on King Hezekiah, a righteous man confronted with a terminal prophecy: “Set ...read more
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24. Tomorrow About This Time
Contributed on Jul 17, 2025
This story reminds us that God can shift any situation overnight. His word is more powerful than the prevailing circumstance. When God speaks, the future bends to His voice.
TOMORROW ABOUT THIS TIME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 7:1-20 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5; Jeremiah 32:27; Isaiah 43:19; Romans 4:17-21; Joel 2:25-26 INTRODUCTION: The nation of Israel was in a desperate situation. A severe famine had struck Samaria, caused by a siege from the ...read more
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25. The Anointing Does Not Die
Contributed on Jul 17, 2025
This account teaches us that the anointing of God is not limited by time, condition, or even death. It endures, empowers, and can still work beyond the physical presence of the vessel.
THE ANOINTING DOES NOT DIE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 13:14-21 Supporting Texts: Romans 11:29; Psalm 89:20-29; Isaiah 10:27; 2 Timothy 1:6-7; Acts 19:11-12 INTRODUCTION: In this remarkable passage, we find the prophet Elisha nearing the end of his life. Despite his illness, he ...read more
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26. When God Takes Over The Battle
Contributed on Jul 17, 2025
When you truly hand over your battle to God, He takes full responsibility for the outcome. Hezekiah’s decision to pray, not panic, changed the course of history.
WHEN GOD TAKES OVER THE BATTLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 19:14-37 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:14; Psalm 46:10-11; 2 Chronicles 20:15-22; Isaiah 37:14-36; Romans 8:31 INTRODUCTION: King Hezekiah of Judah was facing a national crisis. The mighty Assyrian king, Sennacherib, had ...read more
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27. The Mantle Must Not Fall To The Ground
Contributed on Jul 17, 2025
This story teaches that spiritual mantles must not be lost in transition. If we don’t raise people hungry for the fire, the work of God in one generation may fade in the next.
THE MANTLE MUST NOT FALL TO THE GROUND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 2:1-15 Supporting Texts: Numbers 27:18-20; 1 Samuel 3:1-10; Acts 13:36; 2 Timothy 2:2; Hebrews 13:7 INTRODUCTION: The second chapter of 2 Kings is one of the most iconic transitions in Scripture. Elijah, the fiery ...read more
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28. When Desperate Men Discover Divine Provision
Contributed on Jul 17, 2025
This powerful passage teaches us that God often uses the least likely people and unexpected situations to fulfil His purpose and bring breakthrough.
WHEN DESPERATE MEN DISCOVER DIVINE PROVISION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 7:3-11 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:27; Psalm 34:8-10; Romans 8:28; Isaiah 55:8-9; Luke 15:17-20 INTRODUCTION: Samaria was under siege, and famine had ravaged the land so severely that people resorted to ...read more
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29. Turning The Verdict Through Prayer
Contributed on Jul 17, 2025
This passage teaches us that prayer has the power to reverse verdicts, extend destinies, and reveal God's mercy in crisis.
TURNING THE VERDICT THROUGH PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 20:1-11 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 38:1-5; James 5:16-18; Psalm 34:17; Jeremiah 33:3; Luke 18:1-8 INTRODUCTION: King Hezekiah was a righteous king who had led Judah in reforms and restored temple worship. Yet, in the ...read more