In this video listen to 1 Kings Chapter 14, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer.

In 1 Kings Chapter 14 King Jeroboam the first sends his wife in disguise to the prophet Ahijah to find out what will happen to their sick son. This is a bit like a child who covers their eyes and thinks that the other person cannot see them. The result is that a word of judgement comes from the prophet declaring the entire family of Jeroboam will be cut off.

The little boy dies, and incredibly according to the mercy of God, we will meet him in Heaven one day. Or at least those who love Christ will meet him. A shift is taking place now of emphasis in the Bible. The first few kings were described in great detail, and the prophets were briefly mentioned. Now the kings will be less mentioned and the role of the prophets amplified.