1 Kings 22:29-53

22:30 | Ahab thought he could outsmart God by disguising himself, but God’s purposes are never thwarted by human schemes (14:1-18; 1 Sam. 28:8).

22:34 | Humanly speaking, the bow strike that killed Ahab was random, but it illustrates the imperfection of human armor – and human righteousness. Satan will exploit any chink in the believer’s spiritual armor in an attempt to take him or her down (Eph. 6:16). This is why it is critical for Christians to live consistently righteous lives.

22:37-38 | Ahab’s death came about just as prophesied.

22:51-52 | Fathers or mothers can influence their children to evil. After Ahab was killed in battle, Jezebel continued to live on, poisoning the kingdom with her Baal worship and provoking the Lord’s anger. And Ahaziah, Ahab’s son, was so captivated by it all that he did not learn from the mistakes of history.