2 Kings 25:27-28

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the eighth part "The Fall of Israel." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

Second Kings ends in ruins — the Temple destroyed, the city burned, the people scattered. It is one of the most honest books in Scripture, tracing what sustained unfaithfulness produces across generations and what genuine faithfulness looks like when the consequences are already in motion. Over seven days, this plan explores inherited consequence, honest prayer, the limits of institutional religion, and the barely visible thread of hope that runs all the way to the end of the story.

Have you ever wondered how God’s plan for humanity all started? The Basic Training Challenge walks you through the thread of the Old Testament story in this reading plan. Similar to your basic training, this plan will challenge you to get spiritually fit in God’s Word.

Doing hard things gives you extraordinary capabilities. As your character is refined under pressure, it helps shape a clearer picture of your unique place in the world and influences how you serve, lead, and relate to those around you. This plan will take a look at the origins of God’s character through his first dealings with people and how he’s cared for us throughout history.