Episodes
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Kings 2:24b - Tzidkiyahu Reigns, and the Exiles Begin
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
One king after another rebels against God and Nebuchadnezar exiles Yehoyachin and places Tzidkiyahu on the throne of Judah. Tzidkiyahu rebels as well and God has no more patience for Judah.
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Kings 2:23d,24a - The Sad Careers of Jehoachaz and Jehoyakim
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
The Kings of Judah turn away from Josiah's reforms, and lead the people into worsening corruption, idol worship and violence. Through a series of poor political strategies they bring Judah closer and closer to disaster.
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Kings 2:23c - Josiah’s Tragic Death
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Josiah's attempt to bring the people back to God fails to hold, even after the most wonderful Passover celebration in history. He meets a tragic death due to his overconfidence.
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Kings 2:23b - Josiah Eradicates Idol Worship from Judah and Israel
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Josiah thoroughly eradicates every vestige of idol worship from both Judah and Israel.
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Kings 2:22c-23a - Hulda the Prophetess Advises Josiah
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Josiah sends his delegation to Hulda, who confirms that indeed the destruction of the Temple is coming. But Josiah's humility does delay the coming destruction at least for the duration of his reign.
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Kings 2:22b - A Sefer Torah is Found
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
During renovations and repair of the Holy Temple, a Scroll of the Torah is found which sparks a revolution.
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Kings 2:21b,22a - Amon’s Assasination, and Yoshiyahu’s Ascension
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Amon follows in his father's footsteps, which leads to his assassination. the people restore the Davidic dynasty by executing the conspirators and placing the young Yoshiyahu (Josiah) on the throne of Judah.
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Kings 2:21a - Menasheh’s Evil Reign
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Menasheh takes over the leadership of Judah after the death of Hezekiah, and he leads the people into the depths of depravity, murder and idol worship.
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Kings 2:20b - Hezekiah’s Tragic Flaw
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Hezekiah entertains a royal delegation from Babylon, and plants the seeds of Judah's ultimate defeat.
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Kings 2:20a - Hezekiah’s Illness
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Hezekiah becomes ill and Isaiah teaches him an important lesson about God.