Episodes
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Kings 2:19b - Sannecherib’s Retreat and the Salvation of Jerusalem
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Hezekiah's prayer is accepted, Isaiah addresses Sannecherib in his prophecy and a great salvation occurs.
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Kings 2:19a - Hezekiah’s Prayer
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
King Hezekiah requests help from Isaiah the prophet, who tells the people not to fear. However, salvation requires that the king himself be humble before God. Hezekiah responds by standing before God and in his prayer he defines the basic tenets of monotheism.
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Kings 2:18b - Rabshakeh Addresses the People of Jerusalem
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
The siege of Jerusalem is in full force, as the Assyrian Army marches against Jerusalem. Rabshakeh, the Assyrian officer addresses the people of Jerusalem to convince them to abandon God and surrender, but the people of Jerusalem remain loyal to God and their king, Hezekiah.
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Kings 2:18a - King Hezekiah Leads Judah Back to God
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
King Hezekiah leads the people back to the worship of God, and rebels against Assyria.
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Kings 2:17b - Foreign Religions Infiltrate Israel
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Assyria repopulates the now destroyed Northern Kingdom with peoples from all over the empire. These people bring along their foreign religions and end up creating a confusing mix of belief in God while still clinging to their old practices.
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Kings 2:17a - The Exile of the Kindgom of Israel
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
The Northern kingdom of Israel comes to a tragic end.
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Kings 2:16 - Ahaz’ Alliance With Assyria
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
King Ahaz leads the Kingdom of Judah down a very dangerous and idolatrous path. Allying himself to Assyria and adopting its corrupt ways.
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Kings 2:15 - The Kingdom of Israel Descends Into Chaos
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
While the Kingdom of Judah maintains a more stable monarchy, the Kingdom of Israel descends into complete chaos.
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Kings 2:14b - God Tries the Carrot Over the Stick
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
We read of the reign of Jereboam II, and the wealth and security enjoyed by the people of israel.
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Kings 2:14a - Israel and Judah Go to War
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Amatzyahu King of Judah instigates a war against the Kingdom of Israel and fails terribly. He ends up a victim of another conspiracy and is assassinated.