We are continuing with Jehoshaphat’s reign. Today we see him make an alliance with Ahab, the WICKEDEST king Israel ever had. The two kingdoms are one people. They are all Israelites; the chosen people of God. But they are not all walking according to His Laws. Under Jehoshaphat, the people are following God. While under […]
Asa’s son Jehoshaphat takes the throne of Judah next. Jehoshaphat was another godly king who “walked in the earlier ways of his father David” (verse 3b). I wanted to know if Jehoshaphat was a good king or a bad king. There were so many that we went through that I wasn’t sure. I read ahead […]
I wanted to apologize in advance in case I am unable to post this Friday through Sunday. I am attending a celebration of life for my aunt and will spend much of the time Friday and Sunday traveling. Saturday will be filled with family and fellowship. IF I find time and God so impresses it […]
Asa and the people of Judah have been faithful to the Lord for many years. But when trouble comes his way in his last years he does NOT turn to God. And he becomes bitter. God gave Judah rest from war for fifteen years! This is the time between when they committed themselves to the […]
Asa receives a prophecy from the Lord saying that “The Lord is with you while you are with Him” (verse 2b). So Asa sets out to ensure that ALL Judah is with Him. The kingdom of Judah has just experienced a MIGHTY move of the Lord. He defeated the Ethiopians before them and gave them […]