King Ahaz was undoubtedly one of the worst rulers of the southern kingdom of Judah. His blatant idol worship was bad enough, but to ho as far as to sacrifice his first born son as part of his idolatry showed just how far he moved away from Yahweh. The sixteenth chapter of 2 Kings, focuses […]
Read More The Kings II 16 – Ahaz and the Assyrian AllianceThis was a significant turning point in the lives of the two men who asked Jesus this question. It highlights the acknowledgement of who Jesus is and much more. It’s a verse worth meditating on. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Verse for Consideration: John 1:38In the time of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-Pileser king of Assyria came and took Ijon, Abel Beth Maakah, Janoah, Kedesh and Hazor. He took Gilead and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and deported the people to Assyria. (2 Kings 15:29 NIV) The writer of the account in Kings rattles through a number […]
Read More The Kings II 15 – Unrest and Upheaval in IsraelI came across this and it really struck home, especially in the light of some good advice I got from my wife today. Having endured certain issues in our lives, she informed me that although my heart is big, it is in need of protection. That is a true word and this video aptly centres […]
Read More Why Is It so Important to Guard Your Heart?You have indeed defeated Edom and now you are arrogant. Glory in your victory, but stay at home! Why ask for trouble and cause your own downfall and that of Judah also? (2 Kings 14:10 NIV) Unlike their Northern brothers, Judah did not completely reject Yahweh. Indeed on occasion Judah would be lead back to […]
Read More The Kings II 14 – The Cost of ArroganceIt’s a five-a-side game, but we only had four players. The opposition were fresh, well prepared and fit, where we had just finished one fame, were exhausted and almost out on our feet. Yet there was something in our players that refused to completely buckle. They overran us and made the most of the one […]
Read More Keep Going To The EndBut the Lord was gracious to them and had compassion and showed concern for them because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. To this day he has been unwilling to destroy them or banish them from his presence. (2 Kings 13:23 NIV) Covenant love is not easy. This is seen painfully in God’s […]
Read More The Kings II 13 – Elisha’s End and God’s Enduring LoveThey did not require an accounting from those to whom they gave the money to pay the workers, because they acted with complete honesty. (2 Kings 12:15 NIV) The account of the reign of King Joash over the southern kingdom of Judah is dominated by the repair of the temple. The significance of this is […]
Read More The Kings II 12 – Fix ItWhatever your take is on divinity, it still fascinates me that we are made in the image of God. Today a very wise and noble person informed me that humanity was the first aspect of creation derived from joyful collaboration and consultation. Where the previous days had seen instructions given and followed, the creation of […]
Read More Treasuring RelationshipsJehoiada then made a covenant between the Lord and the king and people that they would be the Lord ’s people. He also made a covenant between the king and the people. (2 Kings 11:17 NIV) Jehu’s actions in killing the kings of Israel and Judah led to significant change in both countries. Where he […]
Read More The Kings II 11 – Judah Returns to God
