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Life of a King: Jesus’ Kingdom
The Spirit of the LORD is upon me, for He has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free, and that the time of the LORD’s favour has come… The Scripture… (Keep Reading)
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Life of a King: Josiah’s Reforms
When I, Josiah, son of the wicked King Amon, son of the wicked King Manasseh, became king of Judah, I got to work destroying the pagan altars. It took us many years. Then I gave Hilkiah the priest instructions to restore the LORD’s Temple. While the workers were bringing out… (Keep Reading)
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Life of a King: Hezekiah’s Redemption
When I, Hezekiah, son of Ahaz, became king, I brought about change in Judah. To start, I reopened the Temple and recommenced sacrificial offerings. I put the Levites to work and rededicated the Temple. Then we celebrated Passover for the first time in nearly forever. I invited all the people… (Keep Reading)
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Life of a King: Jotham’s Obedience
When I, Jotham, son of King Uzziah, became King at the age of twenty-five, I did what all kings should. I copied my father’s decisions. That is, aside from his gratuitous sin of entering the LORD’s Temple. I rebuilt the gate of the Temple, built new towns, conquered the Ammonites,… (Keep Reading)
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Life of a King: Uzziah’s Curse
When I, Uzziah, became king at the age of sixteen, following my father’s death, I sought to please the LORD. I often asked for counsel from Zechariah, who taught me to fear God. When I listened to him, things went well. We fought wars, rebuilt towns, assembled a grand army,… (Keep Reading)
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Life of a King: Amaziah’s Conquest
When I, Amaziah, son of Joash, became King, I terminated my father’s assassins. But I obeyed Moses’ Law by sparing their children. I quickly organized my army. I even hired Israelite soldiers. Although I let them go when a man of God approached. He told me God wasn’t with Israel. (Keep Reading)
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Life of a King: Joash’s Mentor
When I, Joash, son of Ahaziah, became King at the age of seven, I obeyed my mentor, Jehoiada, in everything I did. I started by commanding the Levites to rebuild the Temple. After twenty years, I confronted Jehoiada, asking him why nothing had happened. We made a plan. By placing… (Keep Reading)
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Life of a King: Jehoshaphat’s Leadership
When I, Jehoshaphat, son of Asa, became King of Judah, I aspired to follow in my father’s footsteps. I knew I could not allow Judah to carry on with its idolatrous ways. Because they had forgotten God’s Law, they were sinning against the LORD. I quickly appointed teachers and Levites… (Keep Reading)
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Life of a King: Asa’s Provider
When I, Asa, son of the late king Abijam, became king, I made every effort to right the wrongs my father had committed. I immediately tore down the detestable idols and shrines which my father had tolerated for too long. I then fortified Jerusalem and other key towns, but not… (Keep Reading)
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Life of a King: David’s Heart for God
If you asked me, David, to write about my life, I would have no idea how to keep my story within a single scroll. Growing up, I was the youngest in my family, and they often left me to tend the sheep. That’s where I learned to use a slingshot,… (Keep Reading)
