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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: Zedekiah’s End
When I, Zedekiah (formerly Mattaniah), was appointed king of Judah by King Nebuchadnezzar, I didn’t know what was coming. I thought I had a pretty crafty plan. We would feign loyalty to Babylon, all the while worshipping our own pagan gods. I thought that way until two years ago, when… (Keep Reading)
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Life of a King: Jehoiachin’s Imprisonment
When I, Jehoiachin, son of the late Jehoiakim and nephew of the late Jehoahaz, became king of Judah, things were in shambles. And when things are bad, I know what to do. Like my ancestors before me, I continued to spurn the LORD. It’s all His fault that our enemies… (Keep Reading)
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Life of a King: Jehoahaz and Jehoiakim’s Fallout
When I, Jehoiakim, son of Josiah and brother to the late Jehoahaz, saw my brother take the throne following my father’s death, I never thought I’d get my share of power. Yet in only three months, my brother was gone. The king of Egypt threw him in prison, then took… (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: Amon’s Rebellion
When I, Amon, son of the great Manasseh, became king of all Judah, I did the usual stuff. I worshipped the idols and gods my father had worshipped, I abandoned the LORD, blah blah blah. I thought I was destined for a long and healthy reign. I guess my pride… (Keep Reading)
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Life of a King: Manasseh’s Name
When I, Manasseh, son of Hezekiah, became king, I set out to make my name the greatest. My name would be the name above all other names. I constructed altars for Baal, bowed to the powers of the heavens, and sacrificed my sons in the fire. I also had lots… (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: Ahaz’s Altar
When I, Ahaz, son of Jotham, became king, I decided to usher in a new era for Judah. It began when I sacrificed my sons in the fire. When the enemy nations came for me I recruited the help of Assyria to alleviate the damage. Unfortunately the king of Assyria… (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)
