IN ORDER

 FORM AND FUNCTION Under Nehemiah Judah and Israel are restoring the pattern of worship in Jerusalem.  The Levites had been designated for priestly duties and temple service under Moses.  These assignments were being restored at this time. Now these are the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and

THE GRAND SON

THE DISCOVERY   Another generation comes and Josiah, the son of Manasseh has his turn to rule Judah.  This son has watched his father experiment with rebellion and return to God.  He is willing to learn from others and stays on the path his grandfather had demonstrated.  He goes right from a very young age.

UEXPECTED ASSETS

POWER TOOLS  The Old Testament seems like a pattern of failure, doesn’t it?  Yet while all have sinned, some find a way to shine.  This is a good study for Christians because we all pass through good and bad trials.  We all fail as these kings did, but we all have the hope of redemption. 

GETTING THE POINT

RANDOM RESULTS Jehosaphat has moved closer to God and Judah prospers.  Now there is peace between Israel and Judah in spite of their spiritual differences.  Beyond being at peace, Jehosaphat is bonding with the infamous king Ahab of Israel. Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab.  And after certain

BOUNDLESS LOVE

WARNINGS I pointed out that godly men endure some of the same trials as the world around us.  But we should consider a warning when God uses the world around us to render judgment.  God can find friends among the people we may consider enemies.  Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of