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In today’s episode in our Kings and Prophets podcast series, we continue to look at the life of Jeremiah and specifically his ministry during the reign of King Jehoiakim. For our devotional this week, we want to read the sermon that Jeremiah delivered at the temple. This sermon got him into a lot of trouble
In this episode, we look at the life and influence of Nebuchadnezzar and the Kingdom of Babylon. These entities are more than historical realities, but key figures and symbols used throughout scripture to define the systems and powers of this world that stand against the Kingdom of God. Additional Reading Babylon – Mesopotamia
The story of Babylon and Nebuchadnezzar looms large in scripture, not only from the historical perspective but from the symbolic perspective. Throughout scripture, Babylon represents the antithesis of the Kingdom of God. It is the power of this world bound up in a system. This Week’s Recommended Reading Habakkuk 1-3 Considerations As You Read What
In this episode, we look at the beginning of the life and ministry of the prophet Jeremiah. He is, in a subtle way, one of the most influential figures in all of scripture due to his behind-the-scenes operations and writings as the Kingdom of Judah began to collapse Additional Reading He Who Wept
In this week’s episode, we look at the beginning of the ministry of the prophet Jeremiah. We will see the nature of his call, the danger of the moment, and the unique similiarities to our own day and age. This Week’s Recommended Reading 2 Chronicles 35 Jeremiah 1-2 Considerations As You Read Josiah was a
In today’s episode, we will explore no fewer than three different kings of Judah: some quite terrible and one truly incredible. We examine the lives of King Manasseh, King Amon, and finally King Josiah, the great reformer king. Multiple prophets will make an appearance in this week’s episode, including one of the greatest of the
In this week’s episode, we look at the reign of three different kings, Manasseh, Amon, and Josiah. Two of these guys are awful and one is legendarily famous and good. This Week’s Recommended Reading 2 Kings 21-23 Considerations As You Read What do you think is the most consistent problem that Judah faced when the
In this episode of the Kings and Prophets podcast series we complete our look at the reign of King Hezekiah. He would be one of the last of the great kings of Judah, and from here a dark cloud begins to cover the kingdom. Additional Reading Isaiah: Prophet of Righteousness and Justice by Yoel Bin-Nun
In this week’s episode, we complete our look at the days of King Hezekiah. The Bible marks him as among the greatest of Judah’s kings, probably even greater than Solomon. This Week’s Recommended Reading 2 Chronicles 32 2 Kings 18, 19 Considerations As You Read What do think God liked so much about Hezekiah’s response
In this episode, we look at the rise of King Hezekiah. The Bible marks him as among the greatest of Judah’s kings, probably even greater than Solomon. Much of his greatness is established by what he came out of when we consider who his father was. It is also based upon the great acts he
