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2 Chronicles 21-24, Isaiah 7 Aug 15, 2024

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In our last episode we covered the life of King Jehoshaphat who was faithful to the Lord, but in today’s episode we witness the beginning of the end for the kings of Judah. Jehoshaphat’s son, King Jehoram is straight-up Je-horrible and when he dies from a horrific intestinal disease, Scripture records that he “died to no one’s regret.” Sounds like a great epitaph for a tombstone doesn’t it? His son, Jehoahaz, whom we should note is mainly called Ahaziah, takes the throne after him for only one year before he is killed. After his death, his mother Athaliah goes on a killing spree in order to take the throne, but an heir to the throne is waiting undercover to take back the kingdom.

2 Chronicles 21 - 1:08 .

2 Chronicles 22 - 5:31 .

2 Chronicles 23 - 9:20 .

2 Chronicles 24 - 14:53 .

Isaiah 7 - 21:18 .

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2 Chronicles 18-20, Isaiah 6 Aug 14, 2024

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At the end of our last episode we were introduced to Asa’s son, King Jehoshaphat, and today we’ll read further accounts of his life. Jehoshaphat instituted a plan to educate Judah in the ways of the Lord, sending officials and priests out with the book of the Lord’s instruction. Remember that Asa failed to call upon the name of the Lord when there was threat of war, but by contrast, Jehoshaphat regularly calls upon the Lord throughout this narrative. Each time Jehoshaphat humbles himself and prays or calls a prophet to inquire of the Lord, the Lord is gracious and delivers him from trouble, blessing Judah with riches and peace.

2 Chronicles 18 - 1:09 .

2 Chronicles 19 - 9:29 .

2 Chronicles 20 - 12:08 .

Isaiah 6 - 21:36 .

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2 Chronicles 13-17, Isaiah 5 Aug 13, 2024

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Our reading today examines the lives of two descendants of David who each reigned as king over Israel. First: Abijah, who reigned for only 3 years, but who made an impassioned speech against Israel’s king Jeroboam, warning him that he should not wage war against the Lord and those who serve Him. Abijah’s son Asa takes the throne after him, and Asa devotes himself to the Lord for most of his life. The Lord rewards Asa’s faithfulness by blessing the nation of Judah with a long period of peace. When the threat of war finally becomes immanent, Asa fails to consult the Lord, and instead turns towards another king for help.

2 Chronicles 13 - 1:13 .

2 Chronicles 14 - 5:59 .

2 Chronicles 15 - 10:10 .

2 Chronicles 16 - 13:29 .

2 Chronicles 17 - 16:34 .

Isaiah 5 - 19:52 .

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2 Chronicles 9-12, Isaiah 3-4 Aug 12, 2024

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Worship at the new temple has been established and the people of Israel begin to worship the Lord with renewed vigor and zeal. The Lord honors their worship and continues to love His people by providing for them and protecting them. King Solomon’s wisdom and wealth become known across the ancient world, and royalty from nearby nations come to seek his counsel and insight. Ironically, Solomon’s wisdom is not passed on to his son, Rehoboam, as one of his first decrees runs in direct contradiction to the council of elders. By trusting his friends more than the advice of wise men with experience, Rehoboam serves as a catalyst for division.

2 Chronicles 9 - 1:09 .

2 Chronicles 10 - 8:09 .

2 Chronicles 11 - 12:04 .

2 Chronicles 12 - 16:15 .

Isaiah 3 - 19:49 .

Isaiah 4 - 23:55 .

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2 Chronicles 6-8, Isaiah 2 Aug 09, 2024

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Solomon has finished the work of building the temple and the ark of the covenant is now in the newly constructed room known as the most holy place. The priests have consecrated themselves and will worship the Lord through music. Solomon prays to the Lord before the nation of Israel, asking God to hear their prayers, reminding the people through his prayer that God resides in heaven, and is not confined to the walls of the temple. At the conclusion of his prayer, the temple fills with a cloud and with the Lord’s glory to such a degree that the priests are not able to continue ministering. The Lord responds to Solomon by reaffirming his commitment to David’s lineage so long as they are faithful to His statutes.

2 Chronicles 6 - 1:08 .

2 Chronicles 7 - 10:50 .

2 Chronicles 8 - 16:47 .

Isaiah 2 - 20:22 .

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2 Chronicles 1-5, Isaiah 1 Aug 08, 2024

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We’re back in the Old Testament with 2 Chronicles which is the second book of a four book series which includes 1 & 2 Chronicles along with Ezra and Nehemiah. Combined, they make up a historical account of God’s people starting with Adam and ending with the return to Jerusalem from their exile in Babylon. It’s likely that Ezra is the author of all four and the one responsible for compiling the material, but we don’t know for sure. Here in the second book of Chronicles we begin with the rule of Solomon, son of King David, who has been given authority as king by God’s special decree. Later, we’ll begin reading Isaiah, and in chapter 1 you’ll notice a stark contrast between worship at the temple’s beginning and worship in the temple’s latter days.

2 Chronicles 1 - 1:08 .

2 Chronicles 2 - 4:34 .

2 Chronicles 3 - 9:48 .

2 Chronicles 4 - 12:46 .

2 Chronicles 5 - 16:24 .

Isaiah 1 - 19:49 .

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1 Corinthians 12-16, Psalm 112-113 Aug 07, 2024

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Today, Paul begins to speak of the nature of the body of Christ and the diversity of spiritual gifts within it. Just as a physical body is made of many parts that are united together, Paul teaches that the church should be united in love and put away childish divisions, otherwise their flashy spiritual gifts are absolute rubbish. He goes on to encourage the church to desire the gifts that build up the body over-and-above the gift of speaking in tongues. Before concluding with instructions for the church, Paul argues with those who say there is no resurrection, contending that without resurrection our faith in Christ is utter foolishness.

1 Corinthians 12 - 1:17 .

1 Corinthians 13 - 5:48 .

1 Corinthians 14 - 9:05 .

1 Corinthians 15 - 15:30 .

1 Corinthians 16 - 25:02 .

Psalm 112 - 28:10 .

Psalm 113 - 29:30 .

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1 Corinthians 7-11, Psalm 111 Aug 06, 2024

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Well, if you didn't learn it from our time in Songs of Songs, let's just be clear: God is pro-marriage and pro-sex. He created intimacy for the good of mankind so that a husband and wife might enjoy one another to the glory of God. The blessing of marital intimacy should be protected from the many ways that mankind distorts it for selfish gratification. The Corinthian church was recovering from a twisted, worldly sexual ethic, and Paul wants them to know how they might use their freedom in Christ rightly, whether married or unmarried. Paul continues this train of thought about freedom to talk about how one should use their Christian freedom and knowledge for the benefit of others, and not for themselves.

1 Corinthians 7 - 1:12 .

1 Corinthians 8 - 9:00 .

1 Corinthians 9 - 11:21 .

1 Corinthians 10 - 17:20 .

1 Corinthians 11 - 22:21 .

Psalm 111 - 27:53 .

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1 Corinthians 1-6, Psalm 110 Aug 05, 2024

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Paul wants the Corinthian church to live under the lordship of Jesus Christ. Divisions had already begun among the church at Corinth, and as we’ll see in these first few chapters, some of the division came because believers began attributing themselves to mere men. Paul directs them to boast, not in the teachers they follow, but in Christ and Him crucified. In other words, “let one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” The cross is foolishness to the world, but to those who are being saved, it is the power of Almighty God. The apostles weren’t to be placed on pedestals, but they were to be looked to as examples of humility.

1 Corinthians 1 - 1:07 .

1 Corinthians 2 - 6:19 .

1 Corinthians 3 - 9:52 .

1 Corinthians 4 - 13:31 .

1 Corinthians 5 - 18:24 .

1 Corinthians 6 - 20:56 .

Psalm 110 - 24:57 .

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Hosea 8-14, Psalm 109 Aug 02, 2024

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Israel has taken the lavish blessings of their God and given those gifts to the calf idols of Baal, turning away from the covenant love of the God who redeemed them and turning to love other gods. Therefore, the Lord will discipline his people for their rebellion. Through Hosea, God remarks that he raised Israel like a father raises children, lamenting the calamity that will come upon them, promising that He will not release His full wrath upon them. The book of Hosea ends with a call to repentance. If God’s people will turn back to Him, they will flourish once again.

Hosea 8 - 1:11 .

Hosea 9 - 3:53 .

Hosea 10 - 8:36 .

Hosea 11 - 12:06 .

Hosea 12 - 15:45 .

Hosea 13 - 18:14 .

Hosea 14 - 21:29 .

Psalm 109 - 23:50 .

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