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March 9, 2025 – 2 Chronicles 30 – Hezekiah Re-establshes Passover

Once the Temple and Jerusalem had been cleared of idolatry, and the priests and Levites restored to their proper functions, Hezekiah invites the people of Judah and also those who are able in the northern kingdom to travel to Jerusalem … Continue reading

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March 1, 2025 – Celebrate Purim!

Purim is observed a month before Passover, and the focus is simply reading the Book of Esther. This feast is probably the original “morality play” with audience participation. A mysterious part of the Purim feast is the rabbinical command to … Continue reading

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February 23, 2025 – 2 Chronicles 29 – Hezekiah’s Reforms in Judah

King Hezekiah reversed the idolatrous practices of his father Ahaz, burned the pagan altars and idols, and restored true worship in the Temple. As a type of the Messiah, his actions foreshadowed Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple in John 2:13-17. … Continue reading

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February 16, 2025 – 2 Chronicles 28:16-27 – Ahaz Tries to Rearrange the Temple

The idolatrous and evil King Ahaz of Judah rejects the sign of “Immanuel” from the prophet Isaiah promising God’s support if he would only have faith. Instead he desperately tries to get Assyria to aid him against his enemies. Meanwhile … Continue reading

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February 9, 2025 – 2 Chronicles 28:1-15 – Bad King Ahaz of Judah

Ahaz, one of Judah’s worst kings, adopted every kind of idolatry available. But God continued to send prophets to warn the people and call them back to repentance. This is depicted in a remarkable story of the freeing of thousands … Continue reading

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February 2, 2025 – 2 Chronicles 27 – Jotham, A Good King of Judah

Jotham took over the responsibility of ruling when his father, Uzziah, was stricken with leprosy for trying to usurp the High Priest’s office in the Temple. He repaired and built up the Temple and was blessed because “he prepared his … Continue reading

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January 26, 2025 – 2 Kings 14-15 – Jeroboam II and the Treacherous Successors to His Reign

Jeroboam II reigned in the northern kingdom of Israel for 41 years. He stopped the raids by the Syrians and restored the country’s borders. Despite this, he was an evil, idolatrous king, and was followed by a series of murderers … Continue reading

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