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Join us as we delve into the powerful stories of 2 Kings 8-9, where God's mercy and judgment are vividly portrayed through the actions of prophets and kings. In this episode, Elisha visits the ailing King Ben-Hadad of Aram. Despite a prophecy of recovery, Elisha foresees Hazael's betrayal and the devastation he will bring upon Israel. This pivotal moment highlights the duality of God's power to restore and revoke life.
Themes of this podcast:
Disobedience has a ripple effect across generations. Evil relationships and marriages create destructive cycles that span generations. Ahab and Jezebel's wickedness spread through family connections - particularly through Athaliah's marriage into Judah's royal line. Our relationships matter and can be an influence for either good or evil.
Judgment breaks God’s heart, even when it’s just. Elisha weeps when he foresees the suffering Hazael will cause. Jesus weeps over Jerusalem’s coming destruction. God’s judgment is never flippant; it is sorrowful and slow in coming, but righteous and sure.
God’s justice is precise and inevitable. Every prophecy, from Elisha's anointing to the judgment on Ahab’s family, unfolds with striking accuracy. Nothing escapes God’s attention, and every act of injustice meets its appointed response in His timing.
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By Susan Merrill & Heather Rubio4.8
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Join us as we delve into the powerful stories of 2 Kings 8-9, where God's mercy and judgment are vividly portrayed through the actions of prophets and kings. In this episode, Elisha visits the ailing King Ben-Hadad of Aram. Despite a prophecy of recovery, Elisha foresees Hazael's betrayal and the devastation he will bring upon Israel. This pivotal moment highlights the duality of God's power to restore and revoke life.
Themes of this podcast:
Disobedience has a ripple effect across generations. Evil relationships and marriages create destructive cycles that span generations. Ahab and Jezebel's wickedness spread through family connections - particularly through Athaliah's marriage into Judah's royal line. Our relationships matter and can be an influence for either good or evil.
Judgment breaks God’s heart, even when it’s just. Elisha weeps when he foresees the suffering Hazael will cause. Jesus weeps over Jerusalem’s coming destruction. God’s judgment is never flippant; it is sorrowful and slow in coming, but righteous and sure.
God’s justice is precise and inevitable. Every prophecy, from Elisha's anointing to the judgment on Ahab’s family, unfolds with striking accuracy. Nothing escapes God’s attention, and every act of injustice meets its appointed response in His timing.
Show Notes
We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!
Contact Bible Book Club
Donate or pick up merch here
Like, comment, or message us through Bible Book Club's Instagram
Like or comment on Susan's Facebook or Instagram
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Thanks for listening and happy podcasting!

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