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In Episode 7 of the Bible Book Club, we dive into the gripping and action-packed chapters of 2 Kings 9 and 10. It’s a story of prophecy, power, and divine justice, where the wicked reign of Ahab’s descendants finally meets its end.
Themes of this podcast:
Influence is powerful and dangerous without integrity. Jezebel and Jehu were both powerful influencers who weilded their power through fear, manipulation, and deception. It’s important to consider where we’re leading others and where we’re allowing ourselves to be led.
God uses flawed, even evil people to accomplish His righteous purposes. Jehu was simultaneously doing God's work to fulfill God’s judgement while also being an ungodly man. His ambition and brutality exceeded what God commanded, which highlights tension between divine justice and human sin.
God cares more about the condition of our hearts than our outward accomplishments. Though Jehu eliminated Baal worship, like Jeroboam before him, he led with compromise because his heart wasn’t fully devoted to God. Jehu's lukewarm heart led to lukewarm blessings despite his successful completion of God's mission.
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By Susan Merrill & Heather Rubio4.8
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In Episode 7 of the Bible Book Club, we dive into the gripping and action-packed chapters of 2 Kings 9 and 10. It’s a story of prophecy, power, and divine justice, where the wicked reign of Ahab’s descendants finally meets its end.
Themes of this podcast:
Influence is powerful and dangerous without integrity. Jezebel and Jehu were both powerful influencers who weilded their power through fear, manipulation, and deception. It’s important to consider where we’re leading others and where we’re allowing ourselves to be led.
God uses flawed, even evil people to accomplish His righteous purposes. Jehu was simultaneously doing God's work to fulfill God’s judgement while also being an ungodly man. His ambition and brutality exceeded what God commanded, which highlights tension between divine justice and human sin.
God cares more about the condition of our hearts than our outward accomplishments. Though Jehu eliminated Baal worship, like Jeroboam before him, he led with compromise because his heart wasn’t fully devoted to God. Jehu's lukewarm heart led to lukewarm blessings despite his successful completion of God's mission.
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
Leave us an Apple review
Contact us through our website form
Thanks for listening and happy podcasting!

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