Joash's Reign and Its Consequences: Day 344 of Immerse Daily Bible Reading

Welcome to Day 344 of the Immerse Daily Bible Reading Experience. In today's segment, we explore the reign of Joash who ascended the throne at the young age of seven and ruled Jerusalem for 40 years. Under the guidance of Jehoiada the priest, Joash made significant efforts to restore the temple of the Lord, collecting taxes and hiring craftsmen to complete the work. However, following Jehoiada’s death, Joash strayed from God's path, leading to the eventual destruction of Judah and Jerusalem. We also examine the reigns of Amaziah and Uzziah, each encountering their own trials and judgments from God. Amaziah initially pleased God but turned away after a victorious battle, leading to his downfall. Uzziah, known for his military might and architectural achievements, also faltered due to pride, resulting in his affliction with leprosy. This detailed narrative underscores the importance of faithfulness to God and the consequences of turning away from His commands.

00:00 Introduction and Joash's Early Reign
00:26 Joash's Temple Restoration Efforts
03:09 Joash's Downfall and Assassination
05:38 Amaziah's Reign and Military Campaigns
11:27 Uzziah's Reign and Achievements
13:55 Uzziah's Pride and Downfall
15:15 Conclusion and Transition to Jotham

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Immerse: Chronicles is the sixth and final installment in Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience. Chronicles contains the remaining First Testament Books: Chronicles–Ezra–Nehemiah, Esther, and Daniel. These works were all written after the Jewish people fell under the control of foreign empires and were scattered among the nations. They remind God’s chastened people of their identity and calling to faithfully represent God to the nations and that there is still hope for the struggling dynasty of David.

4 Questions to get your conversations started:
1. What stood out to you this week?
2. Was there anything confusing or troubling?
3. Did anything make you think differently about God?
4. How might this change the way we live?

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3 ways to get the most out of your experience

1. Use Immerse: Beginnings instead of your regular chapter and verse Bible. This special reader’s edition restores the Bible to its natural simplicity and beauty by removing chapter and verse numbers and other historical additions. Letters look like letters, songs look like songs, and the original literary structures are visible in each book.
2. Commit to making this a community experience. Immerse is designed for groups to encounter large portions of the Bible together
   for 8 weeks–more like a book club, less like a Bible study. By meeting every week in small groups and discussing what you read in open,
   honest conversations, you and your community can come together to be transformed through an authentic experience with the Scriptures.
3. Aim to understand the big story. Read through “The Stories and the Story” (p. 483) to see how the books of the Bible work together to tell God’s story of his creation’s restoration. As you read through Immerse: Beginnings, rather than ask, “How do I fit God into my busy life?” begin asking, “How can I join in God’s great plan by living out my part in his story?”

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