Jesus prayed for us disciples, ancient & contemporary, in the previous chapter now he faces betrayal & arrest.

Jehoshaphat allies himself w someone wicked and it costs him.

The people are encouraged to behave courageously and God will be with the good.

One of the only places in the Bible Jesus prays, not only for the disciples present with Him but also specifically for us modern day Christians.

Doing all he can to avoid one outcome, the emperor falls right into the same disaster he hopes to avoid.

A peaceful prosperous reign is Jehoshaphat's.

Asa does his thing as king then develops a disease in his feet before making his exit.

Phallic symbols have enduring popularity w the people.

The Kingdom of Judah defeats and plunders an Ethiopian army.

Jesus knows this phase of His ministry is wrapping up and it's hard for the Disciples to hear it.