What happens when a king who sacrificed his own children in fire finds himself in chains? The stunning redemption story of King Manasseh reveals the unfathomable depths of God's mercy.

Manasseh's journey begins in darkness. Following his father Hezekiah's mostly faithful reign, twelve-year-old Manasseh embarks on a reign of terror, rebuilding pagan altars, practicing sorcery, consulting mediums, and  sacrificing his sons to false gods. As king, his actions don't just affect him; they lead an entire nation astray. God sends warnings through prophets, but these fall on deaf ears until judgment finally arrives through Assyrian commanders who drag Manasseh away in chains.

It's here, stripped of everything, that transformation begins. 

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