By a remarkable series of providences, little Joash became king over God's people when he was only seven years old! King at seven! That would be enough to make him one of the Bible's most interesting monarchs. But what happened to him after those early days? How was the rest of his reign characterized? Find out in the next two sermons from 2 Chronicles 24.

Who knew that a single connecting word could make such a difference? But, in the Bible, they do! Words like "although", and "so", and "for" sometimes open immense light on the meaning of a given passage! And, in Romans 12, the word is "therefore". So, as we begin our studies of this famous chapter, listen in and find out why its first word is so important.

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2 Kings 11 features the remarkable rescue of a baby boy - the last surviving heir in the royal line of King David. But what would have happened if his aunt hadn't been there to rescue him? More than just a dynasty would have disappeared! Find out more as we marvel at God's providence and Jehosheba's courage.

A look at the similar circumstances and choices these two powerful Old Testament kings faced ... and how they responded so differently. Which road will you choose?

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Could you pinpoint the town of Colossae on a map of first century Asia Minor? Neither could most people living back then! And yet this is where a preacher named Epaphras chose to plant his life for the gospel's sake. That alone tells us something about him! Come learn more as we study his life together from the book of Colossians.

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We all know Mark as the fellow who has one of the four gospels named after him. But did you know that, before he wrote the gospel, his spiritual journey was characterized by some painful ups and downs? So maybe, in spite of his famous name, Mark was a lot more like us than we might have thought. Find out how so as we pull together all the New Testament passages on "John, who was also called Mark."

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Perhaps you remember David's sad exile from Jerusalem, run out of town by his rebellious son. Maybe you even remember the rabble rouser who threw stones at him on the way out. But do you remember the old man who met David in the wilderness, bringing him and his men beds, food, supplies, and wonderful encouragement? If not (and even if so!) listen in as we admire another of the Bible's minor characters of major significance!

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Do the names Priscilla and Aquila ring a bell? Maybe not for many in the modern day. But, in their own generation, this married couple were leaders in three of the most important churches of the New Testament world! And Paul said that "all the churches of the Gentiles" thanked God for them! Sounds like two people we ought to get to know, huh? Join us we attempt to do so ... and enjoy!

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What do you think of when you hear about "an Ethiopian eunuch"? The traveler who was converted on the side of the road, reading the prophecies of Isaiah, in Acts 8? Probably so. But did you know that, before there was an Ethiopian eunuch on the road to Jerusalem, there was an Ethiopian eunuch in the palace at Jerusalem, serving the Lord with great faith, all the way back in the days of Jeremiah? Listen in as we consider his faith together.

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Raise your hand if you can recite the story of Obadiah, the servant of Ahab. Don't feel too bad if you can't! He is a very minor character in God's grand scheme of things. But, to a group of Old Testament preachers, he was worth his weight in gold! Find out why as we look in on Obadiah's brief biblical cameo appearance.