Three & One

A remnant returns to rebuild the Temple and to restore the true worship of God in the Temple. Their names are listed their faith is acknowledged their joy is heard as well as the sorrow of some. And, Paul talks about affection within the confines of the covenant of marriage.

Josiah reigns in Jerusalem. Josiah restores the true worship of God in the Temple, including an amazing Passover celebration. It was the best of days with the worst of days to come. And, Paul talks about glorifying God in all that we do.

Hezekiah reforms. Sennacherib boasts, is defeated and dies. Hezekiah humbles himself is tested and dies. Manasseh reigns. And, Paul teaches us HOW to judge within the church.

Ahaz is all sorts of messed up, just straight up wicked, and under his reign Judah pays the price. But then, as all men do Ahaz died and his son Hezekiah ruled, righteously and swiftly. And, Paul continues to correct the Corinthians.

Amaziah as king has a quandary with hired help and with pride. Uzziah as king was amazing until he became strong. Jotham as king was obedient, partially. And, Paul talks of watering, working, warning and worldly wisdom.

Ahazia reigns in Judah. Athalia reigns in Judah. Joash is crowned king in Judah. Athalia is executed. Joash repairs the Temple. Joash walks away from God later in life. Joash dies. And, the Apostle Paul speaks of spiritual wisdom.

King Jehoshaphat is rebuked for aligning with Asa. Instead of sulking, he continued establishing others in the fear of the Lord. A war is won in worship, because the battle belonged to God. King Jehoram has intestinal issues. And, Paul writes to the Corinthians.

King Asa consults with the King of Syria instead of seeking the Lord. King Jehoshaphat reigns righteously in Judah. A prophet warns King Ahab to no prevail. And, The Apostle Paul thanks all of his co-laborers in Christ, at Rome.

Civil war ensues and those who call upon the name of the Lord win, against overwhelming odds, twice. Asa responds to prophecy by reaffirming Judah's commitment to God. And, we continue our conversation about limiting our liberties in love.

The nation is divided in what seemed like a reaction to King Rehoboam. But, really, was it rather to fulfill the prophecy of Ahijah? Humility helped Judah narrowly escape annihilation. And, we learn that we are free to limit our liberty in love.