8 out of 19 - not bad. Joash 2 Kings 11-12; 2 Chronicles 22:10-24:27

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1 8 out of 19 - not bad Joash 2 Kings 11-12; 2 Chronicles 22:10-24:27

Reminder Outworking of David Covenant: Psalm 89:34-36 Once for all I have sworn by my holiness; I will not lie to David. His offspring shall endure forever, his throne as long as the sun before me.

2 Reminder Outworking of David Covenant: Psalm 89:34-36 Once for all I have sworn by my holiness; I will not lie to David. His offspring shall endure forever, his throne as long as the sun before me. Chronicles cleans up the reputation of the kings (e.g. 1 Chronicles 20 where the story of Bathsheba fits is not there) Samuel-Kings was written at the beginning of the exile (possibly Ezra) Chronicles was written post exile

The period of decline and Gods judgement Reigns of Jehu (Israel) and Joash (Judah) begin a period ending in

3 History 1. The kingdom of Saul 2. The united kingdom of David and Solomon 3. The divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah 4. The period of decline and Gods judgement Reigns of Jehu (Israel) and Joash (Judah) begin a period ending in captivity for both nations The beginning of this period is marked in both kingdoms by two of the Godsanctioned anointings in Scripture: Saul (1 Samuel 10:1) David (1 Samuel 16:13) Solomon (1 Kings 1:39) Jehu (2 Kings 9:6) Joash

Jehoshabeath: daughter of Jehoshaphat s son Jehoram (so Aunt to Joash); aged 20-25 Joash: only

5 Personalities Athaliah: daughter of Ahab and Jezebel and wife of Jehoshaphat s son Jehoram: introduced Jezebel s Baal cult into Judah Jehoiada: High Priest of God married to Jehosabeath Jehoshabeath: daughter of Jehoshaphat s son Jehoram (so Aunt to Joash); aged Joash: only male descendant after Athaliah s murder of the royal children Zechariah: Son of Jehoiada the High Priest.

6 Who? Summary Athaliah poisoned with self interest Jehoiada Jehoshabeath Joash Zechariah a Godly mentor a Godly woman: a supportive wife; a tragic mother; a dedicated aunt a privileged boy, a zealous young man but a shallow root a courageous priest and martyr

Athaliah and the seed of the woman 2 Chronicles 21: Jehoram, Jehoshaphat s son,

Philistines attack Jehoram and leave only the youngest son, Jehoahaz (also called

Athaliah: the devil s instrument to seek to destroy the royal line to Christ

7 Athaliah and the seed of the woman 2 Chronicles 21: Jehoram, Jehoshaphat s son, murders his six brothers (letter from Elijah) 2 Chronicles 21: Arabians and Philistines attack Jehoram and leave only the youngest son, Jehoahaz (also called Ahaziah) alive Jehu of Israel slays seventy of Ahab s house (including Jezebel) Athaliah: the devil s instrument to seek to destroy the royal line to Christ Genesis 3:15 I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring

covenant between himself and all the people and the king that they should be the Lord's people 2

9 Jehoiada and mentoring Protected: he remained with them six years, hidden in the house of God Promoted: put the crown on him Provided: and gave him the testimony Modelled: Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and all the people and the king that they should be the Lord's people 2 Chronicles 24:2 Joash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord all the days of Jehoiada the priest

him for 6 years we don't have to allow the choices our families make

10 Jehoshabeath - the girl who saved Christmas the LORD is my oath Bad family: grandmother (Jezebel); mother (Athaliah) Saved Joash and hid him for 6 years we don't have to allow the choices our families make shape the type of person we become women are precious in God's work!

They will walk in her paths and will similarly teach their children.

11 When you save a girl, you save generations. She will grow in strength and righteousness. She will marry in the house of the Lord. She will teach her children the ways of truth. They will walk in her paths and will similarly teach their children. Wonderful grandmothers will be there to lend encouragement. Gordon Hinckley, Standing Strong and Immovable, 10 January 2004

Joash - a shallow root Godly influence from childhood by guardians Copy of the scriptures from Jehoida: 2 Timothy 3:15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which

12 Joash - a shallow root Godly influence from childhood by guardians Copy of the scriptures from Jehoida: 2 Timothy 3:15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus Initial zeal destroyed Baal worship repaired the temple Root development and watering regime (the scriptures) collected funds but without taxing the people

Thus Joash the king did not remember the kindness that Jehoiada, Zechariah s father, had shown him, but killed his son.

13 2 Chronicles 24:18 after the death of Jehoiada the princes of Judah came and paid homage to the king. Then the king listened to them : the withering effect of flattery Idolatry Joash - a shallow root Murder: 2 Chronicles 24:22 Thus Joash the king did not remember the kindness that Jehoiada, Zechariah s father, had shown him, but killed his son. Assassination: 2 Chronicles 24:25 So he died, and they buried him in the city of David, but they did not bury him in the tombs of the kings. (Where Jehoiada was buried!)

Matthew 23:35 so that on you may come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from

14 Zechariah - to boldly go 2 Chronicles 24:20 Because you have forsaken the Lord, he has forsaken you. Matthew 23:35 so that on you may come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah The last of the martyrs of the OT period (in the Hebrew bible as 2 Chronicles comes last)

15 Who? Summary Athaliah poisoned with self interest Jehoiada Jehoshabeath Joash Zechariah a Godly mentor a Godly woman: a supportive wife; a tragic mother; a dedicated aunt a privileged boy, a zealous young man but a shallow root a courageous priest and martyr

2. The Divided Kingdom: a. Israel -- Jeroboam and those who followed his evil ways. b. Judah -- mostly men who followed David s ways to some extent.

2. The Divided Kingdom: a. Israel -- Jeroboam and those who followed his evil ways. b. Judah -- mostly men who followed David s ways to some extent. GREAT EVENTS OF THE BIBLE -- THE DELIVERANCE OF JOASH FROM MURDEROUS QUEEN ATHALIAH. (Slide #2) Introduction: A. History Of Israel: 1. The United Kingdom -- Saul, David, Solomon. 2. The Divided Kingdom: