Message To Kings - A Biblical History Of Man

As we head into the Christmas Season, we are going to take a break from the normal and do a two part special looking at two things mentioned by the angels outside of Bethlehem. The Peace of God and the Joy of the Lord. In this episode, we cover the cry of the multitude of the heavenly host: "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!"Luke 2:8-20www.messagetokings.com

In this episode, we witness Elisha enter a new phase of his calling. No longer just an miracle worker and advisor, he must also appoint the kings of the next generation and move into the calling of a quiet national prophet and intercessor. In a heartfelt account, we try to paint the picture of what Elisha experienced as he anoints Hazeal to become the next king of Aram. 2 Kings 8:7-141 Chronicles 12:321 Kings 19:13-18Luke 19:41-44www.messagetokings.com

After giving up raiding Israel, Ben Hadad conducts a full scale invasion of Israel. The invasion is so successful, he takes over the country with the exception of Samaria which stands alone until the people resort to even cannibalism to stay alive. Joram, the King of Israel, blames Elisha for their situation. In this episode, we cover the resolution of the siege, we speak to an Elisha prophecy, the death of an assassin and the redemption of a leper according to Jewish tradition. 2 Kings 6:21- 2 Kings 7:20www.messagetokings.com

The adventures of Elisha continue. We begin with the axhead floating and end with a military encounter. After Elisha walks into his governmental prophetic gifting as an advisor to the King of Israel, he becomes a target of foreign kings. When an Aramean army invades Israel just to capture him, the resulting clash is predictable and eye opening at the same time. In this episode, we see Elisha at the top of his game performing miracles and we have a classic confrontation of spiritual powers against physical armed might as seen from the heavenly perspective. 2 Kings 6:1-23John 21:25Romans: 12:18-21www.messagetokings.com

In the midst of the chaos of dynastic struggles in Jerusalem, Northern Israel's idol worship, threats of violent conflict and the looming Assyrian empire on the rise in the north, God still manifests his presence through his prophets. In this episode, Naaman, the commander of the nation of Aram's army, gets healed of his leprosy and encounters God. 2 Kings 5Psalms 23:4-5www.messagetokings.com

Even after the death of Ahab, dark seeds give birth to sinister acts in Jerusalem. Upon the death of Jehoshaphat, his son Jehoram becomes king and Ataliah, the daughter of Jezebel, becomes queen. In this episode, we discuss the actions of Jehoram, his brief murderous reign and the demonic strategies and workings of evil in Jerusalem. 2 Chronicles 21Romans 8:28www.messagetokings.com

Modeling the ministry of Jesus to come, Elisha preaches and heals all who are hungry and thirst for righteousness. In this episode, we cover five of his miracles in quick succession and we see how Elisha models the ministry of Paul in the New Testament as well. 2 Kings 42 Corinthians 4:7Proverbs 11:251 Corinthians 9:19-23www.messagetokings.com

After King Jehoshaphat's stunning revival that overflowed into a battlefield victory, he gets persuaded by King Joram to join him in a punitive military campaign against Moab. Jehoshaphat has justification for this campaign, but joining forces with Northern Israel had always led to disaster for him and almost does in this episode. In this episode, we cover King Jehoshaphat's near disaster and his victory of the flesh. 2 Kings 3:9-27Romans 8:13www.messagetokings.com

Following the humiliating defeat of King Jehoshaphat in the Battle of Ramoth Gilead, the Moabites and two other nations joined forces to march on Northern Israel and Jerusalem. King Jehoshaphat, in his greatest moment as king, rallies his nation in fasting and prayer and calls upon God in the prescribed way and watches the deliverance of his nation. 2 Chronicles 20Joel 3:2www.messagetokings.com

In an unbelievable dramatic finish to a most remarkable life, Elijah defies even our understanding of death. With sealed instructions for the next generation prepared for Elisha, Elijah embarks on a journey that potentially exceeds even the drama of his previous moments of wonder and fire. In this episode, we cover Elijah going to heaven, his legacy and the potential continuation of his story. 2 Kings 2Malachi 4:5Luke 1:16Revelation 11www.messagetokings.com

After the disaster at Ramoth Gilead, Jehoshaphat fled for his life back to Jerusalem. In Jerusalem, he received a prophetic rebuke and responded in Godly repentance and led his country in a second revival. Meanwhile in Northern Israel, King Ahaziah (after only two years as king) falls through an upper room lattice and suffers a life threatening injury. Instead of pleading with God for his healing, he sought demonic powers and the life of Elijah. Elijah's response was fire from heaven. 2 chronicles 19:1-19John 9:52-552 Kings 1www.messagetokings.com

After three years of peaceful relations between Ahab and Ben-Hadad, conflict broke out between Northern Israel and Aram. The conflict came about because of a dispute over the city of Ramoth Gilead. Ahab requested the help of his brother-in-law Jehoshaphat to attack Ben-Hadad. In this episode, we cover the outbreak of another conflict between Northern Israel and Aram, Jehoshaphat's involvement and the arrival on the scene of Micaiah and another theologically puzzling prophecy. 1 Kings 22John 8:44www.messagetokings.com

At the height of his power, King Ahab leads a coalition of nations to confront the Assyrians who have started their invasion westward to the Mediterranean. As documented by the Assyrian Kurkh Stele in the British Museum, we cover this coalition battle and the extra biblical account of the Battle of Qarqar. Hebrews 11:61 Corinthians 2:9www.messagetokings.com

At the height of his power, Ahab remained unfaithful to God. Despite repeated rebukes by the prophets, his heart would not turn to God. In this episode, Ahab crosses the line with the incident regarding Naboth's Vineyard and we get a deeper glimpse into Ahab's marriage and we learn of the prophecy that ends the line of Omri. 1 Kings 21Proverbs 23:10Joel 3:2Psalm 139:21www.messagetokings.com

Despite his ungodliness, King Ahab still had a moment in the sun. On the verge of losing his kingdom, he obeys the word of the Lord through an unnamed prophet. Not once, but twice, his obedience resulting in great territorial expansion. Faithful in counsel, but angry in rebuke. In this episode, we discuss King Ahab at his highest point. 1 Kings 20Romans 8:35-39www.messagetokings.com

Once Elijah's mantle touches Elisha, he begins to prophecy. Soon after, there will be two power prophets walking the country-side of Northern Israel; the older teaching the younger the gift of prophecy. In this episode, we cover the Prophet Elisha and the christian concept of discipleship. 1 Kings 19:19-21Malachi 4:5Matthew 28:16-20Matthew 5:6www.messagetokings.com

After the showdown at Mt Carmel, Elijah goes to Jezreel and the Fear of God settles into the hearts of the people of Northern Israel. But, Jezebel would have none of it. Instead of succumbing to the power of God, she threatens Elijah with his life. In this episode, we cover what Elijah does when he receives death threats from Jezebel and his encounter with God. 1 Kings 19:1-18www.messagetokings.com

After Ahab and Jezebel's corruption of the political and religious systems of Northern Israel and the leading of the people away from God, God's response was a power prophet. Through the use of Elijah, God tore down dark principalities at Mount Carmel. In this episode, we discuss Elijah's crowning moments, the confrontation with the prophets of baal, the calling down of fire, the end to the three year drought and his Olympic run. 1 Kings 18www.messagetokings.com

Upon the death of Omri, King Ahab quickly earns the moniker as 'doing more evil in the eyes of the Lord than any of those before him.' Moreover, he marries Jezebel and allows her to apparently run the kingdom. She forces Israel to worship her gods and kills off the Lord's prophets. God's response was the rising up a prophet named Elijah. In this episode, we discuss the arrival onto the world's stage of the Prophet Elijah and the prophesied famine and an explosion of God's power.1 kings 16:29 - 1 Kings 17www.messagetokings.com

Upon the death of Asa, Jehoshaphat becomes King of Judah in Jerusalem. Jehoshaphat was a Man of God. He removed the idols and high places in Judah and worshipped God. Further, he sent judges and priests throughout the land to evangelize and teach his people the ways of God. In turn, God pours out his spirit on King Jehoshaphat and the entirety of the land of Judah. 2 Chronicles 17:1-19www.messagetokings.com