Message To Kings - A Biblical History Of Man

During the prosperity and rise of Northern Israel, a great increase comes over the Kingdom of Judah as well under the rule of King Uzziah. Uzziah is a far better king than his father, but he suffers from the same fatal flaw - pride. King Uzziah organizes his nation and army and proves to an administrative and engineering genius, but in the end, he is only remembered for his pride and an awful disease. www.messagetokings.com

In the midst of Israel's prosperity in the age of King Jeroboam II, a prophet traveled from Judah to Bethel to confront the wickedness of his generation. The prophet's name was Amos and he stepped onto a speaking platform at the hedonistic idol center to the Golden Calf and rebuked the sin of the age. Beginning with Israel's enemies and concluding with Judah and Israel. Showing great fearlessness, Amos scolded the sin of the age concluding with an example of intercession and a message to hope. The Book of Amos www.messagetokings.com

Jeroboam II had a great head start. His father left him with a very stable government, free from internal and external enemies and a large army. Wondering his next move, the prophet Jonah speaks to the recovery of Solomon's northern territories. Acting with great boldness upon this word, King Jeroboam II expands the territory of Israel rapidly taking Damascus proper and even capturing parts of Turkey. The result of these campaigns was great prosperity and God's last chance at blessing for Israel. Speaking directly to the idol worship in Bethel, the prophet Amos goes to confront the wickedness of the age. 2 Kings 14:23-28www.messagetokings.com

In the first year of King Jeroboam IIs rule something unique happens in Greece. Independent of our Biblical History timeline, but influencing by it later, the Greek Olympics games were first held in 776BC. In this episode, we discuss the history of the Olympic games, the Godly character demonstrated at the games and the influence of the games on the life and ministry of the Apostle Paul and his letters which later constituted most of the New Testament. www.messagetokings.com

Upon the death of Joash, Amaziah becomes king in Jerusalem. He's an interesting character, really ambitious and a good organizer of men and his kingdom, but his lack of character and poor decision making turns away even the mercy of God and invites judgment and disaster for his kingship. 2 Kings 14:1-142 Chronicles 25www.messagetokings.com

Upon the death of Elisha, the entire nation of Israel celebrated him. In this episode, we discuss additional similarities between Elisha and Jesus and the remarkable resurrection scene at his tomb. 2 Kings 13:20-25www.messagetokings.com

Upon the death of Jehoahaz, Jehoash becomes king in Israel. One of his first actions was to visit Elisha, who was dying from an illness. In this episode, we cover the kingship of Jehoash and Elisha's final prophecy and death. 2 Kings 13:10-20www.messagetokings.com

Taking a break from our normal storyline, we discuss the inevitable threat on the horizon to Israel's existence - The Assyrian War Machine. In this episode, we discuss the Assyrian War Machine in a history talk episode. Co-Host: Joshua Taylorwww.messagetokings.com

In this episode, we cover the remainder of the reign of King Joash in Judah and the reign of King Jehoahaz in Northern Israel. King Joash turned against God, while King Jehoahaz only turned to God at the end of his reign leading to a most dramatic deliverance out of the hands of Hazeal of Aram by King Adad-Nirari III of Assyria. 2 Kings 13:1-82 Chronicles 24:17-24www.messagtokings.com

Steering off the Biblical road map, we cover Queen Dido and her escape from Tyre with billions in gold, the legend of the oxhide and the founding of Carthage and her death and legacy. www.messagetokings.com

In the thirtieth year of King Joash's reign, he commanded Jehoiada to collect the funds required to repair the temple from the years of neglect and corruption at the hands of Athaliah. Jehoiada, in his nearly final act of revival, he asks of the people to pay and volunteer a temple tax to help restore the temple. The people respond with integrity and wholehearted unity displaying great revival in their hearts and revealing a spiritual truth. 2 Kings 122 Chronicles 24:1-16www.messagetokings.com

After six years in hiding in a closet of the Temple of Jerusalem, Jehoida stages a well-orchestrated coup and restores the line of David. In this episode, we cover the unveiling of the rightful king, his restoration and the incredible symbolism at play. 2 Kings 112 Chronicles 23Psalm 139www.messagetokings.com

In this episode, we discuss the famous Black Obelisk of Shalmanesor III in the London Museum. Comparing the contents of the Black Obelisk to Biblical History and what we know about Shalmanesor III, we discuss the historic accuracy of the Black Obelisk and Shalmanesor III. Acts 17:11www.messagetokings.com

When Athaliah learns of the death of her son, the king of Judah, the death of her family line in Israel and the gruesome loss of her mother, she loses it. In a delirious panic, she commands the death of the line of David and she seizes the throne of Judah. But, God always knows the plight of his people, he keeps his promise and protects his gifts. 2 Kings 11:1-3www.messagetokings.com

In line with the change in the spirit, Jehu is anointing king of Israel. In one of the bloodiest accounts in the entire Bible, he kills the king of Israel, the king of Judah, the queen mother, all of the royal princes of Israel and sets a deadly trap for all of the priests of baal. Further, we cover the death of Jezebel and her lasting Biblical and historical legacy. 2 Kings 8:25 - 2 Kings 10www.messagetokings.com

Continuing our two-part Christmas word study on the the Peace of God and the Joy of the Lord, this week we cover the Joy of the Lord. In this episode, we cover the statement by the Angel of the Lord to the shepherds outside Bethlehem, "I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people" and the concept of the Joy of the Lord. Luke 2:8-20www.messagetokings.com

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