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King Amaziah is described as a good king like his father, but both with caveats. In this lesson will examine some invaluable lessons from his life...

Judgment comes upon King Amaziah for trying to stop Amos from prophesying. Dr. McGee explains Amos' vision of the summer fruit and tells us more about the pending judgment of the Northern Kingdom.

The Israelites continue their pursuit of pleasure as Amos calls them to repentance, even as King Amaziah tries to stop him. Explore his three visions, which show the love of God for Israel as well as the judgment that is soon to come.

Understanding the Book of Isaiah: A Deep Dive into Historical Context and Prophetic MessagesIntroduction: The Book of Isaiah stands as one of the most profound and influential texts in the Old Testament. Often referred to as the "fifth gospel," Isaiah's writings offer a rich tapestry of prophecy, history, and theological insight. In a recent Bible study session, we explored the first chapter of Isaiah, delving into the historical context, the prophet's life, and the overarching themes of his message. This blog post aims to summarize the key points discussed, providing a comprehensive understanding of Isaiah's significance.The Prophet Isaiah: Background and Historical ContextIsaiah, the son of Amoz, is the author of the book that bears his name. His life and ministry are primarily documented in the books of Kings and Chronicles, with additional, albeit sometimes questionable, details provided by Jewish tradition. Isaiah is believed to be of noble birth, possibly related to King Amaziah and King Uzziah. Isaiah's ministry occurred during a tumultuous period marked by political strife involving Israel, Syria, Assyria, Egypt, and Babylon. His role extended beyond spiritual guidance; he also advised kings on political and military matters. This dual role underscores the importance of understanding the historical context to fully grasp the depth of Isaiah's prophecies.The Structure and Themes of Isaiah1. Prayer and Person: The initial focus on prayer and the person of Isaiah sets the stage for understanding his prophetic mission. Isaiah's relationship with God and his role as a covenant prosecutor for the Mosaic covenant are central to his message.2. Place: Isaiah's writings were primarily directed at the people of Judah and Jerusalem. His prophecies addressed both immediate and future events, validating his credibility as a prophet and encouraging trust and obedience to God.3. Prophecies and Fulfillment: Isaiah's prophecies, both short and long-term, serve to validate his role as a prophet. The fulfillment of these prophecies reinforces the trustworthiness of God's word and the importance of obedience.The Mosaic Covenant and Its ImplicationsA significant portion of the discussion centered on the Mosaic covenant, a conditional covenant with blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience. Isaiah's role involved reminding the people of their covenant violations and calling them to repentance. This covenant is seen as an expansion of the covenant of works between Adam and God, encompassing moral law, case law, and ceremonial law.Isaiah's prophecies often condemned Israel and other nations based on the moral law outlined in the Mosaic covenant. This universal application of God's law underscores the belief in God's sovereignty over all nations and the moral obligation of all people to obey Him.Timeline and Historical AccuracyUnderstanding the timeline of Isaiah's ministry is crucial for contextualizing his prophecies. Isaiah's ministry began around 740 B.C., during the reign of King Uzziah, and continued through the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. The Everlasting Dominion of ChristOne of the most profound aspects of Isaiah's message is the prophecy of Christ's everlasting dominion. Isaiah 9 speaks of the increase of His government and peace, which will have no end. This theme resonates throughout the Bible study, emphasizing the sovereignty of God and the fulfillment of His promises.ConclusionThe Book of Isaiah offers a rich and complex narrative that intertwines historical context, prophetic messages, and theological insights. By understanding the background, structure, and themes of Isaiah's writings, we gain a deeper appreciation for his role as one of the greatest Old Testament prophets. As we continue to study Isaiah, let us remember the importance of obedience to God's word and the assurance of His everlasting dominion.

In this episode of Arise + Abide, Curtis and Sally explore 2 Kings 14:1-22 and 2 Chronicles 25, diving into the life and reign of King Amaziah of Judah. They discuss Amaziah's initial obedience to God, his partial devotion, and the consequences of misplaced confidence. Reflecting on the examples we follow, they highlight the importance of wholehearted faith, sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, and giving glory to God for victories in life. The episode unpacks key lessons from Amaziah's prideful missteps, including his ill-fated challenge to Israel and his downfall following idolatry. Through these scriptures, Curtis and Sally remind us to examine our own hearts, follow Christ's example, and align our goals with God's glory. Join the conversation as they reflect on the ultimate prize of serving the Lord and living out a testimony that points others to Him.

Lessons from the life of King Amaziah

This week, Shawna tells us that Joash, sadly was killed, and his son Amaziah became the next king. Let's see how his reign went. Welcome to the Village Kids Podcast. Our bite-sized story podcast is a fun way to learn truths from the Bible in a fun story format. Tune in every week for a new episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

​Sunday Sermon by Kevin Jensen — King Amaziah first listened to God, and because he obeyed the Lord, he prospered. But later in his reign he stopped listening to God, and he lost God's blessings. Amaziah's life is a lesson for us to listen to the Lord as we go about our lives, so that we might enjoy his blessings.  Text: 2 Chronicles 25

In this sermon, we'll look at King Amaziah's story from 2 Chronicles 25, seeing how he started off following God but then turned to idols and mercenaries. This shift teaches us about the dangers of letting other things take God's place in our hearts. We'll talk about modern idols like money, relationships, and careers that can sneak in and distract us from Jesus. By learning to recognize and remove these idols, we can ensure Jesus is our top priority, leading us to a more fulfilling and devoted life with Him.

History is piled on top of history in this fabled land, and also “grace upon grace” ( Jn 1:16 NASB).

While King Amaziah did what was right in God's eyes, his fatal flaw is that he did not follow the Lord with a whole heart. King Amaziah represents today's Christian who is half-hearted. Like so many of the kings he started out well but did not finish well. Learn the many principles from his life in this powerful sermon. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1388/29

While King Amaziah did what was right in God's eyes, his fatal flaw is that he did not follow the Lord with a whole heart. King Amaziah represents today's Christian who is half-hearted. Like so many of the kings he started out well but did not finish well. Learn the many principles from his life in this powerful sermon. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1388/29

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 116. Join us for a captivating episode of our podcast where we explore the reign of King Amaziah of Judah, as described in 2 Chronicles of the Bible. Starting as a good king, Amaziah makes a bold decision to conquer Edom, gathering a vast army and hiring additional soldiers from Israel. However, a prophet's warning leads him to a crucial choice, setting off a chain of events including betrayal, idol worship, and divine anger. Witness Amaziah's roller-coaster journey of victory, pride, and downfall, as well as a dramatic battle with Israel that changes the course of his reign.  Sign up to receive Kids Bible in a Year devotionals in your inbox every weekday: https://www.kidsbibleinayear.com/  Get ready to experience the Bible designed specifically for children with the official KidsBibleinaYear.com podcast, led by Julia Jeffress Sadler. This captivating audio series presents the age-old wisdom of the Bible in an engaging format that will captivate your kids. Each episode Julia translates biblical teachings into real-life applications, making Bible comprehension a breeze for young minds.  And if you want more Christian resources and content, you can download the Pray.com app. Pray.com is the digital destination for faith, offering over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime Bible stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible. For more resources on how to live a successful Christian life, visit Julia Jeffress Sadler's website at https://ptv.org/julia/. This episode is sponsored by Little Passports. Visit LittlePassports.com/blessed and use promo code BLESSED to receive 20% off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Amaziah turns his back on God after a victory in battle, and reaps the consequences. How do our own lusts for power, greed, or self-sufficiency pull us away from God? Order Eden to Eternity and find all of your Bible study needs here. Join our Healthy Christian Women Facebook Group here. Follow Dr. Melody on IG: @dr.melody_fitplusfaith

King Amaziah tried to do what was right in the eyes of the lord but not with all his heart, like his father Joash. First part of his reign is pretty good. But...

King Amaziah tried to do what was right in the eyes of the lord but not with all his heart, like his father Joash. First part of his reign is pretty good. But...

King Amaziah tried to do what was right in the eyes of the lord but not with all his heart, like his father Joash. First part of his reign is pretty good. But...

2 Chronicles 25 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1 Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother was Jehoaddin from Jerusalem. 2 Amaziah did what was pleasing in the Lord's sight, but not wholeheartedly. 3 When Amaziah was well established as king, he executed the officials who had assassinated his father. 4 However, he did not kill the children of the assassins, for he obeyed the command of the Lord as written by Moses in the Book of the Law: “Parents must not be put to death for the sins of their children, nor children for the sins of their parents. Those deserving to die must be put to death for their own crimes.” 5 Then Amaziah organized the army, assigning generals and captains for all Judah and Benjamin. He took a census and found that he had an army of 300,000 select troops, twenty years old and older, all trained in the use of spear and shield. 6 He also paid about 7,500 pounds of silver to hire 100,000 experienced fighting men from Israel. 7 But a man of God came to him and said, “Your Majesty, do not hire troops from Israel, for the Lord is not with Israel. He will not help those people of Ephraim! 8 If you let them go with your troops into battle, you will be defeated by the enemy no matter how well you fight. God will overthrow you, for he has the power to help you or to trip you up.” 9 Amaziah asked the man of God, “But what about all that silver I paid to hire the army of Israel?” The man of God replied, “The Lord is able to give you much more than this!” 10 So Amaziah discharged the hired troops and sent them back to Ephraim. This made them very angry with Judah, and they returned home in a great rage. 11 Then Amaziah summoned his courage and led his army to the Valley of Salt, where they killed 10,000 Edomite troops from Seir. 12 They captured another 10,000 and took them to the top of a cliff and threw them off, dashing them to pieces on the rocks below. 13 Meanwhile, the hired troops that Amaziah had sent home raided several of the towns of Judah between Samaria and Beth-horon. They killed 3,000 people and carried off great quantities of plunder. 14 When King Amaziah returned from slaughtering the Edomites, he brought with him idols taken from the people of Seir. He set them up as his own gods, bowed down in front of them, and offered sacrifices to them! 15 This made the Lord very angry, and he sent a prophet to ask, “Why do you turn to gods who could not even save their own people from you?” 16 But the king interrupted him and said, “Since when have I made you the king's counselor? Be quiet now before I have you killed!” So the prophet stopped with this warning: “I know that God has determined to destroy you because you have done this and have refused to accept my counsel.” 17 After consulting with his advisers, King Amaziah of Judah sent this challenge to Israel's king Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz and grandson of Jehu: “Come and meet me in battle!” 18 But King Jehoash of Israel replied to King Amaziah of Judah with this story: “Out in the Lebanon mountains, a thistle sent a message to a mighty cedar tree: ‘Give your daughter in marriage to my son.' But just then a wild animal of Lebanon came by and stepped on the thistle, crushing it! 19 “You are saying, ‘I have defeated Edom,' and you are very proud of it. But my advice is to stay at home. Why stir up trouble that will only bring disaster on you and the people of Judah?” 20 But Amaziah refused to listen, for God was determined to destroy him for turning to the gods of Edom. 21 So King Jehoash of Israel mobilized his army against King Amaziah of Judah. The two armies drew up their battle lines at Beth-shemesh in Judah. 22 Judah was routed by the army of Israel, and its army scattered and fled for home. 23 King Jehoash of Israel captured Judah's king, Amaziah son of Joash and grandson of Ahaziah, at Beth-shemesh. Then he brought him to Jerusalem, [...]

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Stef continues our Good King, Bad King series with King Amaziah, the reckless King.

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2 Kings 14 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1 Amaziah son of Joash began to rule over Judah in the second year of the reign of King Jehoash of Israel. 2 Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother was Jehoaddin from Jerusalem. 3 Amaziah did what was pleasing in the Lord's sight, but not like his ancestor David. Instead, he followed the example of his father, Joash. 4 Amaziah did not destroy the pagan shrines, and the people still offered sacrifices and burned incense there. 5 When Amaziah was well established as king, he executed the officials who had assassinated his father. 6 However, he did not kill the children of the assassins, for he obeyed the command of the Lord as written by Moses in the Book of the Law: “Parents must not be put to death for the sins of their children, nor children for the sins of their parents. Those deserving to die must be put to death for their own crimes.” 7 Amaziah also killed 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. He also conquered Sela and changed its name to Joktheel, as it is called to this day. 8 One day Amaziah sent messengers with this challenge to Israel's king Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz and grandson of Jehu: “Come and meet me in battle!” 9 But King Jehoash of Israel replied to King Amaziah of Judah with this story: “Out in the Lebanon mountains, a thistle sent a message to a mighty cedar tree: ‘Give your daughter in marriage to my son.' But just then a wild animal of Lebanon came by and stepped on the thistle, crushing it! 10 “You have indeed defeated Edom, and you are proud of it. But be content with your victory and stay at home! Why stir up trouble that will only bring disaster on you and the people of Judah?” 11 But Amaziah refused to listen, so King Jehoash of Israel mobilized his army against King Amaziah of Judah. The two armies drew up their battle lines at Beth-shemesh in Judah. 12 Judah was routed by the army of Israel, and its army scattered and fled for home. 13 King Jehoash of Israel captured Judah's king, Amaziah son of Joash and grandson of Ahaziah, at Beth-shemesh. Then he marched to Jerusalem, where he demolished 600 feet of Jerusalem's wall, from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate. 14 He carried off all the gold and silver and all the articles from the Temple of the Lord. He also seized the treasures from the royal palace, along with hostages, and then returned to Samaria. 15 The rest of the events in Jehoash's reign and everything he did, including the extent of his power and his war with King Amaziah of Judah, are recorded in The Book of the History of the Kings of Israel. 16 When Jehoash died, he was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel. And his son Jeroboam II became the next king. 17 King Amaziah of Judah lived for fifteen years after the death of King Jehoash of Israel. 18 The rest of the events in Amaziah's reign are recorded in The Book of the History of the Kings of Judah. 19 There was a conspiracy against Amaziah's life in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But his enemies sent assassins after him, and they killed him there. 20 They brought his body back to Jerusalem on a horse, and he was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. 21 All the people of Judah had crowned Amaziah's sixteen-year-old son, Uzziah, as king in place of his father, Amaziah. 22 After his father's death, Uzziah rebuilt the town of Elath and restored it to Judah. 23 Jeroboam II, the son of Jehoash, began to rule over Israel in the fifteenth year of King Amaziah's reign in Judah. He reigned in Samaria forty-one years. 24 He did what was evil in the Lord's sight. He refused to turn from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had led Israel to commit. 25 Jeroboam II recovered the territories of Israel between Lebo-hamath and the Dead Sea, just as the Lord, the God of Israel, had promised through Jonah son of Amittai, the prophet from Gath-hepher. 26 For the Lord saw the bitter suffering [...]

2 Kings 13 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane. 1 Jehoahaz son of Jehu began to rule over Israel in the twenty-third year of King Joash's reign in Judah. He reigned in Samaria seventeen years. 2 But he did what was evil in the Lord's sight. He followed the example of Jeroboam son of Nebat, continuing the sins that Jeroboam had led Israel to commit. 3 So the Lord was very angry with Israel, and he allowed King Hazael of Aram and his son Ben-hadad to defeat them repeatedly. 4 Then Jehoahaz prayed for the Lord's help, and the Lord heard his prayer, for he could see how severely the king of Aram was oppressing Israel. 5 So the Lord provided someone to rescue the Israelites from the tyranny of the Arameans. Then Israel lived in safety again as they had in former days. 6 But they continued to sin, following the evil example of Jeroboam. They also allowed the Asherah pole in Samaria to remain standing. 7 Finally, Jehoahaz's army was reduced to 50 charioteers, 10 chariots, and 10,000 foot soldiers. The king of Aram had killed the others, trampling them like dust under his feet. 8 The rest of the events in Jehoahaz's reign—everything he did and the extent of his power—are recorded in The Book of the History of the Kings of Israel. 9 When Jehoahaz died, he was buried in Samaria. Then his son Jehoash became the next king. 10 Jehoash son of Jehoahaz began to rule over Israel in the thirty-seventh year of King Joash's reign in Judah. He reigned in Samaria sixteen years. 11 But he did what was evil in the Lord's sight. He refused to turn from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had led Israel to commit. 12 The rest of the events in Jehoash's reign and everything he did, including the extent of his power and his war with King Amaziah of Judah, are recorded in The Book of the History of the Kings of Israel. 13 When Jehoash died, he was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel. Then his son Jeroboam II became the next king. 14 When Elisha was in his last illness, King Jehoash of Israel visited him and wept over him. “My father! My father! I see the chariots and charioteers of Israel!” he cried. 15 Elisha told him, “Get a bow and some arrows.” And the king did as he was told. 16 Elisha told him, “Put your hand on the bow,” and Elisha laid his own hands on the king's hands. 17 Then he commanded, “Open that eastern window,” and he opened it. Then he said, “Shoot!” So he shot an arrow. Elisha proclaimed, “This is the Lord's arrow, an arrow of victory over Aram, for you will completely conquer the Arameans at Aphek.” 18 Then he said, “Now pick up the other arrows and strike them against the ground.” So the king picked them up and struck the ground three times. 19 But the man of God was angry with him. “You should have struck the ground five or six times!” he exclaimed. “Then you would have beaten Aram until it was entirely destroyed. Now you will be victorious only three times.” 20 Then Elisha died and was buried. Groups of Moabite raiders used to invade the land each spring. 21 Once when some Israelites were burying a man, they spied a band of these raiders. So they hastily threw the corpse into the tomb of Elisha and fled. But as soon as the body touched Elisha's bones, the dead man revived and jumped to his feet! 22 King Hazael of Aram had oppressed Israel during the entire reign of King Jehoahaz. 23 But the Lord was gracious and merciful to the people of Israel, and they were not totally destroyed. He pitied them because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And to this day he still has not completely destroyed them or banished them from his presence. 24 King Hazael of Aram died, and his son Ben-hadad became the next king. 25 Then Jehoash son of Jehoahaz recaptured from Ben-hadad son of Hazael the towns that had been taken from Jehoash's father, Jehoahaz. Jehoash defeated Ben-hadad on three occasions, and he recovered the Israelite towns.

Both Hebrew states appear ascendant as King Amaziah, son of Joash of Judah, pushes towards the Gulf of Eliat and begins to reestablish Judahite hegemony in the southern Levant. But when the haughty Amaziah ignores the counsel of the prophets, Judah is routed and invaded by Joash of Israel—catapulting the Jehuides to new heights of power.

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The reign of King Amaziah.

In 2 Chronicles 25 King Amaziah asks a disturbing question, finds a new faith, and the price of picking fights.

In 2 Chronicles 25 King Amaziah asks a disturbing question, finds a new faith, and the price of picking fights.

King Amaziah-2 Chronicles 25 Mark Carpenter-Heritage Baptist Church -Woodbridge, VA

While King Amaziah did what was right in God's eyes, his fatal flaw is that he did not follow the Lord with a whole heart. King Amaziah represents today's Christian who is half-hearted. Like so many of the kings he started out well but did not finish well. Learn the many principles from his life in this powerful sermon.

2 Kings 14Amaziah King of Judah (v 1-22)Jeroboam II King of Israel (v 23-29)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the show (https://www.eservicepayments.com/cgi-bin/Vanco_ver3.vps?appver3=Fi1giPL8kwX_Oe1AO50jRiyQtOyGk4k_EcVQYcCBuEehjXsUKRLlmI4vCU4-rZZZ2EvVVAEjqawDomKT1pbouVpn5a3cpHzCC-lHLmLDXQg=&ver=3)

2 Chronicles 25:1-2 King Amaziah, did what was right in the eyes

In this podcast you will hear about the son of King Joash. Amaziah let his desire and pride enter into his kingly duties. Listen to hear warnings and solutions to quenching bad desires and pride. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bobslone)

King Amaziah of Judah is assassinated. Jeraboam II becomes king of Israel. God looks upon their affliction and saves them by Jeraboam.

King Amaziah and King Uzziah started well, but their hearts weren't loyal to the Lord. In 2 Chronicles 25-26 we see the importance of an undivided heart and how humility will keep us from many mistakes.

King Amaziah is a fool. The Bible says the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and fools despise wisdom and instruction. Well, King Amaziah was a fool because he followed God, but not wholeheartedly, and in that, he was a fool. Amaziah came to the throne at the age of 25, taking over from his murdered father, Jehoash. He had the chance to do what was right and to obey Yahweh and follow him all his days. But instead, Amaziah chose to imitate his father's heart and follow the LORD a little bit, but mainly with very little loyalty. What will happen to him and southern Israel? Listen on to find out. To follow along, turn to 2 Kings 14 and 2 Chronicles 25.

Lessons from the Kings-King Amaziah Great lessons from the life of King Amaziah, such as having the right heart condition, listening to the correction of God and sticking with God until the end of your life. Have you been blessed by this message? Please bless us back by clicking like, sharing and commenting on our messages. If you need prayer, leave a message below or call us at 636-861-1410 and we will pray for you. Check out our website: http://summitchurch.us/ If you would like to help support us financially, go to http://summitchurch.us/Giving For text to give 314-888-9741 To give by check, mail to Summit Church P.O. Box 430 Fenton, MO 63026

Lessons from the Kings-King Amaziah Great lessons from the life of King Amaziah, such as having the right heart condition, listening to the correction of God and sticking with God until the end of your life. Have you been blessed by this message? Please bless us back by clicking like, sharing and commenting on our messages. If you need prayer, leave a message below or call us at 636-861-1410 and we will pray for you. Check out our website: http://summitchurch.us/ If you would like to help support us financially, go to http://summitchurch.us/Giving For text to give 314-888-9741 To give by check, mail to Summit Church P.O. Box 430 Fenton, MO 63026

Part four in our sermon series Good* Kings.

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This is Episode #115 and today we’ll read 2 Kings chapters 12-14 together.   Repairs to the Lord’s Temple were done during the reign of Joash, Elisha dies, and King Jehoash and King Amaziah meet face-to-face. Show NotesAwesome Video of Solomon’s TempleThese will help!  Overview videos of all books of the BibleVisitVisit my websiteVisit my churchVisit The German ShepherdFind me on Facebook,  Instagram and Twitter. Bible Study ResourcesCSB Study Bible – Hardcover or Kindle!The Bible Project’s Bible Basics – Free!Every Bible You Could Ever Want!The Bible Hub – Free!Bible Study Tools – Free!The Bible Project- Free!Other ResourcesWant to use your tablet for Bible reading? Consider Kindle .I love Audible! Try it for free!Want it? FaithGear has it!Wear your faith! Christian StrongBet Hannon Business Websites designed and maintains my website.Title of song used in the podcast is 3 Joys & the Truth, by Daniel O’ConnorDisclosure:  This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything, I may get a small commission.  This does not cost you anything and it helps offset the costs of the podcast.  Thank you in advance.View my Broadcast License.

What can we learn from an Old Testament king who started well but ended poorly? More than you might think. King Amaziah had so much potential and seemed to have begun his reign well, but his lack of whole-hearted commitment and obedience to God led to pride and then to utter ruin. He leaves us with many lessons in our own day.

What can we learn from an Old Testament king who started well but ended poorly? More than you might think. King Amaziah had so much potential and seemed to have begun his reign well, but his lack of whole-hearted commitment and obedience to God led to pride and then to utter ruin. He leaves us with many lessons in our own day.

Cross TrainingGive the Lord Your Entire DevotionRead or WatchHave you ever tried to do something halfway? If we find ourselves hesitating, like Daniel San from the Karate Kid, maybe we need the timeless wisdom of Mr. Miyagi. "Walk left side," he told Daniel, "safe. Walk right side, safe. Walk middle, sooner or later get squish just like grape. Karate same thing. Either you karate do 'yes' or karate do 'no.' You karate do 'guess so,' squish like grape."We're Cross Training to develop our dedication, one of twelve marks of the Master we're working on this year. Dedication includes counting the cost, wholeheartedness, establishing priorities, and making ourselves available to others. So what does it mean to give the Lord our wholehearted — all-in — devotion?What You Need to KnowSometimes we may use words like "all" and "always," when we mean "some" or "most," like when a spouse says, "You always do that!" But when Jesus uses the word πᾶς | pas, meaning all, whole, or every — he always means it.When a law expert asked Jesus, "Which commandment is the most important of all?" (Mark 12:28), Jesus answered, "The most important is, 'Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.'" (Mark 12:29-30). God says you'll find him when you pursue him with "all" your heart (Jer. 29:13). Doing what's right "yet not with a whole heart," like King Amaziah (2 Chron. 25:2) is no way to honor the living God.Jesus can't stomach lukewarm Christians (Rev. 3:16) who go through the motions. He knows that halfway will kill you. But how do you love and serve God with all your heart and soul (cf. Deut. 10:12)?What You Need to DoWhat keeps us from wholeheartedness? Sometimes it's fear and worry (Matt. 6:25ff). Maybe it's timidity and an overabundance of caution, holding back to protect yourself (2 Tim. 1:7). We can all get cynical when we give our all and it doesn't go well. It takes great courage to believe "all things" and hope "all things" (1 Cor. 13:7; Prov. 13:12). Spend time in confession, prayer, and worship, searching yourself to know what you've held back, what secret pain or wrong attitude might have kept you from wholehearted service (1 John 1:8-10; Prov. 4:23).Sometimes trying to be like everyone else can stifle our wholeheartedness, but you're different by design (1 Cor. 12:18), to give Christ's body the diversity to accomplish his work (Rom. 12:3-8; 1 Cor. 12:14-27). Wholeheartedness requires us to do less to accomplish more. When we take on too much, we scatter our thoughts and fracture our focus, so that we can't fully listen to a friend or even sit quietly in prayer. We're told to "work heartily" not "work hurriedly" — there's a difference (Col. 3:23). No one had more important tasks than Jesus, yet he often gave one individual his full attention (e.g. John 3-4). Troublemakers, distractions, and naysayers will come, leading us to say with Nehemiah, "I am doing a great work and I cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and come down to you?" (Neh. 6:3).The poet, David Whyte, wrote of a season of exhaustion in his life, as his work utterly drained him. One night, a wise friend told him, "You know, the antidote to exhaustion is not necessarily rest. The antidote to exhaustion is wholeheartedness." Our bodies and minds will get tired. We might even get discouraged, but those who "wait on the Lord" will receive joy and renewal from him (Isa. 40:28-31; Matt. 11:28; Luke 6:38). So we keep presenting ourselves as a whole offering to the Lord (Rom. 12:1-2; cf. Lev. 1:9). Like the Macedonians, if we give ourselves first to the Lord, all the rest will follow (2 Cor. 8:5).Through the WeekRead (Mon) — John 2:13-17; Deut. 6:4-9; 1 Chron. 28:9-10; Rom. 12:1-13; Rev. 3:14-22Reflect (Tue) — What dark corners of my heart have I not considered lately?Request (Wed) — "Prove me, O Lord, and try me. Test my heart and my mind" (Psalm 26:2).Respond (Thu) — Confess to God all that has held you back, then quietly sing "I Surrender All."Reach Out (Fri) — What do you find most encouraging when your passion gets low?Support the Show

The danger of spiritual pride is shown well through the disappointing life of Amaziah, King of Judah in 2 Chronicles 25 (also 2 Kings 14). When Amaziah had his victory over the Edomites, he became very proud. Success can be dangerous because it can lead to pride. Sometimes it's God's grace that we're not more successful. https://youtu.be/AXwikhvm1vo The danger of spiritual pride is shown well through the disappointing life of Amaziah, King of Judah in 2 Chronicles 25 (also 2 Kings 14). Table of ContentsLessons for The Danger of Spiritual Pride Family Worship Guide for The Danger of Spiritual Pride Sermon Notes for The Danger of Spiritual PrideLesson 1: These kings reveal it's hard to finish well: (example 1) Solomon (example 2) Saul (example 3) Hezekiah (example 4) Asa (example 5) Joash (example 6) UzziahLesson 1: These kings reveal it's hard to finish well: (example 7) AmaziahLesson 2: wise people trust God with their finances.Lesson 3: prosperity and suffering are not always evidence of obedience.Lesson 4: pride blinds us to (part 1) correction.Lesson 4: pride blinds us to (part 2) reality. Lessons for The Danger of Spiritual Pride Lesson 1: These kings reveal it's hard to finish well:Example 1: Solomon (1 Kings 11:4, Job 12:12).Example 2: Saul (1 Samuel 31).Example 3: Hezekiah (2 Kings 20:12-19).Example 4: Asa (2 Chronicles 14:8-15, 16:1-12).Example 5: Joash (2 Chronicles 24).Example 6: Uzziah (2 Chronicles 26).Example 7: ______________ (2 Chronicles 25).Lesson 2: ________ ___________ trust God with their finances (2 Chronicles 25:9).Lesson 3: ____________________ and __________________ are not always evidence of obedience (2 Chronicles 25:10 cf. 25:13).Lesson 4: pride blinds us to:(Part one) ____________________ (2 Chronicles 25:16, Proverbs 13:18, 15:10, 16:18, 29:1).(Part two) ______________ (2 Chronicles 25:17-19). Family Worship Guide for The Danger of Spiritual Pride Day 1: Read 2 Chronicles 25:1-4 and discuss: who was Amaziah's father and what happened to him? Why was it a sign of faith when Amaziah didn't execute the sons of the men who murdered his father? What do you think it means that Amaziah did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but not with a whole heart? What application does this have for us?Day 2: Read 2 Chronicles 25:5-13 and discuss: why did the prophet tell Amaziah not to use the mercenaries from Israel? What was Amaziah's greatest concern when the prophet told him to send the mercenaries home? What does it mean to trust God with our finances? How do we leave our finances in his hands? Why aren't prosperity and suffering evidence of obedience or disobedience? Day 3: Read 2 Chronicles 25:14-29 and discuss: why did Amaziah become proud? What terribly foolish thing did Amaziah do? Why does pride blind us to correction, or at least cause us to respond poorly to it? How does pride blind us to reality? Can you think of other examples in Scripture of people who suffered because of their pride? Sermon Notes for The Danger of Spiritual Pride We have been in a series called, “Pursuing Wisdom.” Go ahead and open your Bibles to 2 Chronicles 25. The title of this morning's sermon is, “Wisdom Needed to Finish Well – Part III.” We've been looking at examples of kings who started well but finished poorly, and we'll look at our last king this morning. The previous examples are still on your handout… Lesson 1: These kings reveal it's hard to finish well: (example 1) Solomon (example 2) Saul (example 3) Hezekiah (example 4) Asa (example 5) Joash (example 6) Uzziah And our last king… Lesson 1: These kings reveal it's hard to finish well: (example 7) Amaziah 2 Chronicles 25:1 Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem. 2 And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, yet not with a whole heart.  Amaziah is a picture of half-hearted devotion.

In this episode, Finn and I talk about who King Amaziah started listening to, and how God loves to help those of us who are joined to him listen to him instead of those who don’t follow Him.  With your kids: What expression do you think is on God’s face when you sin?  If you […]

Robert and Andrew read the story of King Amaziah of Judah (Ecclesiastes 9:16, 2nd Chronicles 25:14-28, 2nd Chronicles 25:5-9, 2nd Thessalonians 2:9-12), to study and learn from the mistakes made throughout the chapter. Questions or Comments? Reach out to us through email at truewisdom@spaceage-llc.com or on twitter @truewisdom_pod Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. Proverbs 9:9&10Support the show (https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com)

Causes of falling away 2: King Amaziah fell away because of bad logic. Sin is irrational. Three logical errors that Amaziah you made.

Israel's King Jehoahaz; Elisah's death; Judah's King Amaziah; Israel's King Jeroboam; Judah's King Azariah; Israel's Kings Zechariah, Sallum, Menahem, Pekaiah, and Pekah; Judah's Kings Jotham and Ahaz

2 Chronicles 24-25. King Joash and King Amaziah are examples of what happens when we don’t fully surrender our hearts to the Lord. They had, at one moment in time, followed the Lord, but their pride became their downfall. God requires humility of us so that He may glorified in us and so that He …

This week we are continuing our kid's series about obedience. Today we will be talking about obeying wholeheartedly, and how when we don't, it can change our reward. We will be talking about King Amaziah, the King of Judah. If you want to follow along on his story, turn to 2 Chronicles 25. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/obeying-wholeheartedly Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/?hl=en

King Amaziah and Hanukkah

Give God the glory always... Lesson from King Amaziah it's worth learning from and not make same mistake in life as a believer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/be-inspired-by-his-word/message

King Amaziah lost so much because he only partially trusted God, then turned to idols. God promised that he is able to give us much more than we give up to trust him.

King Amaziah was held captive by his own bitterness, and didn't learn the lesson of letting go and forgiving. 

Judgement comes upon King Amaziah for trying to stop Amos from prophesying. Dr. McGee explains Amos' vision of the summer fruit and tells us more about the pending judgement of the Northern Kingdom.

The Israelites continue their pursuit of pleasure as Amos calls them to repentance, even as King Amaziah tries to stop him. Explore his three visions, which show the love of God for Israel as well as the judgement that is soon to come.

King Amaziah and Hanukkah

King Amaziah and Hanukkah

King Amaziah of Judah starts out well, but turns away from the Lord, worshiping Edomite gods. Israel defeats Judah and Amaziah is assassinated.Read More →

There are times when, even after a great deal of investment in a relationship or situation, we have to walk away. King Amaziah did that in the Old Testament, and God promised him Much More for his loss. This sermon encourages us to look at our own life situations and learn how to let go in faith and receive God’s Much More.

King Amaziah of Judah is assassinated. Jeroboam II becomes the king of Israel. God looks upon their affliction and saves them by Jeroboam.Read More →

Some victories God will allow but this doesn't mean that He is with us. King Amaziah had the opportunity to take heed to the word of the Lord but will he listen? Let's discuss.

God gave instructions for King Amaziah not to team up with Israel to go to war with the children of Ephraim. He followed the instruction but but was he really trying to please God?

Day 137 of the podcast, reading 2 Chronicles 25-28 NET, read along at: https://netbible.org/bible/2+Chronicles+25-28/ This is day 137 of our journey. Today we read about the reigns of 4 kings of Judah. The religious life of Judah during these reigns was a roller coaster. King Amaziah started out well by following the Lord as he led Judah into battle, but, after defeating Edom, he took their gods back home and began to worship them. King Uzziah followed the Lord well as long as his advisor Zechariah was alive, but then he decided to go into the temple and offer incense before the Lord (a job assigned only to the priests). God struck him with a skin disease until the day he died. King Jotham finally served the Lord for his whole life and grew strong because he was determined to serve God. Last, we see King Ahaz. King Ahaz followed the ways of the surrounding nations worshiping other gods, as a result, the Lord humiliated Judah. They were defeated over and over. These defeats caused Ahaz to move further and further from the Lord as he worshiped gods from the nations that defeated him. Join me in 2 Chronicles 25-28 to see the roller coaster of religion in Judah. Key verses: 2 Chronicles 25:2 He did what the Lord approved, but not with wholehearted devotion. 2 Chronicles 26:16 But once he became powerful, his pride destroyed him. He disobeyed the Lord his God. He entered the Lord’s temple to offer incense on the incense altar. 2 Chronicles 27:6 Jotham grew powerful because he was determined to please the Lord his God. 2 Chronicles 28:19 The Lord humiliated Judah because of King Ahaz of Israel, for he encouraged Judah to sin and was very unfaithful to the Lord. All Scriptures are from the NET.

King Amaziah of Judah Pastor Lance continues the King series with a sobering reminder of God’s authority over the world.

Date : 2018-05-05 Title : King Amaziah Preacher : Pastor Benjamin Ng

Lessons from King Amaziah of Judah from 2 Chronicles 25 as we continue in our "Unlikely Heroes" series.

This is the episode is part 67 in a study of the kings of Israel and Judah. We get the young King Amaziah in Judah. Amaziah learns that just because he wins one victory does not mean he is unbeatable. Jeroboam II becomes king in Israel. Same song different verse.

Matthew 22:37; II Chronicles 25:2 Introduction II Chronicles 25:1-2, 14-15; II Kings 14:3-4 – King Amaziah served God, but not with a whole…

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 14:1-14 2 Chronicles 25 www.messagetokings.com

We can never do more than what Christ has already done for us, but following Jesus will cost us something--maybe materially, or relationally, or personally, or professionally, or even physically (with our very lives). But it will cost us something. In today's study, Pastor Gary looks at the story of King Amaziah from 2 Chronicles 25 about how he was willing to forfeit $2 million to be obedient to God. Even still, the prophet said to him, "The Lord can give you much more than that." How true it is that no matter what we give up or sacrifice for God, He can do (and has done) much more than that!

We can never do more than what Christ has already done for us, but following Jesus will cost us something--maybe materially, or relationally, or personally, or professionally, or even physically (with our very lives). But it will cost us something. In today's study, Pastor Gary looks at the story of King Amaziah from 2 Chronicles 25 about how he was willing to forfeit $2 million to be obedient to God. Even still, the prophet said to him, "The Lord can give you much more than that." How true it is that no matter what we give up or sacrifice for God, He can do (and has done) much more than that!

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Sometimes it is better not to do anything than to do something with limited effort.  The ancient King Amaziah had a habit of not seeing things through.  The legacy he left seems to reflect his lack of commitment and teaches us a great life lesson.  Scriptures:  2 Kings 14:1-12 Keywords:  Commitment, Loyalty, Faithfulness, Amaziah, Kings

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NOTICE - These principles transfer to any endeavor: business, social, family, military, and political. UNLIMITED VISION AND ATTAINMENT MUSIC / INTROThe title of this newsletter may seem oxymoronic. How can you have UNlimited goals and succeed in accomplishing them? Answer: by NOT limiting your goals. Usually the main thing people omit when establishing goals is NOT allowing for self-perpetuating growth or augmentation. Years ago I gave three automobiles away to three different ministers of the Gospel. I had walked for three years before the Lord blessed me with the first auto I gave away; and I walked in between the time I gave the others away. I am now driving the ??th automobile (I forgot how many) that the Lord has given me. Seven of the autos were Cadillacs (the most expensive auto made in the USA) and in about half of them I had loudspeaker installations. The Cadillacs were excellent for this setup because they had ample space between the front grille and the radiator to enable the sideways installation of a large 110 watt police horn speaker. Inside the cars were also installed amplifiers and secret (hidden) microphones. This way I could preach while driving and have both hands on my steering wheel. The sound was so loud from the loudspeaker that one time while driving down an interstate freeway, going about 70 mph, the cattle in a field a long way from the road even turned to look as I was preaching. In large metropolitan cities I would preach while stopping at the red lights while the crowds of pedestrians would cross the street. Sometimes people would risk getting run over and hurriedly walk (almost run) through (against) the red light just to get away from God's Word. One time while driving through the mountains the Lord impressed me to stop the car and preach on the loudspeaker. There weren't any people or buildings around that I could see but I obeyed anyway. I didn't know until a few minutes later that there were men working down the mountainside building a house. I preached to them from Hebrews 3:4, "For every house is built by someone, but He who built all things is God." Whenever I'm home, in the morning I step out on the roof veranda and look at some of the most beautiful buildings in the world with architecturally superb designs. Amazed at their grandeur, I also reflect on all the planning, money, risk, coordination, and time that went into building them. And I always thing of that verse in Hebrews 3:4, "For every house is built by someone, but He who built all things is God." When I first look at the buildings, even with my engineering background, I think, "How can men build these fantastic buildings?" And then I think, "But God built ALL things ... he made the men and the materials; and gave men the knowledge and skills needed to construct and finish them." I want to encourage you. You can do something far BIGGER than build buildings like these. You can make disciples for Messiah Yeshua and MULTIPLY your ministry / vision through many future generations. MUSICFirst of all, never get so busy that you don't have time to dream! What is that BIG work you want to do for God? You CAN DO it!      "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." [Matthew 19:26]      "If you can believe, all things are possible to him that believes." [Mark 9:23]      "And all things, whatever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive." [Matthew 21:22]      "For every house is built by someone, but He who built all things is God." [Hebrews 3:4] Here is one of YOUR KEYS to success: If your plans fit into God's plan ... you will have God's faith ... and God's faith always works! This is one reason it is imperative to see the importance of Israel, Jerusalem, and God's chosen people, the Jews, in the divine plan of God. For this reason, to help you, I recently wrote the newsletters "The Millennial Kingdom (Part A) and (Part B).” "When the most High divided to the nations their inheritance, when He separated the sons of Adam, He set the bounds of the people according to the number of the children of Israel. For the Lord's portion is His people; Jacob [Israel] is the lot of His inheritance." [ Deuteronomy 32:8-9] In my booklet, "How To Win the World for Christ," you will find seven (7) keys for reaching the whole world. Multiplication of ministry starts with the BELIEF in the potential of one person. This is where discipleship is important. K. Bruce Miller drives home this idea: "Would you spend as much time preparing yourself to meet the needs of one person as you would preparing a sermon for five thousand? How much do you believe in the potential of one?" In my teaching on "Anointing of Multiplication" you will find how to multiply your ministry. In the teaching "How to Start a Church" you will find a simple, effective way to start a synagogue or church in any neighborhood, city, barrio, or village. A few years ago I prophesied to my oldest daughter, Ariel, that she would start teaching God's Word. I bought her a new study Bible and gave it to her. About a month later she called me and told me that the Lord was having her start teaching . She and her husband and another couple started a home Bible study with about 6 to 10 people, alternating from each home. The other couple finally felt the Lord leading to start a church, and in about three years grew to 1,500 people attending. Around 400 of those attending were new Christians, having given their lives to the Lord within the previous year. MUSICWhen you have a dream or vision that you want to accomplish for God, the main thing you need to decide on at the outset is that you will NOT quit ... you will NOT give up! If you don't quit, you'll WIN! … But if you quit, you can't win! Thomas Edison failed over 30,000 times before inventing the light bulb. The Bible says, "A just man falls seven times, and rises up again." [Proverbs 24:16] You have time, talent, and treasure with which to serve the Lord. God is watching for your faithfulness. Are you consistent in good times as well as bad? Are you BELIEVING for the accomplishment of your vision through the years when you don't SEE fruit, production, or growth? Does your plan fit into God's plan? Read Luke 11:5-15. Importunity means to keep on asking; approach God with your requests as persistent and pressing. "And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For everyone that asks, receives; and he that seeks, finds; and to him that knocks, it shall be opened." [Luke 11:9-10] Have only super BIG, positive, more-than-maximum, Unlimited goals. And ... keep enlarging them. Refuse to have small, negative, limiting thoughts, dreams, and visions. Say to yourself, "I refuse to think or envision anything negative, small, minimal, or limited.” Zechariah 4:10 says, "For who has despised the day of small things?" Don't worry about STARTING small ... just make sure the goal - the vision - is BIG and unlimited.Associate with positive winners! It would be better to be alone, and hang out with Jesus, than to associate with the wrong people. There's an old saying, "If you want to see what you'll become, look at the people you're with whom you associate." This is "the law of the group." We associate ourselves with people we are like. Find somebody who is positive and successful and spend quality time with them. If you can't find anyone like that, then spend lots of time with Jesus the Messiah in fellowship, in His Word, and in prayer. I always enjoy when I can be away from people so I can spend more time talking to Jesus. MUSICProject yourself into your visions and goals. A successful hedging investor in the commodities futures market has to do two (2) things:      1. He has to mentally place himself in the trade; and,      2. He has to ask himself, "Do I have the product or not?" These two factors will determine the position a successful hedge investor will take. It's the same way when you plan BIG works for God:      1. You have to mentally place yourself in the vision. See yourself at each stage of the growth. Then PLAN and PRAY accordingly. Pray ahead of time for each stage of development.      2. Ask yourself (ahead of time) at each stage of the project / vision: "Do I have what I need?" If "Yes," pray and plan for the proper implementation. If "No," pray and receive in faith the people and things you need. As your vision develops and comes to pass you will need a network. A network is comprised of:      Logistics;      Communication; and,      Funding. You need to pray ahead of time for these and receive them by faith. And don't always look at the easy way or the path of least resistance. Also, not every package that comes your way (that has your name on it) is necessarily from God. It might be from the devil. It might be from a Christian. For example, you might receive an offer of funding or help from a Christian source, but make sure you pray about it before receiving it. It may NOT be God's will. I've given lots of money back to people after they gave it to me, and sometimes when it was offered to me. Read 2 Chronicles 25:9. King Amaziah had hired 100,000 mighty men to help him fight and had paid 100 talents of silver. Afterwards the man of God told King Amaziah not to go carry out his plans to use these men. Amaziah then told the man of God, "What shall we do for the 100 talents that I have given them?" And the man of God answered him, "But God is able to give you much more than this."      How LARGE can you ASK?      How BIG can you THINK? "Now unto Him that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ASK or THINK, according to the power that works in us ..." [Ephesians 3:20] TRY THIS VISION:      A Holy Spirit baptized church or Messianic synagogue in every neighborhood and village of the earth.      A Holy Spirit baptized witness in every house, home, or family of the earth. Take this message, my friend, and reach the whole world with the Good News of Yeshua, the Messiah of Israel. Baruch haba b'Shem Adonai.Your friend,Prince Handley MUSIC Podcast time: 16 minutes, 14 seconds Subscribe to The Apostles Advanced Teaching (this newsletter) by email: apostlehandley@gmail.com (type "SUBSCRIBE" in the Subject line). 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