Ahaz: The King Who Trusted Assyria Instead Of God (2 Kings 16:7–8)
Ahaz: The King Who Trusted Assyria Instead Of God (2 Kings 16:7–8) You know the particular, ordinary panic that happens when something you thought steady turns out to be fragile…
Jotham: A King Who Walked Steadily With God (2 Chronicles 27:6)
Jotham: A King Who Walked Steadily With God (2 Chronicles 27:6) You come to Jotham like you come to a stranger at a party who’s quietly reading a book in…
Uzziah (Azariah): A Strong King Who Fell into Pride (2 Chronicles 26:16)
Uzziah (Azariah): A Strong King Who Fell Into Pride (2 Chronicles 26:16) You come to Uzziah’s story and you expect the usual arc of a king: a rise, a long…
Amaziah: Obedience Mixed with Pride (2 Kings 14:3–4)
Amaziah: Obedience Mixed With Pride (2 Kings 14:3–4) You come to Amaziah with a small, slightly impatient curiosity. He is one of those biblical figures who looks straightforward at first—he…
Joash: The Boy King Who Repaired God’s Temple (2 Kings 12:4–5)
Joash: The Boy King Who Repaired God’s Temple (2 Kings 12:4–5) You come to this story expecting a child on a throne, and you do get that. You expect decisive…
Athaliah – The Queen Who Tried To Wipe Out David’s Line (2 Kings 11:1–3)
Athaliah — The Queen Who Tried To Wipe Out David’s Line (2 Kings 11:1–3) You come to this story and the first thing that hits you is how ordinary it…
From Pharisee to Follower: How Saul Was Transformed
From Pharisee To Follower: How Saul Was Transformed The story of Saul the Pharisee is one of the most dramatic and transformative narratives in the New Testament. If you have…
The Spirit of Betrayal: How to Guard Your Heart Against a Judas Moment
The Spirit of Betrayal: How to Guard Your Heart Against a Judas Moment Imagine standing on the cusp of grace, only to be swayed by whispers of betrayal. It feels…
Herod Agrippa: The King Who Was Struck Down by God
Herod Agrippa: The King Who Was Struck Down by God Introduction: The Allure of Power You know that saying about power? Absolute power corrupts absolutely. It’s an old adage, yet…
The Trial of Jesus: Herod’s Role in the Ultimate Betrayal
Introduction When you think about the trial of Jesus, your mind probably drifts to Pontius Pilate washing his hands of the situation, or maybe Judas betraying Jesus with a kiss….