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Bible Book Club
The Bible. It’s been the #1 book sold since the day it was written, but have you read it? And if you read it, did you understand it? In the Bible Book Club podcast, we read every word of the Bible for you. In fact, Heather Rubio and Susan Merrill will do it all for you—read, discuss, and explore the only book ever written that can change your life forever. All you have to do is listen. Just join the club! Start in the beginning with Season 1: Genesis or choose a book. Available Seasons include Season 1 Genesis, Season 2 Exodus, Season 3 Leviticus, Season 4 Numbers, Season 5 Deuteronomy, Season 6 Joshua, Season 7 Judges, Season 8 Ruth, Season 9 1 Samuel, Season 10 2 Samuel Season 11 1 Kings
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2 Kings 11-12: The Wicked Queen of Judah Tries to Kill the Line of David
A Story of Faith, Courage, and the Power of God
What happens when a queen, consumed by power, sets out to destroy God’s plan?
In this episode of the Bible Book Club Podcast, we delve into 2 Kings 11 and 2 Kings 12—a powerful story of betrayal, courage, and divine power of God. Queen Athaliah, queen of Judah, stops at nothing to annihilate David’s lineage–even murdering her own grandchildren to tighten her grip on the throne. But her ruthlessness meets its match in God’s unshakable promises.
Together, we’ll uncover a gripping narrative of faith, power, and divine intervention as we witness how God uses the courage of a faithful couple to change history. Their daring rescue of the infant Joash not only secures the future of Judah but also sets the stage for a dramatic coup. God’s ability to use ordinary people for extraordinary purposes shines through in their faith-driven actions.
As we journey into 2 Kings 12, Joash takes the throne and begins his reign by doing what is right in the eyes of the Lord. He even becomes one of the kings who repaired the temple in the Bible, restoring its glory. But when Joash’s trusted spiritual mentor, Jehoiada, passes away, the king’s faith falters, leading to poor decisions that ultimately mark his downfall.
In this gripping episode, you’ll uncover:
•Queen Athaliah’s shocking attempts to destroy David’s lineage and (spoiler alert) her ultimate failure as her plans backfires and we clearly see that evil has its limits.
•A little-known Bible power couple, Jehosheba and Jehoiada, change the course of history when they stand firm in their faith, trust God, and take action.
•King Joash’s life testifies to the importance of spiritual mentorship and respecting God’s blessings.
If you’ve ever wondered how God’s plans prevail even in the face of unimaginable evil, this episode will remind you of the unyielding power of faith and courage.
🎧 Listen now to be inspired by God’s work in the messiness of history.
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