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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
Bible Book Club
2 Kings 19-21: A Tale of Two Kings: Judgement Awaits
The fate of Judah hangs in the balance—will God answer King Hezekiah’s desperate prayer and save Jerusalem from destruction in 2 Kings 19? As Judah teeters between faith and failure, 2 Kings 20 and 2 Kings 21 reveal a shocking twist: a miraculous rescue followed by a king’s fatal mistake and his son King Manasseh’s reign of terror.
Themes of this podcast episode:
God’s power is greater than any challenge. When King Hezekiah faced the Assyrian threat, he turned to God instead of relying on human strength. His story reminds us that no obstacle—whether an army, crisis, or personal struggle—is bigger than God’s ability to save and provide.
Pride can turn blessings into burdens. King Hezekiah’s faith brought about his miraculous healing, but later his pride led Babylon to Judah’s riches. His mistake teaches us to turn to the Lord rather than pride in our blessings. Success should deepen our dependence on God, not inflate our ego.
One Generation’s Faith Doesn’t Guarantee the Next’s. Despite having a righteous father, King Manasseh led Judah into idolatry and evil. His reign proves that spiritual heritage isn’t enough—we must choose to follow God ourselves. Faith isn’t inherited; it’s lived.
🎧 Listen now to be inspired by God’s work in the messiness of history.
Show Notes:
- List of the Kings of Israel
- Blog
- Scene 1: God Hears and Isaiah Speaks (2 Kings 19:20-34)
- Scene 2: God Alone Saves Jerusalem, So the World May Know (2 Kings 19:35-37) (2 Kings 19:5-7)
- Scene 3: Hezekiah Prays for His Life (2 Kings 20:1-11)
- Scene 4: A Visit from Babylon Casts a Dark Shadow (2 Kings 20:12-21)
- Scene 5: Manasseh Is Crowned King of Judah (2 Kings 21:1-18) (Genesis 15:16) (Deuteronomy 9:4-6) (Deuteronomy 11:22-25)
- Scene 6: Amon Is Crowned King of Judah (
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