Tag Archives: Judah

Leadership Makes a Big Difference

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Mark Shields

As described in 2 Chronicles 35-36, a Passover celebration which had not been observed for many years was now occurring because of the good leadership of Josiah. The Temple was in order, there was peace, and happiness during this time. … Continue reading →

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Making a Change

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading throughout 2 Chronicles, Judah has its good kings and its bad kings. Josiah was a king who wanted to make a change and start going by the Book of the Law of the Lord. He took action and the … Continue reading →

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Seek and Work Wholeheartedly for God

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Mark Shields

Hezekiah had always sought and worked wholeheartedly for God. Much success had come his way but in 2 Chronicles 32:24 – 33:25, we read about him falling into pride and materialism.  This goes to show us that one is never … Continue reading →

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Refuse Not to Move

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Mark Shields

The people of Judah could have sat around and refused to do anything but with the leadership of a new king named Hezekiah as recorded in 2 Chronicles 29, they refused not to move. Instead they chose to move toward … Continue reading →

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Focused on His Presence

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Mark Shields

Ahaz then became king as recorded in 2 Chronicles 28. He was unfaithful to the Lord; making cast idols for worshipping the Baals, burning incense and even sacrificing his sons in the fire. He didn’t go to the Lord for … Continue reading →

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