Kings: The Good & The Bad
This "Boy King" began his reign at age 8 and led a massive revival after finding the Book of the Law in the Temple.
Who is Josiah?
In a vision, this prophet saw the Lord on a high throne surrounded by six-winged Seraphim.
Who is Isaiah?
Jonah attempted to flee to this city, which was in the exact opposite direction of Nineveh.
What is Tarshish?
Habakkuk’s book is unique because it is a dialogue between him and whom?
Who is God?
This is the only right and proper response when God sends chastisement or correction for sin.
What is repentance?
Known as Judah's most wicked king, he sacrificed his own sons to idols but later repented after being captured by the Assyrians.
Who is Manasseh?
This prophet from Moresheth predicted that the future "Ruler of Israel" would be born in the tiny town of Bethlehem.
Who is Micah?
This prophet wrote a "sequel" to Jonah about 100 years later, predicting the total and final destruction of Nineveh.
Who is Nahum?
Habakkuk’s first "complaint" to God was: "How long will I cry for help and you won't . . ."
What is listen (or hear)?
God continues to show hope to Israel even when they fail because He is faithful to this long-term plan to save the world.
What is the redemptive plan?
When the Assyrians surrounded Jerusalem, this king took their threatening letter to the Temple and spread it out before the Lord in prayer.
Who is Hezekiah?
Isaiah’s name literally means this, which perfectly reflects his message of God’s rescue.
What is "The Lord is Salvation"?
Jonah was angry at God because God showed this to the Ninevites when they put on sackcloth and repented.
What is mercy (or compassion)?
Habakkuk was shocked when God said He would use this "bitter and hasty" nation to punish Judah.
Who are the Chaldeans (or Babylonians)?
Prophets called the people "hypocrites" because they were doing this on the outside while their hearts were far from God.
What is worshipping (or offering sacrifices)?
God granted this king 15 extra years of life and gave him a sign by making a shadow move backward on a sundial.
Who is Hezekiah?
Micah told the people that God doesn't just want sacrifices; He wants them to do justice, love mercy, and do this.
What is "Walk humbly with your God"?
Nahum described God as a "stronghold in the day of trouble" for His people, but a "devouring fire" to this empire.
What is Assyria?
God told Habakkuk that while the proud are not upright, "the just shall live by his . . ."
What is faith?
Despite the coming exile, the prophets promised that God would keep this specific "covenant family" alive to bring the Messiah.
What is the House of David?
He was the grandson of Manasseh who cleared the land of idols but tragically died in battle against Pharaoh Necho.
Who is Josiah?
These were the two main sins that Isaiah and Micah attacked: hypocritical worship and this (the mistreatment of the poor).
What is injustice?
While Jonah sat outside the city waiting for it to burn, God used this to teach him a lesson about pity.
What is a plant (or gourd/vine)?
This is the theological term for God's "spanking" or "correction" of His people through trials to bring them to repentance.
What is chastisement?
This attribute of God is the reason He never gives up on His people, even when they are unfaithful.
What is His faithfulness (or Hesed/Loyal Love)?