Day 187 (2 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 25)

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[@AnchoredinHIM]

This morning I was feeling a tad defeated as I was struggling with all the names and changes in kingship. I paused for a hot second and said, "ok, what does this all mean?" Well. The lack of all of those kings' success, even the good ones, points me to remembering the absolute need for our ONE true King. The King of kings. These guys were all temporary and imperfect. Jesus is not. That seemed to help me to feel less pressured about remembering all the details and focus on the main point. For the moment, ha! ❤ I pray that my heart will be FULLY yielded and I can steer away from the path of pride and disobedience. Father, help me. Have a blessed day my Bible readin' buddies!

[@diorocksmetalon5993]

Amen! I get bound up in the names. I think Kings should be called The Book Of Js. There are so many names beginning with the letter J. It's too much for me to keep straight! Thanks for your help with these comments! This helps me focus!

[@DonZimmerman52]

It seems that Amaziah exemplifies the war we have within ourselves; our instinct is to build up our own kingdom based on our accomplishments, when we can hear God speaking clearly to us, “Rely on Me. I’ll give you more than you imagine (Eph 3:20).” Amaziah forgot how God reduced the troops of Gideon to almost nothing, just to show him how much the Lord can be trusted. And there are real consequences for not trusting the Lord. Today’s passage shows that He doesn’t wring His hands and shrug His shoulders, wishing we’d hear and obey. The Lord is to be heard, feared, loved, and obeyed, and He may orchestrate circumstances where His presence is unavoidable.

[@fratboytrey8675]

Provides fantastic insight into the nature and frankly the love and wisdom of God, and how even with our sin or others sins, His plan will prevail, God Bless.

[@valeriewhite2576]

Hey bible Family ❤️👍🏾💯🙌🏾 He is where the Joy is 💯❤️

[@jeffandvikipendergrass]

I see God's hand in Israel and Judah's history, always working and moving to bring about His purposes. Everything happened "in accordance with the word of the Lord" (2Kgs 14:25).

[@billdyer8981]

I really enjoy TBR and Tara-Leigh’s humorous side while relating the stories to modern culture, this keeps learning the Bible so fun and enjoyable!

[@LakesandOceans588]

I don’t know how anybody learned the Bible without these summaries and all the videos from the Bible project for each Bible book and the newer translations of the actual Bible without the ‘strange’ language it had. It must have been so difficult. TLC and team make this enjoyable and so doable. 👏🏻

[@bobbiebland6826]

Aloha and praise the Lord BR family. Great way to start my day reading God’s words. I am so glad that I am on this journey with each of you especially TLC. I want to be on the right with God TLC because he is where the JOY is!!❤

[@deloresmartinez8503]

Good morning my Bible reading friend, praise God for TLC and her explanation of His word!!! I too love waking up and getting right into my reading for the day, what a wonderful way to begin 🙏😇🙏

[@brucestrange3289]

Like TLC said with regards to Amaziah, there is a real danger of becoming prideful after we’ve been blessed by God. At least for me anyway, my natural inclination is to boast over an accomplishment or blessing even though all along the way I prayed for guidance and help to achieve it. I must be as enthusiastic to give God the glory as I was desperate when I prayed for help.

[@frandetwiler]

I too love Tara Lee's humorous comments. But the wonderful part of how God works is that when she's being funny it helps me remember exactly what it was I was supposed to because of how funny it was God sure knows how to use his people wisely Praise Him🙌👏

[@beechannel27]

Takeaway: Stay on God's side!

[@atypicalmom]

So hard to keep all these kings straight in my head! 😮🫣

[@donna-hn1em]

Agree!

[@diorocksmetalon5993]

Amen! The struggle is real!

[@KM-lu7nh]

Yes!

[@laurievarney2668]

Don't feel bad! It is a struggle to understand it. So glad we are not tested!

[@Nicole.T.]

I don't think it's important to memorize the names and details of the kings. I think we should look for the overarching themes and for what we can learn about God's character in these readings.

[@joeyparadis3650]

I’m new to your video version of TBR. I’ve listened to you daily since January 1st when we began this year’s reading, and have loved it. But I space out a lot, am still pondering one point as you go on to the next, so I’m endlessly backing the recording up. This is all well and good but for whatever reason it seems that I stay with you better when I’m watching you as I listen. So I’ll be joining you on KZbin from here on out. Thanks! I love your sense of humor and zeal. 😃🔥

[@diorocksmetalon5993]

You can slow her down by clicking the gears icon here. And speed her up. I hope this helps.

[@DonZimmerman52]

It gives me a sense of peace knowing that God gives victory or allows setbacks for His purposes and to draw me nearer.

[@kathyhull555]

Victory & loss are in God’s hands!! He is our victory!

[@antoinettehereford8180]

Pride certainly comes before destruction (Proverbs 16: 18). And Amaziah, the king of Judah, certainly was a prideful man. That's a lesson for all of us. Only the Lord can boast about Himself, for He is Yahweh, the One True God, maker of heaven and earth, who is eternal. And for us, as believers, we can only boast in our weaknesses (2 Corinthians 12: 9-10) because it is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ that we have strength for each day.

[@CotishaMcNair]

Lol you make learning the Bible so fun. God does have all the power we must follow what he says he is guiding us and I choose to follow him. Thank you Tara Leigh

[@gradyhutchens]

God is good, and He is the decider of justice.

[@marciemallette5932]

I love how she relates all of this to modern day language. Especially the "trash talk" between kings. I would never know what on earth was meant about the thistle and the cedar otherwise. Makes me chuckle! 😊

[@jeffandvikipendergrass]

"The Lord can give you much more than that." - 2 Ch 25:9b He can give us more than we are hanging onto if we just let it go and grab a hold of what He has for us.

[@debraartale1047]

Is anybody else confused between all the kings?

[@lindagilpin5415]

You are not alone! 😂 I'm so glad for TLC's recaps after each day's reading. That really helps!

[@dberfrei2932]

Yes!!! I was really keeping track for a while and now I feel totally overwhelmed. Maybe next year when I read through again I will start keeping track on a piece of paper the family trees.

[@donna-hn1em]

Yes. I’m having a hard time remembering who’s who. I’m planning on doing this again next year and hope it’ll be a bit easier to keep all the kings and what country the ruled straight.

[@Didi.redrose]

I was wondering do we have to know everything in the Old Testament. I feel bad to say that it’s a bit boring. Though not all of it. I am talking the books we read up to today. There are parts very interesting. I like a few of the books. If you have an answer I would like to hear your opinion. I am not going to give up. This is my second year and I am taking it seriously. ✝️🌹🇨🇦

[@kathleenclements8705]

100%

[@diorocksmetalon5993]

Hey Bible Readers!

[@toyosibiyi]

God granted Amaziah victory against the Edomites and pride was made manifest in him. His pride caused him to reach out to Jehoahaz which caused defeat on their end. We as believers are victorious in Christ Jesus, so we ought make our boast only in Christ and not in our deeds; but without our hearts been right with God, we'd consistently make our boast in our works which will lead to being defeated.

[@diorocksmetalon5993]

Amen TLC!

[@valeriewhite2576]

Good evening Bible Reader's Family ❤❤❤ Always enjoy the recap with TLC and Learning so much!! Hope that you have had a beautiful day in His Presence ❤️🙏🤗

[@diorocksmetalon5993]

I am so glad yhete isnt a test on all these kings!

[@deborahstone6427]

To quote that great philosopher, Forrest Gump, stupid is as stupid does. Oh that God's people would turn their hearts toward God. Thank you Lord for your mercy, grace, forgiveness, and especially for your patience.

[@linacarmelasardo8458]

Thank you Tara Leigh; I needed help with all those names. Amen.

[@krisrn5074]

I am struggling through all the kings. I mean struggling by keeping interest. I know every single word in the Bible is important but shew this has been tough for me. I just wondered if anyone felt the same or can offer some insight. Ha. I have the complete idiots guide to the Bible that I reference a lot as well and it does have the WHOLE list of all the kind in chronological order and a little blurb about each one. That has helped. Excited to read Jonah tomorrow!! 🐋

[@neverrolthompson2818]

Thanks for your comment. I also struggle to keep interest at times and tend to "zone out" and have to read God's word for a particular day multiple times because I know each word holds an importance for his children. We will hang in there together. This is my first time reading the entire Bible and I've had to give myself grace and ask God to strengthen me as I read his word. I pray God gives us many, many, many, more years of reading his word daily and I'm sure the parts that seem foreign will begin to connect for us. In a few years, we'll be able to guide others through TBR with ease. Maybe not as smooth as TLC but definitely better as we continue to learn about our LORD and savior😊❤🙏

[@diorocksmetalon5993]

Thanks for the tip about the Bible for Idiots book! I didn't know there was one!

[@diorocksmetalon5993]

​@@neverrolthompson2818Amen! So happy you are in His work with us!

[@krisrn5074]

@@neverrolthompson2818 girl this is my first time reading it too!! Tara Leigh has made me look forward to my Bible reading everyday!! Yes we will hang in there together!! 🫶🏻🙏🏻

[@corinadison7459]

Yes. It can be a struggle. This is also my first time to read through entire Bible. These wicked kings make it hard to read. All the bloodshed, not my typical type of reading. I keep plowing through knowing God has a plan. He has shown Himself merciful through it all keeping His covenant. Thankful for TLC'S recaps.

[@diorocksmetalon5993]

Preach TLC! Love you sister!

[@susiemccoy7]

I'm so glad you created this Bible Recap. To be honest I've struggled with the last few chapters. Especially when it comes to the kings having similar or same names.... Also, is there a book I can read about these Kings ?

[@umbrown]

That tribe of Ephraim are mad 😡 that they can’t fight again… they are not allowed to go to war with Judah. 😂😂

[@driverdave1298]

The biblical account records the mothers of each King (my God Shot) “Amaziah was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem.” ‭‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭25‬:‭1‬

[@karenevans6035]

King Amaziah kills those who were responsible for his fathers death. But he doesn’t kill their families. God commanded people not to carry out justice generationally. God is the decider of what’s just. God is the one who can be trusted with that. He alone knows hearts. We see once made king, King Amaziah leaves the high places alone and doesn’t tear them down. Again this is an ongoing issue with kings. Eventually this turning your head to allow idol worship leads to his fall. ( Search my heart Lord and show me if there is any unpleasing thing to You. Reveal any idols I have ) The king hires an enemy army to help him win a battle. A man of God confronts him on this issue. Despite him paying the army almost $ 1.5 million in today’s terms, he sends the army home. Its with this obedience to God he wins the battle. But on their way home the angry troops kill 3 thousand people and raid the cities of Judah. Obedience is costly. But it was the Kings disobedience that brought the cost. He would have lost far more if he hadn’t listened to the prophet. This God given victory leads the king down a path of pride. My how the heart can get success twisted. God was the one who gave him success. King Amaziah begans to worship the gods of the people they defeated. God sends a prophet to tell the king how wicked these actions are. He does not listen and threatens to kill the prophet. The teachabiliy the king once had is gone. In his pride and arrogance he decides to go to war against King Jehoash and loses and suffers great loss. In the Northern kingdom of Israel Jeroboam’s son becomes king. He is an evil king. Yet he restores much of the land and boundaries for the people as prophesied earlier. We see all victory and loss are in God’s hands. All God’s ways are true and right. God knows hearts. Lord lead our hearts to always be on Your side.

[@TheSteveBOliver]

Yet he did not put the children of the assassins to death, in accordance with what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses where the Lord commanded: “Parents are not to be put to death for their children, nor children put to death for their parents; each will die for their own sin.” In the fifteenth year of Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah, Jeroboam son of Jehoash king of Israel became king in Samaria, and he reigned forty-one years. He did evil in the eyes of the Lord and did not turn away from any of the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, which he had caused Israel to commit. He was the one who restored the boundaries of Israel from Lebo Hamath to the Dead Sea, in accordance with the word of the Lord, the God of Israel, spoken through his servant Jonah son of Amittai, the prophet from Gath Hepher. The Lord had seen how bitterly everyone in Israel, whether slave or free, was suffering; there was no one to help them. And since the Lord had not said he would blot out the name of Israel from under heaven, he saved them by the hand of Jeroboam son of Jehoash. 2 Kings 14:6‭, ‬23‭-‬27 NIV bible.com/bible/111/2ki.14.6-27.NIV

[@elizabethdanner3681]

One question: She mentioned generational punishment can be done by God. In OT I do read this but is this still true under the NT?

[@diorocksmetalon5993]

I don't think it is.