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restored, not revived

20241014 restored, not revived 2 Kings 14:23-15:38 (JDV). 2 Kings 14:23 In the fifteenth year of Judah’s King Amaziah son of Joash, Jeroboam son of Jehoash became king of Israel in Samaria, and he reigned forty-one years.2 Kings 14:24 He … Continue reading

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small victory

20241013 small victory 2 Kings 14:1-22 (JDV). 2 Kings 14:1 In the second year of Israel’s King Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, Amaziah son of Joash became king of Judah.2 Kings 14:2 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, … Continue reading

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restoration without revival

2 Kings 14:23-15:38 What was happening during much of this period is that Israel’s land was being restored, but that did not mean that worship of the LORD was being truly revived.  This is  a dangerous thing, because it gave … Continue reading

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big bite

 2 Kings 14:1-22 Jehoash did not want to do battle with Amaziah, not because he thought he might lose, but because he knew that Judah could not afford the damage he would do.  Nevertheless, Amaziah insisted on picking a fight.  … Continue reading

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