Athey Creek: Audio Podcast

Following the short reign of her son, the Queen Mother, Athaliah, rises to power by committing an unspeakable act to secure the throne in 2 Chronicles 22-23. However, the rightful heir has been preserved according to God’s plan and Athaliah is in for a huge surprise when the priests rally to raise up the new boy king.

Following the short reign of her son, the Queen Mother, Athaliah, rises to power by committing an unspeakable act to secure the throne in 2 Chronicles 22-23. However, the rightful heir has been preserved according to God’s plan and Athaliah is in for a huge surprise when the priests rally to raise up the new boy king.

After being crowned king, Jehoram develops an erroneous, inflated opinion of himself that wasn’t shared by God or man. As we study 2 Chronicles 21 we learn how we can humble ourselves and avoid the same pitfalls of self-importance that lead to a sad life and horrific death for Jehoram.

After being crowned king, Jehoram develops an erroneous, inflated opinion of himself that wasn’t shared by God or man. As we study 2 Chronicles 21 we learn how we can humble ourselves and avoid the same pitfalls of self-importance that lead to a sad life and horrific death for Jehoram.

The circumstances in 2 Chronicles 19-20 are a bright spot in Judah’s history even though things look dire as their enemies come against them in a looming battle. As the nation puts their full trust in rescue from the Lord we see His amazing deliverance and His blessing emerging from the trying times.

The circumstances in 2 Chronicles 19-20 are a bright spot in Judah’s history even though things look dire as their enemies come against them in a looming battle. As the nation puts their full trust in rescue from the Lord we see His amazing deliverance and His blessing emerging from the trying times.

Things are going great for King Jehoshaphat until he becomes distracted - and nearly destroyed - by making a bad deal with King Ahab in 2 Chronicles 19:1-4. As we learn from Jehoshaphat’s mistakes we identify the things that tend to trip us up and see what we can do to remedy the situation when we ourselves waylaid by distractions.

Things are going great for King Jehoshaphat until he becomes distracted - and nearly destroyed - by making a bad deal with King Ahab in 2 Chronicles 19:1-4. As we learn from Jehoshaphat’s mistakes we identify the things that tend to trip us up and see what we can do to remedy the situation when we ourselves waylaid by distractions.

Things are going great militarily, economically and spiritually for King Jehoshaphat in Judah but his foolish alliance with King Ahab of Israel almost proves to be his downfall. As we study 2 Chronicles 17-18 we see Jehoshaphat protected despite his stupidity and that God’s Word is truth whether we like it or not.

Things are going great militarily, economically and spiritually for King Jehoshaphat in Judah but his foolish alliance with King Ahab of Israel almost proves to be his downfall. As we study 2 Chronicles 17-18 we see Jehoshaphat protected despite his stupidity and that God’s Word is truth whether we like it or not.

Faced with a looming crisis King Asa decides to forego seeking the Lord’s help and relies only on his own schemes and resources to solve the problem. As we study Asa’s folly in 2 Chronicles 16 may we learn to rely upon God and not put our trust in anything else.

Faced with a looming crisis King Asa decides to forego seeking the Lord’s help and relies only on his own schemes and resources to solve the problem. As we study Asa’s folly in 2 Chronicles 16 may we learn to rely upon God and not put our trust in anything else.

Benaiah, one of David’s mighty men, takes on a lion in a pit on a snowy day and emerges victorious in 1 Chronicles 11:22. As guest pastor James Shields leads us through this small vignette of scripture we see how it teaches us a great deal about endurance and risk-taking - especially in the context of ministry.

Benaiah, one of David’s mighty men, takes on a lion in a pit on a snowy day and emerges victorious in 1 Chronicles 11:22. As guest pastor James Shields leads us through this small vignette of scripture we see how it teaches us a great deal about endurance and risk-taking - especially in the context of ministry.

As we live in a world full of increasing turmoil, bad news and all-out war against Christianity it can be easy to wonder if Satan is actually winning. However guest pastor Ian Strauss reminds us that Jesus told us in Matthew 24:1-25 that perilous times would come in the end but that we already have victory through His work on the cross.