Athey Creek: Audio Podcast

After years of dark and evil times the nation of Judah experiences a great spiritual awakening and return to the Lord under King Josiah. As we learn the cause and effects of this revival in 2 Kings 22-23 may we turn wholeheartedly to God and see our own nation revived again.

After years of dark and evil times the nation of Judah experiences a great spiritual awakening and return to the Lord under King Josiah. As we learn the cause and effects of this revival in 2 Kings 22-23 may we turn wholeheartedly to God and see our own nation revived again.

Judah’s longest reigning king – and unfortunately, it’s worst– rules over the nation in 2 Kings 21 leading them into great sin. Yet King Manasseh’s wicked life and eventual salvation show us God’s longsuffering character and that He never waivers from His long-term plan for the world.

Judah’s longest reigning king – and unfortunately, it’s worst– rules over the nation in 2 Kings 21 leading them into great sin. Yet King Manasseh’s wicked life and eventual salvation show us God’s longsuffering character and that He never waivers from His long-term plan for the world.

After being told he is on the brink of death King Hezekiah has a major meltdown and pleads with the Lord for more time in 2 Kings 20. Yet as we see making demands of God can remove us from His perfect will and even lead to disastrous consequences.

After being told he is on the brink of death King Hezekiah has a major meltdown and pleads with the Lord for more time in 2 Kings 20. Yet as we see making demands of God can remove us from His perfect will and even lead to disastrous consequences.

Once again, the nation of Judah is in dire straits as the despicable Assyrians besiege their cities in 2 Kings 18-19. As King Hezekiah faces this trial by going to the Lord in prayer we see a model of faith we can follow as we face our own difficult situations.

Once again, the nation of Judah is in dire straits as the despicable Assyrians besiege their cities in 2 Kings 18-19. As King Hezekiah faces this trial by going to the Lord in prayer we see a model of faith we can follow as we face our own difficult situations.

Rabshakeh is throwing down all kinds of trash-talk to intimidate, frighten and belittle the people of Judah in 2 Kings 18:19-36. In the same way our adversary Satan tries to disparage us, but as we will see he has been rendered all bark and no bite by the power of the Cross of Jesus Christ.

Rabshakeh is throwing down all kinds of trash-talk to intimidate, frighten and belittle the people of Judah in 2 Kings 18:19-36. In the same way our adversary Satan tries to disparage us, but as we will see he has been rendered all bark and no bite by the power of the Cross of Jesus Christ.

As a succession of generally bad kings rule over Israel and Judah in 2 Kings 15-17 we see their culture slowly start to disintegrate. As the people descend further into sin their cities begin falling into enemy captivity - just as God said would happen if they walked in disobedience.

As a succession of generally bad kings rule over Israel and Judah in 2 Kings 15-17 we see their culture slowly start to disintegrate. As the people descend further into sin their cities begin falling into enemy captivity - just as God said would happen if they walked in disobedience.

When King Hezekiah rises to power in 2 Kings 18:1-6 he becomes one bright spot among all the evil kings of Judah. As we look at this unlikely good king we see the characteristics that made him a godly ruler and the actions he took to help rid his nation of their sin.

When King Hezekiah rises to power in 2 Kings 18:1-6 he becomes one bright spot among all the evil kings of Judah. As we look at this unlikely good king we see the characteristics that made him a godly ruler and the actions he took to help rid his nation of their sin.

In 2 Kings 13-14 we see good, bad and mediocre kings come and go as leaders of both Israel and Judah. However, no matter which kind of king is sitting on the throne of the nation the promises of God remain steady and true.