WEDNESDAY 9-11-13 ~ Hosea 11:12 ~ Ephraim has surrounded me with lies, the house of Israel with deceit. And Judah is unruly against God, even against the faithful Holy One. STUDY BIBLE: Unlike Israel, Judah had some fairly good kings – Asa, Jehoshaphat, Joash, Amaziah, Asariah (Usskiah), Jotham and especially Hezekiah & Josiah. Under some of these kings, God’s law was dusted off & taught to the people. The priests continued to serve in God’s appointed temple in Jerusalem & the festivals were celebrated at least some of the time. Unfortunately, the political or religious leaders were unable to completely wipe out idol worship & pagan rites (although Hezekiah & Josiah came close), which continued to fester until they finally erupted & infected the whole country. Still, the influence of the good kings enabled Judah to survive more than 150 years longer than Israel & that memory of their positive influence fortified a small group – a remnant – of faithful people who would one day return & restore their land & temple.
Posted on: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:36:02 +0000
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