Ancient Kings and Everyday Lessons
- Bible Studies & Devotionals
- Publisher: Resource Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
If you love looking at history and seeing God's perfect plan in everything, then this is the right book for you. The kings of divided Israel reigned from approximately 950 BC to 586 BC. Unlike Saul, David, and Solomon, the great kings of the united kingdom of Israel, their stories are not particularly well known except by Bible scholars and preachers. This book was written to demystify them, to get under their skin and understand what we can of what motivated them, the pressure they were under, and the effect of their reigns on themselves, their nation, and the people they governed. It will also give you the chance to think about some of the issues brought to light by the lives of these kings. In each chapter there is a section which brings these issues to the reader to challenge them about themselves and their attitude to the God who made them and inspired the biblical authors to write about these kings.
Endorsements (3)
Foreword
“Ancient Kings and Everyday Lessons investigates the lives of ancient biblical kings. We face their temptations, enjoy their successes, and grimace at their mistakes. We soon find ourselves standing in their shoes, wondering how we would react in their situation. In Alan’s book, the kings become signs to point us toward God’s ways. We can learn to live as God’s people today through the lives of yesterday’s kings.”
“Alan Dodd has written a lucid and engaging introduction to a period of Old Testament history which many Christians find confusing. This book encourages us all to explore the fascinating world of the ancient Israelite kings with confidence and faith. With the sure-footed Alan as our guide, we discover that these kings’ fascinating and often tragic stories have a huge amount to teach us about living as people of God in our own world today.”
“Alan Dodd has produced a concise, readable, and judicious assessment of some of the ancient biblical kings of Judah and Israel. He reflects on the character they showed in the particular circumstances of their times and draws out important faith lessons for today. A useful book for preachers and all those who are willing to be challenged about their spiritual health, influence, and legacy.”
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