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The Scenic Route Through The Book Of Isaiah, Part 2 - King Ahaz and The "High" Places
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This episode is the first of a few episodes that involve on of Israel's most notoriously evil kings, and his interaction with Gods man..... Isaiah. If ever there was a wicked man in leadership, this guy would be on the top of the list. But that's not the story.
The story here is not that it would be easy for anyone to dismiss him and throw him under the proverbial moral bus, .... no, the story is that a Holy and Loving God deals with Ahaz in an incredibly calculated and merciful manner, without diminishing the necessity and use of judgment. That is the story!
This is the story of a step by step encounter with God, and ultimately I wish Ahaz had responded better, but it certainly highlights a just God. All that being said, this first episode on Ahaz is simply a background study on his kingdom, and the general moral climate in Judah and Jerusalem. Call this 'the set-up'!
Without question, there are a few challenges this episode, but we will really get into some good stuff next week, the nitty gritty back and forth between Ahaz - Isaiah - and The Almighty.
If you want to read ahead for next week, check out Isaiah 7, 2 Kings 16, & 2 Chronicles 28.
Enjoy! Be challenged!! And get into the word for yourself!!!
"""Get into the Word, and let the Word get into you!"""
NOTES:
Smithsonian Article on Ahaz
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/cannabis-found-altar-ancient-israeli-shrine-180975016/
Armstrong Institute on Biblical Archaeology
https://armstronginstitute.org/254-ancient-israelite-cannabis-altar-points-to-king-ahazs-worship
RC SPROUL & Ligonier Ministries
https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/altar-incense
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