2 Kings 11-12

Scripture – 2 Kings 11-12

Observation – 

• 2 Kings 11:1-12 - The preservation of Joash
• 2 Kings 11:1-3 - The queen mother reigns over Judah
• 2 Kings 11:4-11 - Jehoiada plans to reveal the hidden heir to the throne.
• 2 Kings 11:12 - Joash is crowned and received as king.
• 2 Kings 11:13-21 - The death of the Queen Mother Athaliah.
• 2 Kings 11:13-14 - Joash, the rightful heir, is revealed
• 2 Kings 11:15-16 - Jehoiada commands the execution of Athaliah and her supporters.
• 2 Kings 11:17 - Jehoiada establishes a new covenant.
• 2 Kings 11:18-21 - The reforms of Joash
• 2 Kings 12:1-16 - Joash repairs the temple.
• 2 Kings 12:1-3 - A summary of the reign of Jehoash.
• 2 Kings 12:4-5 - Joash makes a decree regarding the repair of the temple.
• 2 Kings 12:6-13 - Money is gathered for the rebuilding work.
• 2 Kings 12:14-16 - The temple is repaired
• 2 Kings 12:17-21 - The decline of Joash
• 2 Kings 12:17-18 - King Joash pays King Hazael of Syria tribute money to avoid an attack against Jerusalem.
• 2 Kings 12:19-21 - The assassination of Joash.

Examples to follow – Age doesn't matter when God is on your side and is watching over you.

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey – Being kept alive is blessing from God

Application – Age doesn't matter when God is on your side.

Prayer – Heavenly Father. I know I am young and still have much to learn. But I know I can talk with older people and share the gospel with them because I have you on my side. You can and will give me strength to teach them. I know I don't have to be afraid of talking with them because of my age because the eternal God is on my side. Amen.