A Biblical account on Revival & Reformation #6 (2Chr.17-20) by Gideon Mpeni - a podcast by gideon macgovern

In this episode, Jehoshaphat was king of Judah following Asa's reign, and he was king of Judah at the same time that Ahab was king of Israel. So he was contemporary with Elijah and Elisha, although these two prophets belonged to Israel, and not to Judah.

These two chapters from Second Chronicles reveal one of the great periods in the history of the southern kingdom, based in Jerusalem.

Individual people have complex characters, with many aspects, having both commendable and less worthy features.

Even more so are whole societies much more complex than mere individuals, being made up of many different and complex people.

This story emphasises the need for justice, which was a point at which many problems arose continually through the Old Testament story.

KEY ACTIONS 

1. Restoration of the true Worship of God (17:1-6) 

2. Re-establishment of teachers of the Word of God (17:7-9) 

3. Reverence for God among the nations (17:10)

In the 20th Chapter Jehoshaphat demonstrates complete dependance on God 

1. Recognized the problem - Fear (v.1-4,12) 

2. Relied on God (v.5) 

3. Requested for protection from a faithful God (v.6-12)

4. Responded in Praise (v. 20-23)

5. Reaped God's provision and victory (v.17-24,ff)

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