In Lesson 9 we begin to encroach upon less familiar waters in the Bible history. That is to say, the Divided Kingdom Period is not as well read and studied by the average Christian. Many have heard of Abraham, but far fewer could relate the tale of Jehu from the book of 2 Kings. Pull …
Lesson 7 gave an overview of the Anarchy Period, ultimately creating a high expectation of imminent kingship within Israel. Israel as a nation is ripe for order and leadership. Perhaps the promised king from the line of Judah (Gen. 49:10) is about to burst on the scene! Lesson 8 responds to this expectation by introducing …