![]() ![]() The people of Judah gathered in Jerusalem in front of the Temple of the Lord and King Jehoshaphat stood before them and led them in prayer: He also ordered all the people of Judah to fast and seek the Lord. Rather than allying himself with other surrounding nations, counting on them for help, Jehoshaphat bowed low before the Lord and pleaded with Him for guidance and rescue. Though the king was terrified, knowing his tiny army didn’t stand a chance against such a monumental force, his humble response is what ultimately secured the victory. The messenger brought the daunting news that the enemy was marching out with a vast army, ready to attack. But for understanding the power of praise, 2 Chronicles 20 is where we need to look.ĭuring the reign of King Jehoshaphat, word came that the armies of the Moabites, Ammonites, and some of the Meunites had declared war against Judah. If you want to study more on his reign in Judah, you can find more about him in 1 Kings 15 & 22, 2 Kings 1, 3, 8, 9, 12, & 2 Chronicles 17- 21. We find our main text in King Jehoshaphat’s story in 2 Chronicles 20 (click to read). Learning from King Jehoshaphat in Understanding the Power of Praise ![]() ![]() There are few testimonies either in Scripture or since Bible times that so clearly demonstrate the truth that praise precedes the victory, so let’s dig into this incredible Bible study. Perhaps the most compelling demonstration of the power of praise in the Bible! Today, though, we’re not talking about my story, we’re opening our Bibles together to learn from the story of King Jehoshaphat. So far, I’ve shared a lot of my own story in hopes that God’s faithfulness to me would encourage those of us who are still down in the pit. *Here is the whole Redeeming Thanksgiving Series, if you need to catch up. ![]() In addition to these great features, check out the book introductions for basic facts about each book of the Bible (who wrote it, where it took place, and why it was written) and full-color pages throughout with more interesting information about the Bible and what it means to be a Christian.I hope you’ve been following along with this whole series in which we’re learning how to praise God in difficult times! We are slowly but surely understanding the power of praise in our lives. * A dictionary/concordance for those tricky words. * 'Let's Live It!' suggests activities, such as playing games and drawing pictures to reinforce the Bible lessons. * 'Did You Know?' points out many of the interesting facts and figures found in the Bible. * 'Words to Treasure' highlights popular verses for kids to memorize. * 'People in Bible Times' helps readers to sort out Zechariah from Zephaniah, Jehoshaphat from Joash. For visual appeal, each box includes a color picture. Look for these in-text features, designed to spark curiosity: * 'Life in Bible Times' helps kids understand what it was like to live in Bible times. Filled with great adventures and exciting features, The Adventure Bible opens a fresh new encounter with Scripture for kids, especially at a time when they are trying to develop their own ideas and opinions independent of their parents. In The Adventure Bible, kids 8-12 will discover the treasure of God's Word. With all these great components, no wonder The NIV Adventure Bible is one of America's best-selling classics-2-million in print-now updated and improved for ages 8-12! In addition to these great features, check out the Book Introductions for basic facts about each book of the Bible (who wrote it, where it took place, and why it was written), and full-color pages throughout with more interesting information about the Bible and what it means to be a Christian. ? Dictionary/concordance for those tricky words. ? "Let's Live It!" suggests activities, such as acting out a story or drawing a cartoon to reinforce the Bible lessons. ? "Did You Know?" points out many of the interesting facts and figures found in the Bible. ? "Words to Treasure" highlights popular Bible verses for kids to memorize. ? "People in Bible Times" helps readers to sort out Zechariah from Zephaniah, Jehoshaphat from Joash. For visual stimulation, each box includes a color picture. Designed to spark curiosity, look for these in-text features: ? "Life in Bible Times" helps kids understand what it was like to live in Bible times. Filled with great adventures and exciting features, The NIV Adventure Bible opens a fresh new encounter with Scripture for kids, especially at a time when they are trying to develop their own ideas and opinions independent of their parents. In this revised edition of The NIV Adventure Bible, kids 8-12 will discover the treasure of God's Word. Second-Hand Books | Bibles and Commentaries ![]()
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