Master of my Kingdom #13 - Israel's Fall: The era of the biblical Kings does not end well: sin and punishment, actions and consequences. Jesus, the final king of Israel, forgives sins, but there are still consequences.

Master of my Kingdom #11 - Josiah: He changed the laws and policies of the nation. But his reforms didn’t last. Legislation can modify behavior but it can’t change the heart.

Master of my Kingdom #10 - Manasseh spent most of his life doing evil, ungodly things. But, in what may be the biggest comeback story in the bible, he repents and asks God to forgive him.

Master of my Kingdom #9 - Jotham: When parents follow the Lord, their children are likely to follow their example.

King Uzziah's pride caused him to stop seeking and depending on God. The solution: Worship, because it takes our focus off of me and puts it on to him.

How do you define success? How do you measure if you are winning or loosing? God's scorecard is different.

Master of my Kingdom #7 - King Amaziah: obedience, wholehearted obedience, is the response of those who know and trust God.

The Surprise in the Story: Pr Tony Vis teaches from the story of the first king of Israel, Saul. God rejected Saul as king, because of his choices. But God never let go of Saul the man.

Master of my Kingdom #6 - King Jehoahaz was rescued by God, but he didn't change his ways. Jesus gives us the power to stop sinning and have a new, full life.

2 Kings 11-12 (and 2 Chron 23-24) Joash Joash was almost a really good king. Almost a godly man. And move into almost really isn’t an upgrade from not at all. Almost can deceive us into thinking we are better than we are. How can we get past almost? The Holy [...]