Root 66 – 2 Kings
Apr 2, 2017Root 66 – 2 Kings
Legacy is not a choice because we will all leave one. We have a choice of what type of legacy it will be.
Chapters 1-17 Fall of Israel – Exiled by Assyria
Chapters 18-25 Fall of Judah – Exiled by Babylonia
Total Kings | Bad Kings | Good Kings | Percentage of good kings | |
Israel | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0% |
Judah | 20 | 12 | 8 | 40% |
Total | 39 | 31 | 8 | 21% |
What makes a good king?
1. Worship God alone
2. Tear down idols
3. Remain faithful to the covenant
8 Good Kings |
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Asa | King David (the Patriarch) | ||
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Many of the “good kings” did not have a good example in their earthly father, but they chose to follow some one who had left a good legacy. You have the choice of what type of legacy you can leave regardless of who has led you until now. If you do not have a good example, find one in a mentor. Our ultimate mentor is Jesus Christ, and His legacy is His life, death, and resurrection. We can live a legacy of “blessing forward”!
To Discuss Today:
1. What legacy are you following?
2. What type of legacy are you leaving?
3. What would be written on your tombstone today?