Root 66 – 2 Kings
Apr 2, 2017
Root 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
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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 |
| Who’s legacy did they model their reign after? |
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| Asa |
King David (the Patriarch) |
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| Hezekiah |
| King David (the Patriarch) |
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| Josiah |
| 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?
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