Bible Book Club

From spiritual forgetfulness to dangerous blind spots, the ancient stories about King Josiah and the fall of Judah in 2 Chronicles 35-36 transcend time and reveal timeless patterns of human nature and God's persistent love. They inspired and taught the returning exiles, and they speak directly to challenges we face today.  Themes of this podcast: The power of remembering our redemption. During difficult seasons of life, it’s easy to forget our past victories and God's faithfulness. But just as Josiah organized the greatest Passover in 400 years to help people remember their freedom from Egypt, we need regular practices that remind us of what God has done in our lives.  Wake up to where you're headed. God was trying to visibly wake the people up as they watched their kings carried off to captivity. We all experience lapses in faith when we are blind to our own sin. And God calls to us...wake up, wake up! What are you doing? Look at where you are headed! This challenges us to honestly assess the trajectory of our choices and listen when God is warning us through circumstances, wise counsel, or His Word. Responding to God's invitation to "go up." Just as Cyrus invites the exiles to "go up" out of slavery to Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple, Christ's invitation to us is to "go up" out of spiritual darkness and slavery to sin. Both required a choice to say "yes" to God's call. God is constantly inviting us into a deeper relationship with Him, into freedom from whatever enslaves us, and into becoming who He created us to be. The question remains: Will we respond with our "yes"? Show notes: Blog [https://www.biblebookclubpodcast.com/?post_type=podcast&p=23631&preview=true] We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1617094/open_sms] Contact Bible Book Club Donate or pick up merch here [https://store.biblebookclubpodcast.com/] Like, comment, or message us through Bible Book Club's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/biblebookclubpodcast/] Like or comment on Susan's Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/SusanMerrill/] or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/susanmerrill/] Leave us an Apple review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-book-club/id1552916982] Contact us through our website form [https://share.hsforms.com/1ftTCEh84Qfe4YT9oKmM7qQ96lq] Thanks for listening and happy podcasting!

We meet three very different kings in this episode of 2 Chronicles 32–34. One who trusts God in crisis, one who repents after deep rebellion, and another who is transformed by God’s Word.  God alone saves. When human strength fails, God proves He alone can save. Hezekiah’s story reminds us that prayer, faith, and godly counsel will triumph over any fear or threat. No one is too far gone. Manasseh’s dramatic turnaround reveals that no sin is too great for God’s mercy. True repentance can bring restoration, no matter how far we’ve fallen. God’s Word sparks revival. Josiah’s response to hearing the Book of the Law shows the power of Scripture to convict, guide, and spark personal and national revival. Show Notes: Blog [https://www.biblebookclubpodcast.com/podcast/chronicles-2-chronicles-32-34] We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1617094/open_sms] Contact Bible Book Club Donate or pick up merch here [https://store.biblebookclubpodcast.com/] Like, comment, or message us through Bible Book Club's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/biblebookclubpodcast/] Like or comment on Susan's Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/SusanMerrill/] or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/susanmerrill/] Leave us an Apple review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-book-club/id1552916982] Contact us through our website form [https://share.hsforms.com/1ftTCEh84Qfe4YT9oKmM7qQ96lq] Thanks for listening and happy podcasting!

In 2 Chronicles 29–31, Hezekiah’s passion for God leads to a revival that starts in the Temple and ripples out to the entire nation. His story invites us to reflect on how we can pursue purity, lead faithfully, and extend God’s invitation to others. Themes of this podcast:  Revival can begin with pursuing personal purity. Hezekiah starts by cleansing the Temple, reminding us that, as God’s dwelling place, we must examine and purify our own hearts, habits, and priorities. Faithful leadership creates a ripple effect. One person’s commitment to what’s right in God’s eyes can spark revival and restoration in their sphere of impact, whether that's family, workplace, or community. God’s invitation is for everyone. Hezekiah invites all of Israel, north and south, into worship, showing God’s heart to restore anyone willing to return. Our job is to extend that same invitation today. Show notes: Blog [https://www.biblebookclubpodcast.com/podcast/chronicles-2-chronicles-29-31] We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1617094/open_sms] Contact Bible Book Club Donate or pick up merch here [https://store.biblebookclubpodcast.com/] Like, comment, or message us through Bible Book Club's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/biblebookclubpodcast/] Like or comment on Susan's Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/SusanMerrill/] or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/susanmerrill/] Leave us an Apple review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-book-club/id1552916982] Contact us through our website form [https://share.hsforms.com/1ftTCEh84Qfe4YT9oKmM7qQ96lq] Thanks for listening and happy podcasting!

In 2 Chronicles 24–28 we see what happens when leaders choose to trust in people instead of God. Through it all, God remains faithful, offering opportunity after opportunity for repentance and reconciliation. Divine discipline is an invitation to restoration. God’s discipline isn’t just punishment, it’s a loving call to return to relationship with Him. Misplaced trust and pride lead to destruction. The kings repeatedly trust in people, power, and pride instead of God, and it always ends in failure. God never stops seeking restoration. Despite repeated rejection, God continually offers opportunities for repentance and reconciliation. Show notes: Blog [https://www.biblebookclubpodcast.com/podcast/chronicles-2-chronicles-24-28] We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1617094/open_sms] Contact Bible Book Club Donate or pick up merch here [https://store.biblebookclubpodcast.com/] Like, comment, or message us through Bible Book Club's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/biblebookclubpodcast/] Like or comment on Susan's Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/SusanMerrill/] or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/susanmerrill/] Leave us an Apple review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-book-club/id1552916982] Contact us through our website form [https://share.hsforms.com/1ftTCEh84Qfe4YT9oKmM7qQ96lq] Thanks for listening and happy podcasting!

What do you get when you mix royal marriages, palace drama, and one very wicked queen? In this episode, we follow the unraveling of a godly legacy as we wrap up chapter 20 and head into 2 Chronicles 21–24.  One sinful alliance sets off a chain of destruction, but even in the chaos God’s promise to David stands firm. And through the quiet courage of two faithful people, the line of Christ is preserved. Themes of this podcast:  Sinful alliances can derail Godly legacies. Jehoshaphat was a good king, but his alliance with Ahab opened the door for idolatry, violence, and spiritual decay in Judah. One unwise decision—marrying into a wicked family—allowed sin to unravel generations of godly influence. God preserves His promises, even through chaos. Despite betrayal, murder, and idolatry, God keeps His promises. His plans cannot be stopped even by the darkest evil. Ordinary faithfulness can change the course of history. Jehosheba and Jehoiada weren’t kings or warriors—they were a stepdaughter and a priest. But their courage, faith, and obedience became the turning point in Judah’s story. God uses faithful people in hidden places to do extraordinary things. Show notes:  Blog [https://www.biblebookclubpodcast.com/podcast/chronicles-2-chronicles-24-28/] We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1617094/open_sms] Contact Bible Book Club Donate or pick up merch here [https://store.biblebookclubpodcast.com/] Like, comment, or message us through Bible Book Club's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/biblebookclubpodcast/] Like or comment on Susan's Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/SusanMerrill/] or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/susanmerrill/] Leave us an Apple review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-book-club/id1552916982] Contact us through our website form [https://share.hsforms.com/1ftTCEh84Qfe4YT9oKmM7qQ96lq] Thanks for listening and happy podcasting!