23.47 Manasseh, the Wicked Son of King Hezekiah (Part 2)

In this second episode in their three part series on the life of King Manasseh, Craig and LaDonna Smith take us to 2 Chronicles 33 and 2 Kings 21 to look at the life and times of this king who was described in Scripture as the wickedest king who ever reigned over Israel or Judah.  It's clear from the Word, this king's actions were dictated by a mind that was given over to total depravity.  It brought severe judgement on not only the king, but the king's followers, the divided kingdom of Judah, as God allowed the Assyrians to take them captive into Babylon as part of their punishment.  The Smiths utilize the process of comparative passages in God's Word to give listeners the full story.  2 Chronicles shares part of Manasseh's story, while 2 Kings offers further clarification and new insights that help give the full picture, modeling for the listener how this kind of comparative process can help aide the student of God's Word in a deeper and more fuller understanding of what the Scriptures are trying to say.  While a hard and painful story to dig into, it's important to see what God's Word has to say about this human ruler, and what consequences there are for not only the leader, but for those who follow.  Very important truths as we enter a hostile political season in America in the months to come.  Let's learn the importance of considering leaders from a biblical perspective and not from a political one, and let that perspective guide us as we go into the voting booths and cast votes for those who desire to lead us, be it local, tribal, regional, or even national elections.  It's true, we do have a say in choosing leaders and we must do so well, and in keeping with God's timeless truths!