Introduction The story of King Joash and the prophet Zechariah, recorded in 2 Chronicles 24, is a powerful account of courage, spiritual decline, and divine justice. It highlights how a once-faithful king drifted into disobedience after losing godly guidance, and how a bold prophet confronted him at great personal cost….
David’s Life Shows That Leadership Is Evaluated Over a Lifetime, Not a Single Moment Leadership is often judged by dramatic moments—victories, failures, or public decisions. However, the life of David demonstrates that true leadership cannot be measured by a single event. Instead, it is evaluated across an entire lifetime of…
In What Ways Does David’s Story Resist Idealized Leadership Models? Leadership is often portrayed through idealized narratives—stories of flawless heroes who consistently make wise decisions and achieve success without major moral failures. However, the biblical story of David presents a strikingly different portrait of leadership. Instead of depicting a perfect…
Why Does Moses Stress Continual Learning and Instruction? In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses delivers his final exhortations to Israel before they enter the Promised Land. Among his most repeated instructions is the emphasis on continual learning and instruction. Moses portrays knowledge of God’s law as a lifelong commitment, essential…