Jehoshaphat #1 'Reigned in His Stead'

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A @Christadelphians Video: Description: Jehoshaphat was one of the three great kings of Judah who taught the people. He made mistakes and unwise alliances but because he sought Yahweh with all his heart, Yahweh gave him some wonderful victories and for these he never failed to thank his God. # Summary The presentation on Jehoshaphat highlights his exemplary faith and godly leadership, analysing both his achievements and mistakes. Jehoshaphat's constant seeking of Yahweh and his dedication to spiritual reforms are emphasised, alongside the lessons from his errors, such as his detrimental marriage alliance with Ahab. The presentation outlines the studies on Jehoshaphat's life, from his background and early reign to his alliances and final victory over Moab and Ammon. ### Highlights - 📜 **Inspirational Example**: Jehoshaphat is praised for seeking Yahweh with all his heart, serving as a model of faith and godly leadership. - 📖 **Consistent Seeking**: The Hebrew word 'derash' signifies his constant seeking of Yahweh in both good and bad circumstances. - 📉 **Learning from Mistakes**: Jehoshaphat's errors, particularly his alliance with Ahab, had long-lasting negative impacts on Judah, highlighting the importance of wise decision-making. - 🔄 **Study Structure**: The studies cover Jehoshaphat's background, establishment of his kingdom, alliances with Ahab and Joram, spiritual reforms, and final victory. - 🏰 **Reforms and Fortifications**: Jehoshaphat's reign involved fortifying Judah and initiating significant spiritual reforms, promoting the worship of Yahweh. - 🛡️ **Wars and Peace**: His reign was marked by wars and periods of peace, reflecting the turbulent geopolitical situation of Judah, surrounded by enemies. - 👑 **Righteous Kings**: Out of 38 kings of Israel and Judah, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, and Josiah are highlighted as righteous, emphasizing the rarity of godly leadership. - 📅 **Chronological Challenges**: The presentation addresses the chronological discrepancies in the reigns of the kings of Israel and Judah, suggesting a useful resource for resolving these issues. - 🌍 **Geopolitical Context**: Understanding the national split and constant wars between Israel and Judah provides crucial context for Jehoshaphat's reign. - ⚔️ **Military Challenges**: Jehoshaphat's reign included facing a massive Ethiopian invasion, which was overcome through faith and reliance on Yahweh. - 📜 **Scriptural References**: The presentation integrates various scriptural references, illustrating Jehoshaphat's reliance on God's word and prayer in times of crisis. - 🙌 **Spiritual Legacy**: The presentation encourages maintaining faith and godly commitment throughout life, highlighting Jehoshaphat's enduring legacy in the scriptures. # Keywords Jehoshaphat, Faith, Godly Leadership # Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:45 - Why Study Jehoshaphat 03:30 - Inspirational Example 05:20 - Consistent Seeking of Yahweh 07:10 - Learning from Mistakes 09:50 - Study Structure Overview 12:00 - Establishment and Reforms 14:20 - Wars and Geopolitical Context 16:45 - Chronological Challenges 19:30 - Righteous Kings 22:00 - Ethiopian Invasion and Military Challenges 25:10 - Scriptural References in Prayer 27:30 - Spiritual Legacy and Encouragement 30:00 - Conclusion ****************************************************************************** This video was produced by the ChristadelphianVideo.org project, arranged and supported by Christadelphians worldwide. You can follow us online at.. #1 Our Main site... https://cdvideo.org #2 Our podcast on Podbean... https://cdvideo.org/podcast #3 Our podcast on Apple...https://cdvideo.org/podcast-apple #4 Our podcast on Anchor...https://cdvideo.org/truth-talk #5 Our facebook...https://facebook.com/OpenBibles #6 Our Whats App... http://cdvideo.org/WhatsApp #7 Our Instagram... http://cdvideo.org/Instagram #8 Our X... http://cdvideo.org/X #9 Our YouTube Channel... http://cdvideo.org/youtube #10 Our Audio site Scripturescribe.com... https://cdvideo.org/mp3 #11 linktr.ee/cdvideo #Christadelphianvideo #christadelphianstalk #Christadelphians #bibletruthfeed #openbible #Gospeltruth #gospel #Christadelphian #bibletruthfeed #podcast #Christadelphians #discoverthebible #thebiblechannel