The Gospel of John records the events of Jesus’s crucifixion and resurrection. This was the moment the world changed. This not merely history, but a living story you can participate in today. Have you said, “It is finished”?

John 19:16-22 Crucifixion was a routine though grisly part of living under Roman domination. When they crucified Jesus, they put a sign up that identified him as the king of the Jews. It was meant to be ironic.

John 19:26-27 A small crowd gathered around the crosses of Jesus and the others crucified with him. Among them was his mother, his aunt, and three of his followers. Although he was in agony, he had the presence of mind to look after his mother.

John 19:28-30 Jesus’s words, “It is finished,” have multiple meanings. At the surface level, we understand that Jesus’s suffering was complete. His life was over. At a deeper level, we know that Jesus’s death was part of God’s plan that would bring salvation to the world.

John 19:40-42 Joseph and Nicodemus took Jesus down from the cross and prepared his body for burial. They laid him in a new tomb because there was no time to sort out other arrangements. The Sabbath was about to begin, and they needed to finish up for now.

John 20:1-2 Days later, Mary Magdalene came. To her surprise and disappointment, the stone was gone from the tomb, and the body of Jesus had gone missing.

John 20:3-10 Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb and confirmed Mary’s discovery. Then they went home leaving Mary there distraught and weeping.

John 20:11-16 Mary asked the gardener for help. Then the unthinkable happened. He said to her, “Mary,” and when we she turned to look at him, she saw that he was Jesus—alive!

John 20:17-18 “Do not touch me” is also translated “Stop clinging to me.” She had grabbed a hold of him. Can you blame her? His resurrection was the moment the world changed.

The Bible gives more attention to the final week of Jesus’ life than to any other period. Reading of His suffering and crucifixion is difficult because of our love for Him; yet God desires that we both understand and feel the depth of the sacrifice made for our redemption. This teaching offers a brief glimpse into those remarkable days.

Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19

Olivet Discourse – Matthew 24-25; Mark 13; Luke 21

Judas Agrees to Betray – Matthew 26:14-16; Luke 22:3-6

Last Supper – Matthew 26:17-30; Luke 22:7-38; John 13-17

Jesus Prays – Matthew 26:36-46; Luke 22:39-46

Arrested in Garden – Matthew 26:47-57; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:2-12

Before Annas – John 18:13-24

Before Caiaphas – Matthew 26:57-75; Mark 14:55-72; Luke 22:54-65; John 18:24-27

Before Pilate – Matthew 27:2; Mark 15:1; Luke 23:1-7

Before Herod – Luke 23:7-12

Before Pilate – Matthew 27:11-26; Mark 15:2-15; Luke 23:13-25; John 18:33-19:16

Soldiers Tortured – Matthew 27:26-31; Mark 15:15-20

Led Out to Be Crucified – Matthew 27:32-34; Mark 15:20-23; Luke 23:26-32; John 19:16-17

It Is Finished – Luke 23:46; John 19:30

Building a fuller knowledge of God and more substance for praise are the aim of this teaching that focuses on Yahweh Roi – God shepherds, Yahweh Tsidkenu – God our righteousness, Yahweh Shammah – God is there, and Yahweh Sabaoth – God of the armies.

Yahweh Jireh – God provides → (Genesis 22:14)

Yahweh Rapha – God heals → (Exodus 15:26)

Yahweh Nissi – God our banner/victory → (Exodus 17:15)

Yahweh Shalom – God gives peace → (Judges 6:24)

Yahweh Roi – God shepherds → (Psalm 23)

Yahweh Tsidkenu – God our righteousness → (Jeremiah 23:6; 33:16)

Yahweh Shammah – God is there → (Ezekiel 48:35)

Yahweh Sabaoth – God of the armies → (1Samuel 17:45-47)

The purpose of this study is to better know our God and gain substance to better praise Him.

Psalm 23:1-6 Yahweh Roi – Yahweh our shepherd.

Yahweh provides guidance, provision and protection.

Hebrews 1:1-3 Jesus the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature.

John 10:1-21 We see Yahweh Roi manifested in the world by the man Jesus.

Jeremiah 23:1-7 Yahweh Tsidkenu – Yahweh our righteousness – triple prophesy

Jeremiah 33:14-22 Jerusalem will be called Yahweh our Righteousness.

Ezekiel 48:35 Yahweh is there.

When God provided Abraham with a substitute offering, he called the place “Yahweh Yireh,” which means “Yahweh will provide.” When Israel could not drink the water, they cried out and God told Moses how to make the water drinkable. Then God called himself by the name Yahweh Rophecha, which means “Yahweh your healer.” Yahweh is our provider and healer, especially by what he has accomplished through Christ.

Genesis 22:1-14 God had told Abraham to offer his son on a mountain. He loved Isaac and he loved God. But whom did he love more? Once he proved himself, God provided a substitute offering via a ram. Thereafter Abraham called that place Yahweh Yireh, “Yahweh will provide.”

Genesis 22:15-18 Afterwards, God spoke to Abraham and promised to bless him, multiply his descendants, and give them victory over their enemies. How can you step out in faith to trust God in your life?

Exodus 15:22-25 Moses brought Israel out from Egypt through the Red Sea to the wilderness of Shur where they found no water. Next, they came upon Marah where the water was bitter. In a panic the people complained to Moses who went to God. God tole Moses to put a kind of wood into the water to make it drinkable.

Exodus 15:26 This was all a lesson for the people, a lesson of trust. If they will carefully listen to Yahweh’s voice and do what he says, he will take care of them. He will not only provide water and food, but he will be their healer. He says, “For I am Yahweh Rofecha” — “Yahweh your healer.”

Psalm 30:1-3 The psalmist said, “I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.” Do you need healing? Have you cried to him for help? God is still healing people today!

John 1:29 Jesus is God’s ultimate provision, the one he provided as the final sacrifice to cover sin for all time. Jesus is how God heals us from sin, physically, spiritually, and permanently in resurrection.

When God appeared to Moses in the burning bush, he told him his name was Yahweh, which means he will be who he will be. Throughout the Bible we see that God’s people regularly used his name. It makes sense for us today to continue this biblical practice.

Exodus 3:1-6 God appeared to Moses in the burning bush, introducing himself as “The God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.”

Exodus 3:13-16 When Moses asked God what his name was, he replied “I will be who I will be.” Then he told him to tell Israel, “Yahweh, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.” God’s name is Yahweh and it means that he will be who he will be.

Exodus 20:7 Sometimes people point to the third commandment to not take the name in vain as a reason not to pronounce it at all. The reasoning goes that refusing to pronounce God’s name guarantees that it won’t be taken in vain. Although it is important not to misuse God’s name, blaspheme it, or employ it in a trivial or frivolous way, there’s more to it than that. If we are in a covenant relationship with Yahweh, then we carry his name where we go. We represent him to the world. Let’s do our best to make him look good!

Numbers 5:23-27 God told Aaron and his sons to put his name on the children of Israel. He gave him a special blessing that repeatedly uses God’s name.

Ruth 2:3-5; Judges 6:11-13; 1 Samuel 3:8-9 Israelites in the Bible regularly used God’s name as greetings and to address God. Although it became common later to substitute “the LORD” for Yahweh, this is nowhere commanded or suggested in scripture.

2 Chronicles 33:1–6. Manasseh systematically dismantles his father’s godly legacy by rebuilding pagan altars, practicing sorcery, and sacrificing his own children. The apple fell “very far” from the proverbial tree. Some of Manasseh’s sins were among the most heinous the nation had ever seen.

2 Chronicles 33:7–9. By placing a carved image directly inside the Temple, Manasseh leads the nation into a spiritual decline so severe that Judah becomes more wicked than the pagan nations God had previously destroyed.

2 Chronicles 33:10–13. After Manasseh ignores God’s warnings, he is captured by the Assyrians as punishment and taken to Babylon in shackles. In his lowest moment, something amazing happens. Manasseh humbles himself and prays to Yahweh, asking Him to forgive him—the most unforgivable sinner.

2 Chronicles 33:14–17. Yahweh shows mercy upon Manasseh and even restores him to the throne in Judah. A complete reversal of the judgment upon him. Manasseh proves the genuineness of his changed heart upon returning to Judah by fortifying Jerusalem and aggressively purging the city of the idols he once set up and worshiped.

2 Chronicles 33:18–20. Manasseh is one of Judah’s greatest villains who turned into one of the greatest testimonies of God’s forgiveness and mercy.

The kings of Judah were part of the genealogical line that ultimately led to Jesus the Messiah. Knowing that the promised Messiah would destroy him, the devil repeatedly sought to corrupt or eliminate that line. The lives of Uzziah and his forefathers show a consistent pattern: when they stood with God, blessing and prosperity followed; but when they turned away and embraced pagan worship, God’s favor departed and calamity came upon them.

Romans 15:4 …perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

2 Chronicles 26:1 Uzziah was 16 when he began to reign as King.

2 Chronicles 25:1-14, 27 Amaziah, his father, started good, turned to idolatry, then was assassinated.

2 Chronicles 24:2, 18, 25 Joash, his grandfather, started good, turned to idolatry, then was assassinated.

2 Chronicles 22:10 Athaliah, his great grandmother, killed all the royal family. She too was assassinated. Athaliah’s mother was Jezebel.

2 Chronicles 26:3 Uzziah, also known as Azariah, began his reign at 16 and reigned for 52 years.

1. Jehoram was king of Judah and married Athaliah. 2. Ahaziah was the son of Jehoram and Athaliah, and he reigned one year. 3. Athaliah seized the throne and ruled as queen for about six years. 4. Joash was hidden and restored to the throne by the priests. 5. Amaziah then succeeded Joash as king. 6. Uzziah (Azariah) was the son of Amaziah and took the throne after him.

These people are part of the genealogical line of Jesus! Why such turmoil?

Genesis 3:15; 22:18; 2 Samuel 7:12-13; Ephesians 6:12; 1 Corinthians 2:8

2 Chronicles 26:3-23 pride was his demise, not idolatry but like his forefathers he did not persevere.

1 Corinthians 15:58; Ephesians 6:13-14; Philippians 1:9-11; Colossians 1:9-12

Romans 15:4 …perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Rev. Vince uses the Bible version NASB-95

Joash is a lesser known king with an important lesson for us today. Under the mentorship of the priest Jehoiada, Joash accomplished great things. But after Jehoiada’s death, Joash was quickly led astray. Joash’s life serves as a warning about the limits of spiritual mentorship. While mentorship is good, it cannot replace one’s own personal relationship with God.

2 Chronicles 22:10-12 – When the wicked Queen Athaliah (daughter of Jezebel) massacred children of the royal household, God worked through Princess Jehosheba to save the life of a baby boy named Joash.

2 Chronicles 23:1-15 – Joash was hidden in the Temple for 6 years. Under the leadership of Priest Jehoiada, Athaliah was overthrown and Joash became king.

Deuteronomy 17:18-20 – Jehoiada gave Joash the Law of God. God instructed kings to make a copy of the Law, stay humble, and diligently study.

2 Chronicles 23:16-24:14 – Under Jehoiada’s mentorship, Joash repaired the Temple, removed idols, and did building projects.

2 Chronicles 24:15-26 – After Jehoiada died, Joash was led astray and brought back idolatry. When God sent the prophet Zechariah to warn Joash, Joash killed him in the Temple. God removed his hand of protection over Judah, allowing invaders to pillage the land.

Joash failed to study God’s Law for himself, relying instead on a mentor. Joash’s heart for God was motivated by a desire to please another man. He went through the motions of godliness when his mentor was watching.

1 Timothy 4:6-16 – Paul mentored Timothy. Mentorship is good, but cannot replace a personal relationship with God.

Do you go to church out of love for God, or are you going to make somebody else happy?

Do you study the Bible, or take your pastor’s word for it?

Do you have your own prayer life, or do you rely on the mentorship of someone who does? The post Forgotten Kings: Joash first appeared on Living Hope.