The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-04
THE SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL
Lesson in the International Series
for November 8, 1eo4-"Joash
the Boy King"
prepared by the "Highway and By
way" Preachsr.)

prepared by the Highway and By
way" Preachsr.)
Copyright, 1904, by J. NJ Edson-)
LESSON TEXT Kings u:1-ls: mem
ory verses, 1o-1z Read Kings, s:16-A. for
the account of the death Of Ahaziah. king
OF judah. Joash's father. Read also AL OF
chapter II. and parallel account In Chron-
icles.
GOLDEN TEXT.-"when the righteous
2s:2
TIME.-Ns 3. C.
PLACE.-Jerusalem.
Introductory Nots-
Athaliah was the daughter Of Ahab and
Jezebel. OF Israel. and had married Jeho-
ram, or Joram king Of Judah. Upon the
death of Jehoram, her SON Axartah be-
came king. but within a year he was as
sassinated while on a visit to Joram. king
OF Israel, who was sick at Jezreel, and
who also met death at the hands OF Jehu.
the "whirlwind" reformer. Athaliah, with
all the wickedness Of her wicked mother.
thereupon slew all the sons Of Azariah.
except Joash. who was rescued by his
aunt. Jehosheba- Athaiiah ruled over
judah for six years II was In the sew
enth year OF Jehu's reign over Israel that
mother of Joash was Zibiah Of Beersheba.-
Kings Ill
The Lesson Outline.
THEME:-Limitations OF the Wicked.
L-Joash Saved--vs. /, &
% Devices Of the Wicked--v. l.
CD Heroism OF the Righteous.-v.1
II.-Joash Kept.-v J.
ID A Place of Refuge.
C9 Faithful Protectors.
11L-Joash Crowned.-vs. Ala
O The Secret Revealed--v. L
Cd The Compact Made.-v.L T.
90 Revolution Pianned.-vs. 5-S.
90 Trustworthy Allies.-vs. s-u-
90 The Coronation.-v. II.
observation-disclosures. 1s-ls
Comparing Scripture with Scripture.
l. Joash Saved. % Devices Of the
Wicked, v. 1.-"Athaliah." Like her
mother Jezebel, she was thoroughly
given to evil and was ready to go to
any lengths to compass her own selfish
purposes and desires. She forgot to
reckon God and His purposes into the
account just as Jezebel did. She
Imagined a vain thing" and took
counsel against the Lord and His
anointed," but the Lord finally had
her "in derision." Ps. 2:1-4. Thank
God. the power of evil is circumscribed
within the boundaries of Gods will
and purposes. Athaliah sought to ex.
terminate all the race Of David, but
Gods promises to David were sure
e King S:19; Jer. 33:17-26), and al
the Athaliahs on earth cannot make
void the smallest of Gods promises
(2) Heroism of the Righteous, v. 2
| -"Jehosheba." What q contrast there
is between the character of this woman
and that Of Athaliah.
II. Joash Kept (1) A Place d
Refuge, " Slid in the house o
the Lord" Right under the vsry
nose of Athaliah, this young prime,
was reared. How strange and mar
velous are Gods providences. He al
ways provides a safe hiding place fol
His children Ps. 1883. Ps. 27:5
Ps. 1920. Note how the wicked de
vices OF men are made to praise God
(2) Faithful Protectors, v. 3.-Got
He also raises up friends for US.
Ill. Joash Crowned. % The Sc
cret Revealed, v. 4.-"Shewed them tn
kings SON." That vision inspired thei
hearts and nerved their hands +
strike for God. In the conflict wit
evil God will always give us visiol
Of the King Of Kings that we ma,
be inspired and strengthened to plo
its downfall
II (2) The Compact Made. v. Mad
a covenant with them" A solemn an
holy union formed to overthrow tn
wicked and enthrone the righteous
Union of Gods forces Is always neces
sary to victory. The devil Is alway
pleased when he can divide Gods pee
pie.
CD Revolution Planned, VI. 5-s.-
Desperate diseases require desperat
, remedies. Nothing short of q com
plete overthrow of Athaliah and he
, following would do. In dealing wit
/ evil. Gods children are justified 1
making no compromises. Eph. 5:1I
Note how carefully Jehoiada planne
, every detail.
= (4) Trustworthy Allies, Vs. Sill
; Each man filled the place assigne
him. Find your place and then fill
: All, how much the leaders in th
Lords work need men and wome
who will prove trustworth,
, Jehoiada's plans would have faile
!, aad his helpers been faithless, an
. many a pastor and Sunday school 81
l.erintendent have their plans hir
!. dered or defeated because of disloyt
I co-laborers. Paul suffered thus.
;. Tim. 4:10, II; But he had faithfl
a helpers, as well. 1 Cor. Alt.
v (5) The Coronation, v. 12-Tf
8 hour Of triumph. That was a gre'
y day in Judah, but 1t will be q create
Q day when Jesus shall come forth to
o crowned King of Kings and Lord 4
Lords. The wicked seek to prevel
this, but the Lamb will at last be vi
torious over all His enemies and tho
who are His shall stand with Him
: that hour of triumph. Rev. 17:14.
} Nv. Retribution, Vs. 13-16.-The ho'
: of triumph Of the king was the ho'
: of Athaliah's downfall. She was b
: reaping the harvest Of the seeds SOW
q six years before. Athaliah's six yea
& of rule was purchased at fearful Coz
So is all sin. Rom. 6:23.
. The Golden Text.
when the righteous are In authori
the people rejoice" The pages Of hi
U .ory sacred and secular give one loy