The Tupelo journal., 1904-11-04
THE SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL
Lesson in the international Series
for November g, 19O4-'Joash
the Boy King"
prepared by the Highway and By
way Preacher.)


way" Preacher.)
Copyright, 1904. by J. M. Edson.)
LESSON texts Kings II :1-16: mem
DRY verses. 1912. Read 2 Kings, s:16-2s. tor
the account Of the death Of Ahaziah, king
of Judah, Joash's father. Read also all OF
chapter II, and parallel account in 2Chron-
| icles.
GOLDEN TExT.-"When the righteous
are in authority the people rejoice.
49,.
TIME.-ss 3. c.
Professionalism.
Introductory Note.
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 Axariah be-
came king. but within a year he was as
s~assinated while on a visit to Joram, King
of Israel, who was sick at Jezreel. ana
who also met death at the hands OF Jenu,
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. Athaliah ruled over
Judah for six years. 1t was In the sew
enth year of Jehu's reign over Israel that
Joash was made king over Judah. The
mother of Joash was Zibiah OF Beershepa,--
2 Kings 12:1.
Inc Lesson OuCllu0.
THEME:-Limitations of the Wicked.
I.-Joash Saved.-vs. 1, q
a Devices of the Wicked.-v. l.
90 Heroism of the Righteous.-v.
II.-Joash Kept.-v. 8.
% A Place of Refuge.
co Faithful Protectors.
III.-Joash Crowned.-vs. Az.
| % The Secret Revealed.-v. 4
CD The Compact MaQe.-v. 4.
go Revolution Planned.-vs 5-8.
"a Trustworthy Allies.-vs. 9-11.
| 90 The Coronation.-v. II.
IV.-Retribution.-vs. 1916.
Comparing Scripture with Scripture.
l. Joash Saved. "a Devices OF the
Wicked, ". 1.-"Athaliah." Like her
mother Jezebel, she was thoroughly
| given to evil and was ready to go to
| any lengths to compass her W 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 Gin 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 all
the Athaliahs on earth cannot make
void the smallest of Gods promises.
ca Heroism Of the Righteous, v. 2.
-"Jehosheba." What a contrast there
is between the character of this woman
and thai of Athaliah.
II. Joash Kept. "a A Place Of
Refuge, v. 3.-"Hid in the house Of
the Lord" Right under the very
nose of Athaliah, this young prince
was reared. How strange and mar
velous are Gods providences. He al
ways provides a safe hiding place for
His children. Ps. 1883. Ps. 27:5
Ps. 1920. Note how the wicked de-
vices of men are made to praise God
ca Faithful Protectors, v. 3.-God
not only provides places of refuge but
He also raises up friends for us.
III. Joash Crowned. "a The Sc
cret Revealed, ". 4.-"Shewed them the
kings son." That vision inspired their
hearts and nerved their hands to
strike for God. In the conflict with
evil God will always give us a vision
of the King Of Kings that we may
be inspired and strengthened to plot
it's downfall.
(2) The Compact Made, v. 4-"Made
a covenant with them A solemn and
holy union formed to overthrow the
wicked and enthrone the righteous.
Union of Gods forces is always neces-
sary to victory. The devil is always
pleased when he can divide Gods peo-
pie.
60 Revolution Planned, VS.. SIS
Desperate diseases require desperate
remedies. Nothing short of a COM
plete overthrow of Athaliah and her
following would do. In dealing with
evil Gods children are justified in
making no compromises. Eph. sill.
Note how carefully Jehoiada planned
every detail.
"a Trustworthy Allies, VS.. Gil
Each man filled the place assigned
him. Find your place and then I'LL It.
All, how much the leaders in the
Lords work need men and women
who will prove trustworthy.
Jehoiada's plans would have failed
had his helpers been faithless, and
many a pastor and Sunday school SUI.
p~erintendent have their plans him
dered or defeated because of disloya(
co-laborers. Paul suffered thus. 2
Tim. 4:10, IA; But he had faithful!
helpers. as we'll. 1 Cor. 4:17.
(5) The Coronation. v. 1.-THE
hour Of triumph. That was a great
day in Judah. but it will be a greater
day when Jesus shall come forth to be
crowned King of Kings and Lord of
Lords. The wicked seek to prevent
this, but the Lamb will at last be vic
torious over all His enemies and those
who are His shall stand with Him in
that hour Of triumph. Rev. 17:14.
w. Retribution, VS.. 13-16.-The hour
OF triumph of the king was the hour
Of Athaliah's downfall. She was but
yeaping the harvest of the seeds sown
six years before. Athaliah's six years
of rule was purchased at fearful cost.
So is all sin. Rom. 6:23.
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