The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1904-11-04
THE SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL
Lesson in the International Series
for November 6, i904-"Joash
the Boy King"
prepared by the Highway and By
WaYv Preacher.l

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TIME.-s7S b. C.
PLACE.-Jerusalem.
Introductory Note.
Athaliah was the daughter Of Ahab and
Jezebel, Of Israel, and had married Jeno-
ram, or Joram. king OF Judah. Upon the
death OF Jehoram. her son Azariah be-
came king. but within year he was as
sassnated 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. Athallah ruled over
Judah for six years. II 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 Beersheba,-
2 Kings 1871.
The Lesson Outline.
| Observation-Disclosures Of the Wicked.
L-Joash saved.-vs. /. 2
~ Devices Of the Wicked.-v. !.
! ~ Herolsm Of the Righteous.-v
| u.-Joash Kept-v. o.
/ % A Place Of Refuge
~ Faithful Protectors
/ lIL-Joash Crowned.-ys t-i2.
~ The Secret Reyealed-v 4
~ The Compact Made.-V.
~ Revolution Planned.-ys. IS.
90 Trustworthy Allles.-ys. 9-n.
(5) The COronation.-y IL
/ N.-Retribution.-ys 1916
Comparing Scripture with Scripture.
l. Joash Saved. % Devices OF the
Wicked. v. l.-"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:l-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:ls: Jer 33:i7-26). and all
the Athaliahs on earth cannot make
void the smallest OF Gods promises
(2) Heroism OF the Righteous. v. 2
-"Jehosheba What a contrast Their,
10 between the character Of this woman
and tina, Of AthAliah.
II. JoaSh Kept a. A Place o
Refuge. v. 3.-"Hid In the house D
the Lord" Right under the yer!
nose OF Athaliah. this young prime
was reared. How strange and mar
vslous are Gods providences. He al
ways provides 4 safe hiding place 70
His children. Ps. 1852. Ps 27:E
y Ps. $3.50 Note how the wicked de
|. vices OF men are made to praise GOO
(2) Faithful Protectors, '. Go
not only provides places OF refuge bu
He also raises up friends for Us.
L III. Joash Crowned. m The 81
eret Revealed, v. s-"shewed them N
n kings son" That vision inspired thei
hearts and nerved their hands
strike for God. ln the conflict wit
e evil God will always give rs visio
i Of the King Of Kings that We ma
L be inspired and strengthened TO pic
n its downfall.
N (2) The Compact Made. v. Mad
covenant with thsm' A solemn an
u holy union formed TO overthrow n
u wicked and enthrone the righteou
Union OF Gods forces Il always nece
!, sary to victory. The devil IL alwal
:, pleased when he can divide Gods pc
!" pie.
T. tsl Revolution Planned. vs. SIS.
H. Desperate diseases require despera
" remedies Nothing short Of con
/. plete overthrow OF Athallah and h
following would do. In dealing VII
evil Gods children are justified
n making no compromises. Eph. ST.
'r Note how carefully Ieholada plann'
NJ every detail.
az Trustworthy Allies. vs. s-ii.
. Each man filled the place assign,
him Find your place and then al
" All. how much the leaders In q
Lords work need men and wom
Ia. who will prove trustworth
~. Jehoiada's plans would have fail
had his helpers been iaiihless. Al
!" many a pastor and Sunday school Z
he perlnte dent hAv, their plahs hi
he dered or defeated because Of disloy
m. co-laborers. Paul suffered thus
Tim. tiO. 10; Bu, he had faithi
helpers. as well. | Cor. t;i7.
w tsl The Coronation. v i2.-T
1g hour Of triumph. That was a gr,
be day In judah. but |, will be great
day when Jesus shall come forth TO
crowned KlnE Of Kings and Lord
Lords The wicked seek 10 prev,
no this but the Lamb will At last BE- '
:, torious over all His enemies and N,
'" who are His shall stand with Him
ne that hour o. triumph, Rev. i1;il
he ". Retributlon. vs. l3-i6.-The hS
in II triumph u the King was the hC
an. OF Athallahs downfall She was
-. reaplng the harvest Of the seeds 80
~ sII years before Athallah's six yel
~ Of rule was purchased at fearful CO
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