The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-11-03
THE SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL
Lesson in the IntSrnational Series
for November 8, 1o04-"Joash
the BOY King"


Of judah, Joash's father. Read also all Of
chapter II, and parallel account in Chron-
icles
GOLDEN TExT.-"when the righteous
are in authority the people rejoice. Prov
T1ME.-s7s B. c.
PLACE.-Jerusalem
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 year he was as
sassinated while on visit to Joram. king
OF Israel. who was sick at Jexreel, 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. 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 Beersheba,-
2 Kings 1871.
The Lesson Outline.
THEME:-Limitations Of the Wicked.
L-Joash saved.-vs. 1, O.
~ Devices Of the Wicked.-v. l.
90 Heroism of the Righteous.-v. D.
II-Joash Kept.-v. 8.
~ A Place OF Refuge.
90 Faithful Protectors.
llI.-Joash Crowned.-vs. 4-12
O The Secret Revealed.-v. 1
% The Compact Made.-v. T.
(3) Revolution Planned.-vs. SIS.
W Trustworthy Allies.-vs. 9-1l.
tO The Coronation.--v. IL.
Observation-Disclosures. 1915.
Comparing Scripture with Scripture.
1. Joash Saved. "a Devices of the
Wicked, v. 1.-"Athaliah." Like her
mother Jezebel. she was thoroughly
given to evil and was ready to 60 to
any lengths to compass her own selfish
purposes and desires She forgot to
reckon God and His purposes inte the
account just as JeZebel did. She
Imagined vain thing" and took
counsel against the Lord and His
anointed," but the Lord finally had
her "1n 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.
(2) Heroism of the Righteous, v. 2.
-"Jehosheba." What a contrast there
is between the character of this woman
and that 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. 1889. Ps. 27:5
Ps. 1890. Note how the wicked de-
vices Of men are made to praise God
(2) Faithful Protectors, v. 3.-God
not only provides places Of refuge but
He also raises up friends for US.
III. Joash Crowned. C) The Sc
cret Revealed, v. 4.-"Shewsd 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
its 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. Tho devil Is always
pleased when he can divide Gods peo
pie.
(3) Revolution Planned, VS.. 3d.
Desperate diseases require desperat
remedies. Nothing short of a com
plete overthrow Of Athaliah and he
following would. do. In dealing will
evil Gods children are justified II
making go compromises. Eph. 5:11
Note low carefully Jehoiada planne,
every detail
(D Trustworthy Allies. 81. :,
Each man filed IT,. n,acs .ss,are
him Find sour place and d't then asIaHIi ali I
an low much the leaders in th
lords work need men and wome
, who will prove Trustworthy
Jehoiada's plans would have faile
i. had his helpers been faithless, an
many pastor and Sunday school su
perintendent have their plans hin
dered or defeated because OF disloys
co-laborers. Paul suffered thus.
Tim. 4:10. IA; But he had faithful
helpers. as we'll. Cor AIT,
(6) The Coronation, v. 18th
hour OF triumph. That was q grea
day In Judah, but 1t will be create
day when Jesus shall come forth to b
crowned King of Kings and Lord O
Lords. The wicked seek to proven
this, but the Lamb will at last be vic
torious over all His enemies and thos
who are His shall stand with Him Il
that hour Of triumph. Rev.. 17:14.
w. Retribution, vs.. 13-16.-The hou
Of triumph Of the king was the hou
of Athaliah's downfall She was bu
reaping the harvest of the seeds sow
six years before. Athaliahs six year
of rule was purchased at fearful cost
So is all sin. Rom. 1928.
The Golden Text.
when the righteous are In authorit
IxA