This is one of the most unexpected and surprising accounts in all of Scripture. This young boy, who kept the Davidic line from extinction became King. The High Priest was his mentor.
After the death of the High Priest, Joash turned toward wickedness, even to the point of committing one of the most heinous crimes recorded in all of Scripture, the execution of the son of the High Priest.
Applications:
1. Just because a child is raised properly – does not mean he will turn out properly.
2. Men will often do the right thing – simply because it is more expedient than to do the wrong thing.
3. Woe to any people or nation who dares persecute and even kill God's saints. Idolatry brought a warning – murder brought Joash's own murder.
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Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...
