November 6

<p><a href= "http://traffic.libsyn.com/thehighroadshow/3117S1106.mp3" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Download</a></p> <!-- END 1309 Download Link --> <p>II Chronicles 30-34 We are in the Nation Stream reading from the Modern English Version. 7streamsmethod.com | @7StreamsMethod | @serenatravis | #7Streams | <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=YPPA8XGTQ2YHU">Donate</a></p> <!--more--> <p>Commentary by Dr. Drake Travis</p> <div>Lord, we saw the best and the worst of kings who reigned in Jerusalem.  I pray we have common sense from you to know and decipher the wrong from the right, and also the good from the best of your will for us.  Amen.</div> <div>[The parallel of what we read today is found in II Kings 19-22]</div> <p>30 - In our reading last week Hezekiah had just gotten started in his rule.  He cleansed the Temple and restored proper worship.  He continues the reforms to clean up Judah. He regained independence from Assyria; stopping the payments to them. Hezekiah was on a bold endeavor sending couriers throughout the entirety of Israel and Judah so that all 12 tribes would be invited to come celebrate Passover.  Judah had not celebrated Passover in well over a decade. Most all of Israel had not participated in Passover for two centuries! Some laughed at the couriers that were sent on their aggressive mission for all Hebrews to come together, and yet people did come to Jerusalem for Passover; people who had not been before.  Not all was perfect for Passover, but Hezekiah encouraged people that God was pleased at the heart intent to worship God, so just come.  And a marvelous Passover it was! It went for <em><u>two</u></em> weeks.</p> <div>31 - The fervor continued past the holiday and all went together to completely smash all the false idols in Benjamin, Judah, Ephraim, and Manasseh.  The rejuvenation among the priests is evident as they organize the people and gather contributions as what is supposed to be happening.  The amount that is gathered is impressive, very