Judah.
a) Genesis 29:31-35. Was given the Name 'Judah' because his mother rejoiced at his birth.
b) Genesis 27:36. Considered the benefit or loss factor. He had a calculative mind.c) Genesis 38:1. Had an independent mind.
d) Genesis 38:2 & 5. Had no idea what the words "faithful husband" meant.
e) Genesis 38:11. Had an obedient daughter-in-law.
f) Numbers 1:27. Became the father of a tribe of many people.
g) Deuteronomy 27:12. Became a source of Blessing.
h) Deuteronomy 33:7. He needed the Lord to hear his voice.
i) Judges 1:2-4. Were victorious in Battle.
j) Judges 19:18. Experienced rejection from the people.
k) 2 Samuel 2:10. The house of Judah followed David.
l) 1 Kings 4:20. His family were happy and populous.
m) 1 Kings 4:25. Lived in safety when Solomon was king.
n) 1 Kings 12:20. Were faithful to the House of David.
o) 1 Kings 14:22. They did what was evil in the sight of the Lord.
p) 1 Kings 22:10. Was falsely entertained by false 'prophets'.
q) 2 Kings 8:19. Was a memorial before the Lord to David.
r) 2 Kings 8:22. Suffered rebellion from some of the people.
s) 2 Chronicles 13:14-15. They cried to the Lord at the time of Battle and He gave them Victory.
t) 2 Chronicles 13:18. They prevailed because they relied upon the Lord.
u) 2 Chronicles 14:4. The time came for them to seek and obey the Lord.
v) 2 Chronilces 14:7. They sought the Lord and He gave them Peace.
w) 2 Chronicles 20:27. They returned to Jerusalem with Joy.
x) 2 Chronicles 20:35. They compromised with a wicked king of Israel.
y) 2 Chronicles 22:10. Because of their compromise, the entire family was destroyed by Athaliah.
z) 2 Chronicles 24:5. Their spiritual and political leaders were reluctantly obedient.
(This QT reveals to me that the men of Judah had no idea what was the meaning of the words: faithful husband)
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'Jesus Truly Agonised In Prayer.'
Luke 22:44.
a) Christ was in agony.
b) He Prayed more earnestly.
c) His sweat became like great drops of blood.
d) Blood that was falling down to the ground.
(This Second one reminds me that Jesus Truly Agonised In Prayer)
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Chris.
Judah was falsely entertained by false 'prophets'. This became a part of the reason for their crisis and tragedy. The people of Judah could have had a more Blessed and Prosperous Life in God. That was God's intention for them. Because of their negligence they missed out so much from the Blessing of the Lord. We need to guard against negligence and compromise.
