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2 Kings 16: Ahaz’s Compromise and the Corruption of Worship
Yesterday in 2 Kings 15, we saw rapid political turnover in Israel and Judah—brief reigns, violent assassinations, partial obedience in Judah, and idolatry in Israel. Today, in 2 Kings 16, we focus on King Ahaz of Judah and the spiritual cost of compromise. This chapter warns us against abandoning God’s Word for worldly alliances and pagan practices.Scripture Reading – 2 Kings 16:1–20 (ESV)
Conclusion Thanks for joining me today on Reading the Bible Daily with Dave. 2 Kings 16 warns us of the danger of political and spiritual compromise. May we worship God in spirit and truth, trusting Him alone to deliver and sustain us. 👉 For more devotionals and resources, visit servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave or at our YouTube.
Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.