Asa's Chronicles: Faith, Revival, and End
Explore the journey of Asa as chronicled by August H. Konkel from McMaster Divinity College. Witness themes of compromised faithfulness, righteous reign, revival under Asa, and the disastrous end of his reign. Discover the challenges, victories, and ultimate fate of Asa in this insightful narrative.
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THE BOOKS OF CHRONICLES August H. Konkel McMcaster Divinity College October 2021
COMPROMISED FAITHFULNESS SESSION 17 AUGUST H. KONKEL
RIGHTEOUS REIGN OF ASA (14:1B15) Reform and Security (14:1b-8) Removal of places of foreign worship (Asherah) Fortification of Judaean cities Massive army Victory over Zerah (14:9-15) Nubian army under the command of Egypt in Philistine area God wins the battle and Asa gains spoils
REVIVAL UNDER ASA (15:1-19) Azariah s Call to Revival (15:1-7) Time frame of distresses is not given, possibly days of the judges Must not be discouraged in challenging times Covenant Renewal and Celebration (15:8-19) Tribes of the north are included in revival Ceremony during the feast of weeks (third month) Removal of the queen mother
DISASTROUS END OF ASA (16:1-14) War with Baasha (16:1-6) Chronological conundrum (cf. 1 Kgs 16:8) [35th year is long after Baasha] Theology of the Chronicler Hanani s Sermon (16:7-10) Fallacy of alliances Exile of Hanani Asa s unending warfare
DISASTROUS END OF ASA (16:1-14) Death and Burial of Asa (16:11-14) Asa dies of illness (judgment) Buried with a spice fire
