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5 min readOn day 170, Father Mike Schmitz reads 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69, tracing a stark pattern: leaders who begin faithfully can end as villains if they lose the mentors and guardrails that kept them tethered to God. The episode’s central warning comes from the story of King Joash—a boy-king who restored the Temple and did what was right as long as his priestly mentor Jehoiada was alive, but who collapsed into apostasy and murder the moment that influence was gone.
The Joash Pattern: Faithfulness That Depends on a Mentor
Joash became king of Judah at age seven, rescued as an infant from a massacre by his grandmother Athaliah. Under the guidance of the high priest Jehoiada, he “did what was right in the eyes of the Lord all the days of Jehoiada the priest” (2 Chronicles 24:2). Father Mike highlights the concrete evidence of Joash’s early faithfulness: he reinstated the Mosaic tax for temple worship, commissioned a chest to collect offerings, and oversaw the repair of the house of God, which had been broken into and plundered by Athaliah’s followers. The work was completed, the temple was restored, and burnt offerings were offered continually.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **Supporting the Bible in a Year Mission** - Fr. Mike announces the podcast will continue beyond this year, mentions YouTube expansion and translation efforts, and asks for listener contributions to keep content free
- 2 (01:08) **Episode Introduction and Today's Readings** - Fr. Mike introduces himself, the podcast, and lists the day's passages: 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69
- 3 (02:04) **2 Kings 1: Elijah Denounces Ahaziah** - King Ahaziah, injured from a fall, sends messengers to inquire of Baal-zebub instead of the God of Israel
- 4 (05:13) **2 Chronicles 24: Joash Restores the Temple** - Joash, who became king at age seven, does what is right all the days of Jehoiada the priest
- 5 (07:32) **Apostasy of Joash** - After Jehoiada's death, the princes of Judah lead Joash into idolatry, forsaking the house of the Lord
- 6 (08:32) **Death of Joash** - A small Syrian army defeats Judah's great army because they forsook the Lord; Joash is left severely wounded
- 7 (09:31) **Psalm 69: Prayer for Deliverance** - A psalm of David crying out from deep distress, with imagery of waters, mire, and enemies without cause
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Show Notes
Fr. Mike looks at Joash's downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today's readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69.
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