1. The king's son shall reign (1-11)

Jehoiada and his wife hid Joash for 6 years. Then he showed his strength by organizing a coup d'etat to depose Queen Athaliah. He claimed God's promise to David. (3b) The Levites played key roles in protecting the boy king, but the coup was supported by all the leading men of Judah. 7 year old Joash was crowned king in the temple. He was given a copy of the Bible. They all shouted, 'Long live the king!'

2. No compromise with Baal (12-21)

After executing Athaliah, Jehoiada made a covenant that he and the people and the king would be the Lord's people. Then he, with the Levites, purged the land of Baal worship and restored the worship of the Lord according to God's instructions in the Bible. When the king was brought from the temple to the palace to sit on David's throne, all the people rejoiced.

Application: Lord, raise up men and women of faith and courage who can lead our nation back to the Bible.
One Word: Claim God's promises with action