{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Immerse: Bible Reading Experience - NLT Daily Bible In A Year","title":"Immerse Kingdoms Day 236 Year 2 Bible Reading","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":712,"description":"Day 236: The Reign of King Ahaz and the Fall of Israel - Immerse Bible ReadingIn this episode of 'Immerse: The Daily Bible Reading Experience,' we cover Day 236, focusing on the reign of King Ahaz of Judah and the downfall of Israel. We start with Ahaz, who ascends to the throne at the age of 20, following in the footsteps of the pagan kings of Israel rather than his ancestor David. His actions lead to collaborations and conflicts with surrounding nations, including Assyria. We also explore the reign of Hoshea, the last king of Israel, whose betrayal of Assyria leads to the siege and fall of Samaria. This episode outlines the consequences of turning away from God's commandments, culminating in the exile of the Israelites and the resettlement of foreign nations in Samaria, who continue to worship their own gods while superficially acknowledging the Lord. The episode closes by emphasizing the importance of adherence to God's decrees and the enduring impact of disobedience.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:04 Reign of King Ahaz00:24 King Ahaz's Idolatry and Alliance with Assyria01:55 Changes in Religious Practices03:35 End of Ahaz's Reign and Succession03:47 Reign of King Hoshea and Israel's Downfall08:23 Exile of Israel and Resettlement09:29 Continued Idolatry and Mixed Worship11:47 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsBuy Immerse: Kingdoms Now!Volume 3 — Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Samuel–KingsKingdomsImmerse: Kingdoms is the third of six volumes in Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience. Kingdoms presents a new and unique journey through the story of Israel from the time of its conquest of Canaan (Joshua) through its struggle to settle the land (Judges, Ruth) and the establishment of Israel’s kingdom, which ends in a forced exile (Samuel–Kings). The nation of Israel, commissioned to be God’s light to the nations, falls to division and then foreign conquest for rejecting God’s rule.4 Questions to get your conversations started:1. What stood out to you this week?2. Was there...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/2ycMn7B1WCW0-4s9RMs7RtXDzAQggqWiCUvdMzxiGvw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ3ODIzLzE3MDI3/NTMzNzYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}