Message to Kings - A Biblical History of Man

Without a king, the Levitical priest becomes a target of corruption. Continuing the poor trend in the book of Ezra and Nehemiah, the Levites continue twisting the Law of Moses. Malachi concludes the Old Testament with the promise of John the Baptist and a day of judgment. The Book of Malachi Exodus 20:12 www.messagetokings.com

Join us for a special listener supported audio drama on Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem Aftershow. Credits: John Gillis: Nehemiah Brett Heaston: Haniah, King Artaxerxes Jannel Heaston: King Artaxerxes' Wife Madelyn Heaston: Shallum, Elizabeth Russ Stewart: Captain Gersheb, Geshem Joshua Taylor: Hanun, Shemaiah, Sanballat, Trumpeteer, Messenger Mr Harris: Shallun Renee Harris: Shallun's Wife Simeon Harris: Simeon Dan Tomandl: Ezra, Tobiah Special Thanks to Ryan Amon of City of Fallen for his use of tracks from his Divinus Album on this podcast special.

Join us for a special listener supported audio drama on Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem. Credits: John Gillis: Nehemiah Brett Heaston: Haniah, King Artaxerxes Jannel Heaston: King Artaxerxes' Wife Madelyn Heaston: Shallum, Elizabeth Russ Stewart: Captain Gersheb, Geshem Joshua Taylor: Hanun, Shemaiah, Sanballat, Trumpeteer, Messenger Mr Harris: Shallun Renee Harris: Shallun's Wife Simeon Harris: Simeon Dan Tomandl: Ezra, Tobiah Special Thanks to Ryan Amon of City of Fallen for his use of tracks from his Divinus Album on this podcast special.

Join us for a special listener supported audio drama on Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem. Credits: John Gillis: Nehemiah Brett Heaston: Haniah, King Artaxerxes Jannel Heaston: King Artaxerxes' Wife Madelyn Heaston: Shallum, Elizabeth Russ Stewart: Captain Gersheb, Geshem Joshua Taylor: Hanun, Shemaiah, Sanballat, Trumpeteer, Messenger Mr Harris: Shallun Renee Harris: Shallun's Wife Simeon Harris: Simeon Dan Tomandl: Ezra, Tobiah Special Thanks to Ryan Amon of City of Fallen for his use of tracks from his Divinus Album on this podcast special.

Join us for a special listener supported audio drama on Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem. Credits: John Gillis: Nehemiah Brett Heaston: Haniah, King Artaxerxes Jannel Heaston: King Artaxerxes' Wife Madelyn Heaston: Shallum, Elizabeth Russ Stewart: Captain Gersheb, Geshem Joshua Taylor: Hanun, Shemaiah, Sanballat, Trumpeteer, Messenger Mr Harris: Shallun Renee Harris: Shallun's Wife Simeon Harris: Simeon Dan Tomandl: Ezra, Tobiah Special Thanks to Ryan Amon of City of Fallen for his use of tracks from his Divinus Album on this podcast special.

The work on the wall continues. Despite opposition and death threats on every side, Nehemiah pressed toward his great engineering work and completion. Remember me with favor, oh God. Nehemiah 4-12 John 14:12 www.messagetokings.com

When the cupbearer to King Artaxerxes learns that his homeland has lost its autonomy and it is being overlorded by local kingdoms, he mourns for his nation and intercedes for his people. The result is Nehemiah's commissioned journey to Jerusalem and his assignment to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. In this episode, we cover Nehemiah's assignment and the concept of city walls to us today. Nehemiah 1-3 Proverbs 4:23 Matthew 5:8 2 Timothy 1:6 www.messagetokings.com

The Priest Ezra led another thousand Jews back to Israel from Babylon. In addition, he carried millions in treasure unarmed across the wilderness. In this episode, we cover the priest Ezra, his journey and his public repentance for the sin of Israel. Ezra 7-10 www.messagetokings.com

In the second part of his life, the prophet Zechariah had profound visions and encounters regarding the Messiah. In this episode, we discuss prophecy and his profound revelations. Zechariah 9-14 www.messagetokings.com

In mid-January, we plan to have an audio drama on the story of Nehemiah and the wall. If anyone is interesting in participating in an audio drama, we discuss the details on this program. www.messagetokings.com

Esther runs to the throne of King Xerxes to petition for her people. She receives not only her heart's cry, but favorable justice and favor and blessing and honor. In the episode, we conclude the story of Esther and parallel her petition with other Bible heroes. Esther 5-10 www.messagetokings.com

After the Persian Wars, Xerxes returned to Susa. Soonafter, he divorces his wife and he issues a decree to find a new wife. The result was Esther, a Jew, becoming Queen of Persia. Unaware of her heritage, Haman, the Grande Vizer, devises a plan to conduct a genocide of the Jewish people. Esther conducts a fast and prepares to confront the king. Ester 1-4 www.messagetokings.com

While Israel was being rebuilt as a nation, the second phase of the Persian Wars continues. In this episode, we cover the battles of Salamis and Plataea. www.messagetokings.com

King Xerxes of Persia starts the second round of the Persian Wars. King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans conduct a last stand at Thermopylae. In this episode, we cover one of Ancient History's most famous battles and discuss historical parallels and principals of spiritual warfare. Ephesians 6:10-17 Psalms 91:7 Psalms 23:4-5 Romans 8:35-39 www.messagetokings.com

Near the end of the reign of Darius of Persia, he commands one of his armies to invade Greece. Darius landed one of his armies at the Bay of Marathon and the Athenians marched out to confront them. The result was the battle of Marathon, an embarrassment to the Persians and the beginning of a generation of hostilities between the Persians and the Greek city-states. Guest Messenger: Joshua Taylor www.messagetokings.com