Justice, Mercy & Protection

The stories of the kings of Israel and Judah show how God brings justice to bear on those who reject him, while showing mercy to those who repent and turn back to him. They also show God's protection of his people in caring for them and providing for them in the face of evil and injustice. Passages in this episode: 1 Kings 21-22, 2 Chronicles 18, Psalm 129, Matthew 2