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BIBLE TEXT: 2 KINGS 11:1-12:2 2 Kings 11:1-21

[1]And when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal.

[2]But Jehosheba, the daughter of king Joram, sister of Ahaziah, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king’s sons which were slain; and they hid him, even him and his nurse, in the bedchamber from Athaliah, so that he was not slain.

[3]And he was with her hid in the house of the LORD six years. And Athaliah did reign over the land.

[4]And the seventh year Jehoiada sent and fetched the rulers over hundreds, with the captains and the guard, and brought them to him into the house of the LORD, and made a covenant with them, and took an oath of them in the house of the LORD, and shewed them the king’s son.

[5]And he commanded them, saying, This is the thing that ye shall do; A third part of you that enter in on the sabbath shall even be keepers of the watch of the king’s house;

[6]And a third part shall be at the gate of Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, that it be not broken down.

[7]And two parts of all you that go forth on the sabbath, even they shall keep the watch of the house of the LORD about the king.

[8]And ye shall compass the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand: and he that cometh within the ranges, let him be slain: and be ye with the king as he goeth out and as he cometh in.

[9]And the captains over the hundreds did according to all things that Jehoiada the priest commanded: and they took every man his men that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that should go out on the sabbath, and came to Jehoiada the priest.

[10]And to the captains over hundreds did the priest give king David’s spears and shields, that were in the temple of the LORD.

[11]And the guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, round about the king, from the right corner of the temple to the left corner of the temple, along by the altar and the temple.

[12]And he brought forth the king’s son, and put the crown upon him, and gave him the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king.

[13]And when Athaliah heard the noise of the guard and of the people, she came to the people into the temple of the LORD.

[14]And when she looked, behold, the king stood by a pillar, as the manner was, and the princes and the trumpeters by the king, and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew with trumpets: and Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried, Treason, Treason.

[15]But Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains of the hundreds, the officers of the host, and said unto them, Have her forth without the ranges: and him that followeth her kill with the sword. For the priest had said, Let her not be slain in the house of the LORD.

[16]And they laid hands on her; and she went by the way by the which the horses came into the king’s house: and there was she slain.

[17]And Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people, that they should be the LORD’S people; between the king also and the people.

[18]And all the people of the land went into the house of Baal, and brake it down; his altars and his images brake they in pieces thoroughly, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest appointed officers over the house of the LORD.

[19]And he took the rulers over hundreds, and the captains, and the guard, and all the people of the land; and they brought down the king from the house of the LORD, and came by the way of the gate of the guard to the king’s house. And he sat on the throne of the kings.

[20]And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was in quiet: and they slew Athaliah with the sword beside the king’s house.

[21]Seven years old was Jehoash when he began to reign.

2 Kings 12:1-2

[1]In the seventh year of Jehu Jehoash began to reign; and forty years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Zibiah of Beersheba.

[2]And Jehoash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.

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LESSON AIM: A teachable attitude will make you wise.

CHILD RELATED TRUTH: Listen and obey your spiritual parents

INTRODUCTION: Spiritual parents are those that leads you to Christ, they are your Pastors, Teachers in church, schools if they are christians, and Godly elders that gives you spiritual guide, they are very important in your life because they labour over your life and destiny. Some Bible examples are:

Moses and Joshua, Prophet Eli and Samuel, Prophet Elijah and Elisha, Jesus Christ and His disciples, Paul and Timothy. All of these people gave spiritual blessings to their spiritual children because they follow, listen and obey them as they show them the way of the Lord ( Spiritual parents are leaders, disciplers and mentors to receive their blessings you must submit to them, obey them and love them.)

Do you have spiritual parent? do you follow and obey them?

PROGRESSION OF EVENTS

A. Joash was rescued from death as Athaliah ruthlessly killed her grandsons so she could inherit the throne. (Joash had a friend who cared so much for him that she saved his life. Did you know that there is someone who cares so much for you that He sent His Son to earth so that your life could be saved from the punishment of sin? Yes God loves you enough to send His perfect Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, to die on a cross for you. He suffered a painful death, freely gave His blood so He could pay the penalty for your sins and mine.

B. Joash was hidden for six years in the house of the Lord

C. Jehoiada planned to overthrow wicked Queen Athaliah.

D. God used Jehoiada to overthrow wicked queen.

E. Joash was presented to the people as the new king.

Can you imagine being made a leader over a whole nation when you are only seven years old? Imagine all the fear and pressure that Joash must have felt. How could he ever know what decisions to make and how to lead so many people?

You too, will face times of fear of pressure even as a child when given responsibilities or assignment to carry out. To have adults in your life who loves the Lord Jesus is a great gift from God. They can protect you from making wrong decisions, instruct and train you in the godly way and how to live a life pleasing to God. In order for others to help you, you must be teachable-carefully listening to their advice and rules. As a Christian child teachable attitude will make you wise.

F. Wicked Queen Athaliah was removed from power.

G. Jehoiada taught Joash to lead his nation to be faithful to God. The purpose of Jehoiada’s training was to help Joash do what was right. God will bring parents, teachers, pastors, Sunday school teachers or Christians into your life to teach you. When those who the Lord Jesus give you advice or tell you what to do listen and obey them. They are sent to make you wiser and be a blessing to your life so you can be great and fulfill God’s purpose in life.

H Joash made the decision to listen and respond correctly to Jehoiada’s training

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CONCLUSION: As long as Joash listened to Jehoiada, he was greatly blessed by God.

CHALLENGE: Joash needed guidance and training as he grew up, and so do you. Proverbs 1:5 tells you to listen to wise instruction and you will gain wisdom. God wants to bless greatly through your spiritual parents.

INVITATION: What kind of a person are you going to become you when you are older? Will you go your own way and make

mistakes or you will listen to a godly adult God has promised for you? John 3:15 “Believe in Jesus as your Lord and Saviour now”

DAILY DEVOTIONAL:

SUNDAY – GENESIS 42:36-38

MONDAY – GENESIS 43:1-6

TUESDAY – GENESIS 43:7-12

WEDNESDAY – GENESIS 43:13-19

THURSDAY – GENESIS 43:20-25

FRIDAY – GENESIS 43:26-30

SATURDAY – GENESIS 43:31-34

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