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#205 | Rehoboam and the Redemptive Wrath of God
In this episode, we explore the often-misunderstood theme of God’s wrath by diving into the story of Rehoboam in 2 Chronicles 12:1–12. After three years of faithfulness, King Rehoboam and the people of Judah drift into two years of unfaithfulness—and only then is God's wrath mentioned. This delay is key: it shows that God is slow to anger, not quick-tempered or impulsive.
When God “forsakes” Rehoboam and hands Jerusalem over to Shishak, king of Egypt, it's not blind rage or divine retaliation—it’s a purposeful act designed to teach Judah what it's like to serve the kingdoms and gods of the…
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