Day 205..."A seven year old king...New truth and old structures."

II Kings continues with violence in the slaughter of seventy sons of Ahab in Samaria. One King of Judah that really stands out is Jehoash. Why? "(He) was seven years old when he began to reign." This era of Israel seems to be all over the map in regard to a king. Even contemplating not having a king again with the saying of... "We will not make anyone king. Do whatever is good in your eyes.” The time of exile was preceeded with inconsistency of leadership. Isaiah references the coming of a Immanuel..."“Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary men, that you weary my God also? Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." This is a beautiful prophecy of hope in a Book which begins with gloom. The parable of the wineskin again illustrates Jesus' truth and teaching is not contained, or limited, to meaningless religious structures. (see day 20 for more detail)