What are "high places" and why would a king that did everything else right leave them intact, if God specifically asked for them to be destroyed? Also, what are YOUR "high places"? Asa gets things back on track in a similar fashion to his great-great-grandfather, David...well, except the high places.What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know!Connect with us online!www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadlyInstagram: @scripturereadbadlyTwitter: @scripturereadbscripturereadbadly@gmail.comIf you liked what you heard, please leave a rating and a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

135: Why Would A Good King Leave the High Places Intact? (2 Chronicles 14-15)

Rehoboam's son Abijah (Abijam) takes over Judah and does all the terrible things his father did, but in a much shorter period of time (including having 38 kids in 3 years?!). Somehow, his defiant claim to the lineage of David is enough for God to deliver Jerry's forces into his hands when the odds were stacked against him. How? Your guess is as good as mine!What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know!Connect with us online!www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadlyInstagram: @scripturereadbadlyTwitter: @scripturereadbscripturereadbadly@gmail.comIf you liked what you heard, please leave a rating and a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

134: A Wicked King Wins a Righteous Battle (1 Kings 15, 2 Chronicles 13)

King Jeroboam's son is in trouble! Jerry sends his wife in a disguise (presumably a moustache-glasses combo) to go to the prophet Ahijah down in Shiloh and hear his premonitions about the boy's fate. What she meets, however, is an ominous prophecy about the future of the king's family... What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know!Connect with us online!www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadlyInstagram: @scripturereadbadlyTwitter: @scripturereadbscripturereadbadly@gmail.comIf you liked what you heard, please leave a rating and a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

133: You Can't Fool a Blind Prophet! (1 Kings 14)

After the Kingdom of Israel is divided, Jerry and Reho lead the Jewish people astray at various speeds. In both cases, there were warnings and chances for repentance. Unfortunately, neither really followed through. In this episode, we look at how quickly things fell apart under the reign of Solomon's successor. (Spoiler: it was way too fast!)What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know!Connect with us online!www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadlyInstagram: @scripturereadbadlyTwitter: @scripturereadbscripturereadbadly@gmail.comIf you liked what you heard, please leave a rating and a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

132: Judah Overtaken! (2 Chronicles 11-12)

After the Kingdom of Israel is torn apart and the northern tribes embrace paganism, a prophet is sent on a mission with very specific instructions, instructions that another prophet causes him to violate by lying about receiving his own word from God. This disobedience leads to tragedy, but was it fair?What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know!Connect with us online!www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadlyInstagram: @scripturereadbadlyTwitter: @scripturereadbscripturereadbadly@gmail.comIf you liked what you heard, please leave a rating and a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

131: A Prophet's Lies (1 Kings 13)

Solomon's son Rehoboam does a bang-up job of succeeding him as the king of Israel, and immediately has 10 tribes break away and follow Jeroboam, fulfilling the prophecy of the torn cloak. But was reconciliation possible? How could Rehoboam have avoided this situation? Tune in to find out!What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know!Connect with us online!www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadlyInstagram: @scripturereadbadlyTwitter: @scripturereadbscripturereadbadly@gmail.comIf you liked what you heard, please leave a rating and a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

130: A Kingdom Divided! (1 Kings 12)

Well here we are... Another week, another episode, another couple of people talking about a Bible passage. It all feels a bit old hat, doesn't it? It's been done before, and better. Whatever. Listen if you want. It doesn't matter anyway...OR DOES IT?!What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know!Connect with us online!www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadlyInstagram: @scripturereadbadlyTwitter: @scripturereadbscripturereadbadly@gmail.comAlso, feel free to leave a rating and review on iTunes!

129: Everything is Meaningless! (Ecclesiastes, with Carys Lunn)

Solomon's heart was led astray, it is said, by the influence of his 700 wives and 300 concubines. He started his reign well, building the temple in Jerusalem and dedicating his life to Yahweh, but somewhere along the way he completely lost the plot and started accommodating the beliefs of his 1000 women. In this episode, Carys and Ryan discuss how Solomon's reign may have been more like Saul's than David's after all.What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know!Connect with us online!www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadlyInstagram: @scripturereadbadlyTwitter: @scripturereadbscripturereadbadly@gmail.comAlso, feel free to leave a rating and review on iTunes!

128: Solomon's 700 Wives (1 Kings 11, with Carys Lunn)

Fiona returns for this examination of the latter part of Proverbs 31-- the "ideal" depiction of a woman of excellent character. We go verse by verse, having a laugh, discussing unhealthy standards, the role of a woman in the home and what the heck we can actually do with this interesting acrostic poem.What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know!Connect with me online!www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadlyInstagram: @scripturereadbadlyTwitter: @scripturereadbscripturereadbadly@gmail.comAlso, feel free to leave a rating and review on iTunes!

127: The Proverbs 31 Woman (with Ryan's wife Fiona)

Jeremy co-hosted Scripture Read Badly from the beginning, along a winding road that dealt with audio issues, Skype delay, conflicting theology and too many good times to count. This is a quick message from him to everyone who has followed this podcast since the start, explaining why he needed to step back.We wish him well and couldn't be happier with everything he has done for SRB throughout the years.Thanks, Jeremy!

Jeremy Says Farewell

According to tradition, King Solomon spoke, wrote and curated the majority of the Book of Proverbs, but how? Did these things come to him as he judged disputes? In a fever dream? In his personal journal? Did he plagiarise other wise sayings? How are we intended to interpret these proverbs? Ryan and Carys have a discussion about all things Proverbs, as well as some current events and the Kingdom Minds podcast.What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know!Connect with me online!www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadlyInstagram: @scripturereadbadlyTwitter: @scripturereadbscripturereadbadly@gmail.comKingdom Minds on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kingdom-Minds-Podcast-108578130748310/Also, feel free to leave a rating and review on iTunes!

126: Proverbs (with Carys Lunn)

After hearing of King Solomon's great wisdom, a queen from the south makes the trek to see if he really is as wise as they say. And guess what? He is. So she gives him a bunch of gold, precious stones and spices. What kind of spices? Tune in to find out (maybe).What do you think? Did I miss anything? Let me know!Connect with me online!www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadlyInstagram: @scripturereadbadlyTwitter: @scripturereadbscripturereadbadly@gmail.comAlso, feel free to leave a rating and review on iTunes!

125: The Spicy Queen of Sheba (1 Kings 10)

After a quick wrap-up of last week's temple dedication, Ryan is joined by his wife Fiona (the first SRB guest) to have an in-depth discussion about the Bible's raciest book: Song of Songs/Solomon. Is it an allegory? Is it about King Solomon at all? When was it written? Do Americans and Australians pronounce "pomegranate" differently? All these questions and more will be addressed in this saucy episode.What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let me know!Connect with me online!www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadlyInstagram: @scripturereadbadlyTwitter: @scripturereadbscripturereadbadly@gmail.comAlso, feel free to leave a rating and review on iTunes!

124: Solomon's Song of Songs (with Ryan's Wife Fiona)

After a false-start with David, God's instructions to build a temple in Jerusalem are finally followed up in a massive undertaking which lasts seven years. Solomon also decides a case between two quarrelling prostitutes in an unorthodox manner (involving a pretty grim bluff).What do you think? Did I miss anything? Let me know!Connect with me online!www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadlyInstagram: @scripturereadbadlyTwitter: @scripturereadbscripturereadbadly@gmail.comAlso, feel free to leave a rating and review on iTunes!

123: The Temple is Built! (1 Kings 4-7, 2 Chronicles 5)

We're back in the swing of things this week, with Ryan going through the interesting events that established Solomon on the throne (mainly assassinations), as well as Solomon's crowning moment (pun intended) of asking God for wisdom while in a spiritual dream in the Tent of Meeting.What do you think? Did I miss anything? Let me know!Connect with me online!www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadlyInstagram: @scripturereadbadlyTwitter: @scripturereadbscripturereadbadly@gmail.comAlso, feel free to leave a rating and review on iTunes!

122: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (1 Kings 1-2, 2 Chronicles 1)

New season, new era. In this, the first episode of 2020, Ryan takes on the show with a fresh perspective and a fresh attitude. We begin by discussing the latest changes to the podcast, as well as what we are to expect in the next chunk of biblical literature.Connect with me online!www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadlyInstagram: @scripturereadbadlyTwitter: @scripturereadbscripturereadbadly@gmail.comAlso, feel free to leave a rating and review on iTunes!

121: The Beginning of Wisdom (Literature)

We finally conclude reading through the life of King David and discuss whether or not he finished well. Overall, was his life a net positive? If he had gone about the whole Absalom thing better, would Israel ever have split?What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know!Connect with us online!www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadlyInstagram: @scripturereadbadlyTwitter: @scripturereadbscripturereadbadly@gmail.comAlso, feel free to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!

120: The End of David's Reign (2 Samuel 20-24, 1 Chronicles 22-29)

After all the turmoil caused by David's son Absalom, Israel is finally able to reunite under the rule of the rightful king. In this episode, we cover: how Joab brought about the brutal murder of Absalom, how David returned to Jerusalem and reclaimed the throne, and how the nation's division during this saga laid an unstable foundation for Israel moving forward.What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know!Connect with us online!www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadlyInstagram: @scripturereadbadlyTwitter: @scripturereadbscripturereadbadly@gmail.comAlso, feel free to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!

119: Absalom's Bitter Demise (2 Samuel 18-19)

Absalom's advisors, one loyal to David and the other one an uppity type, give him advice about how to take on David. He follows the counsel of one and the other takes their own life out of shame. Crazy!What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know!Connect with us online!www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadlyInstagram: @scripturereadbadlyTwitter: @scripturereadbscripturereadbadly@gmail.comAlso, feel free to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!

118: Absalom Advised to Take on King David (2 Samuel 17)

We follow David as he runs from his son Absalom, but his journey doesn't go very smoothly. A crazed old man hurls insults and rocks his direction and he takes both on the chin, stating that maybe God wanted him to endure this persecution. But what was his attitude- one of self-pity (like Eeyore), or one of steadfastness (like the Apostle Paul)?What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know!Connect with us online!www.facebook.com/scripturereadbadlyInstagram: @scripturereadbadlyTwitter: @scripturereadbscripturereadbadly@gmail.comAlso, feel free to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!

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