Message to Kings - A Biblical History of Man

How Thucydides Saved America The Golden Age of Greece is marked by great innovation. We cover a list of Greek accomplishments and the rise of Athens as the leading power in Greece leading into the Peloponnesian War and its devastating fall. Thucydides is our chief historian of the war and his histories educate future students of history on the lessons of the rise and fall of the first democracy. w...

Without a king, the Levitical priest becomes a target of corruption. Continuing the poor trend in the book of Ezra and Nehemiah, the Levites continue twisting the Law of Moses. Malachi concludes the Old Testament with the promise of John the Baptist and a day of judgment. The Book of Malachi Exodus 20:12 www.messagetokings.com

Join us for a special listener supported audio drama on Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem Aftershow. Credits: John Gillis: Nehemiah Brett Heaston: Haniah, King Artaxerxes Jannel Heaston: King Artaxerxes' Wife Madelyn Heaston: Shallum, Elizabeth Russ Stewart: Captain Gersheb, Geshem Joshua Taylor: Hanun, Shemaiah, Sanballat, Trumpeteer, Messenger Mr Harris: Shallun Renee Harris: Shallun's Wife Si...

Join us for a special listener supported audio drama on Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem. Credits: John Gillis: Nehemiah Brett Heaston: Haniah, King Artaxerxes Jannel Heaston: King Artaxerxes' Wife Madelyn Heaston: Shallum, Elizabeth Russ Stewart: Captain Gersheb, Geshem Joshua Taylor: Hanun, Shemaiah, Sanballat, Trumpeteer, Messenger Mr Harris: Shallun Renee Harris: Shallun's Wife Simeon Harri...

Join us for a special listener supported audio drama on Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem. Credits: John Gillis: Nehemiah Brett Heaston: Haniah, King Artaxerxes Jannel Heaston: King Artaxerxes' Wife Madelyn Heaston: Shallum, Elizabeth Russ Stewart: Captain Gersheb, Geshem Joshua Taylor: Hanun, Shemaiah, Sanballat, Trumpeteer, Messenger Mr Harris: Shallun Renee Harris: Shallun's Wife Simeon Harri...

Join us for a special listener supported audio drama on Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem. Credits: John Gillis: Nehemiah Brett Heaston: Haniah, King Artaxerxes Jannel Heaston: King Artaxerxes' Wife Madelyn Heaston: Shallum, Elizabeth Russ Stewart: Captain Gersheb, Geshem Joshua Taylor: Hanun, Shemaiah, Sanballat, Trumpeteer, Messenger Mr Harris: Shallun Renee Harris: Shallun's Wife Simeon Harri...

The work on the wall continues. Despite opposition and death threats on every side, Nehemiah pressed toward his great engineering work and completion. Remember me with favor, oh God. Nehemiah 4-12 John 14:12 www.messagetokings.com

When the cupbearer to King Artaxerxes learns that his homeland has lost its autonomy and it is being overlorded by local kingdoms, he mourns for his nation and intercedes for his people. The result is Nehemiah's commissioned journey to Jerusalem and his assignment to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. In this episode, we cover Nehemiah's assignment and the concept of city walls to us today. Nehemiah...

The Priest Ezra led another thousand Jews back to Israel from Babylon. In addition, he carried millions in treasure unarmed across the wilderness. In this episode, we cover the priest Ezra, his journey and his public repentance for the sin of Israel. Ezra 7-10 www.messagetokings.com

In the second part of his life, the prophet Zechariah had profound visions and encounters regarding the Messiah. In this episode, we discuss prophecy and his profound revelations. Zechariah 9-14 www.messagetokings.com

Esther runs to the throne of King Xerxes to petition for her people. She receives not only her heart's cry, but favorable justice and favor and blessing and honor. In the episode, we conclude the story of Esther and parallel her petition with other Bible heroes. Esther 5-10 www.messagetokings.com

After the Persian Wars, Xerxes returned to Susa. Soonafter, he divorces his wife and he issues a decree to find a new wife. The result was Esther, a Jew, becoming Queen of Persia. Unaware of her heritage, Haman, the Grande Vizer, devises a plan to conduct a genocide of the Jewish people. Esther conducts a fast and prepares to confront the king. Ester 1-4 www.messagetokings.com

While Israel was being rebuilt as a nation, the second phase of the Persian Wars continues. In this episode, we cover the battles of Salamis and Plataea. www.messagetokings.com

King Xerxes of Persia starts the second round of the Persian Wars. King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans conduct a last stand at Thermopylae. In this episode, we cover one of Ancient History's most famous battles and discuss historical parallels and principals of spiritual warfare. Ephesians 6:10-17 Psalms 91:7 Psalms 23:4-5 Romans 8:35-39 www.messagetokings.com

Near the end of the reign of Darius of Persia, he commands one of his armies to invade Greece. Darius landed one of his armies at the Bay of Marathon and the Athenians marched out to confront them. The result was the battle of Marathon, an embarrassment to the Persians and the beginning of a generation of hostilities between the Persians and the Greek city-states. Guest Messenger: Joshua Taylor ww...

During the same time as the invention of Democracy, the concept of self-governance is spreading throughout Europe. Rome overthrows its king and invents its own form of government with checks and balances. In this episode, we cover the history of Rome until this time period and the invention of the Republic. Guest Messenger: Brant Frost www.messagetokings.com

The Persian Empire and the city states of Greece are about to be involved in an all-out war. This all-out war will leave a very rich historical trail with references even into our modern day. Leading up to this conflict, we discuss the history of Greece, specifically Athens, and the invention of Democracy. Guest Messenger: Brant Frost www.messagetokings.com

During the resettlement, God sent another prophet to Israel. His name is Zechariah and he brings great encouragement, vision and revelation to Israel. In this episode, we cover the early prophecies of Zechariah. Zechariah 1-8 www.messagetokings.com

Six years into the temple project, the Jews faced legal opposition. This legal opposition occurred at the time of the death of Cyrus by Queen Tomyris of the Massagetae. In this episode, we cover the death of Cyrus, the opposition to the building project and the completion of the second temple. Ezra 4-6 www.messagetokings.com

On the day of Cyrus' decree, the nation of Israel was reborn. Beginning with the resettlement of the nation by over forty-thousand, Ezra recounts their story with the voice of prophets dispersed all along the length of the resettlement time period. The first of the prophets was Haggai and his message starts with the rebuilding of the temple as a highest priority. Ezra 1-3 The Book of Haggai www.me...

At the end of Daniel's life, he had an extensive vision and encounter and prophecy of the inter-testament time period and a parallel of the end of the age. Daniel 10-12 www.messagetokings.com

After seventy years of exile, Daniel recognized the prophetic time he lived in. Praying God's promises and repenting for the sins of his people, Daniel demonstrates what national intercession and standing in the gap looks like. Daniel 9 Jeremiah 25:9-14 2 Chronicles 36:22–23 www.messagetokings.com

King Darius had in mind to appoint Daniel as the chief administrator of the Persian Empire. The other administrators and satraps were jealous of Daniel. Tricking King Darius, the administrators and satraps got him to agree to a law to have anyone who worshipped anyone besides the king to be put to death. In this episode, we cover what happens when Daniel refuses to worship anyone but God. Daniel 6...

Five years after the capture of Lydia, Cyrus invades Babylon. He is stopped by its enormous city walls. As documented by Herodotus, Cyrus makes a bold move diverting the Euphrates River. During the attack, Daniel documents the events surrounding the King of Babylon's feast and the writing on the wall. Daniel 5 Isaiah 47 Isaiah 44:27 www.messagetokings.com

In the location of modern Western Turkey, the Kingdom of Lydia bordered the Empire of Persia. Its ruler was Croesus and he was world renown for his wealthy and happiness. In this episode, we see what worldly wealth and happiness does in the hands of a man submitted to idols and their prophecies. Proverbs 16:18 www.messagetokings.com