1. Joash, Boy King

2. Athaliah Deposed The Bible does not treat her as a queen. – No length of reign given – No characterization of reign given – No history of what occurred during her reign is given. The fact of her reign is acknowledged, but never recognized.

3. Jehoiada’s Restoration Restored Davidic king to throne. (2 Chron. 23:3) Restored the worship of God – Made a covenant between the people and God that they would be His people. (2 Kings 11:17 & 2 Chron. 23:16) – Restored the Temple offices, or officers, as appointed by David (2 Chron. 23:18) – Reinstituted the cleanliness laws (2 Chron. 23:19) – Led the people to destroy the temple of Baal and kill the priest of Baal. (2 Kings 11:18 & 2 Chron. 23:17)

4. Lessons from Joash Stand stedfast in the Lord (Heb. 3:14, 1 Cor. 15:58, 1 Pet. 5:8-9) Evil Companions (1 Cor. 15:33)