{"product_id":"how-to-lose-a-kingdom-in-400-years-a-guide-to-1-2-kings-9781941972083","title":"How to Lose a Kingdom in 400 Years: A Guide to 1-2 Kings","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 970 B.C., Solomon ben David ascended his father's throne. During his reign, Israel became the envy of the nations. Unsurpassed in riches, power, and prestige, Solomon embodied the pinnacle of God's blessing on his people. In 586 B.C., Israel's capital collapsed before Nebuchadnezzar, and the nation was exiled in disgrace far away to Babylon. This is the story of \u003cem\u003eHow to Lose a Kingdom in 400 Years\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Throughout the political turmoil of 1-2 Kings, God's prophets brought messages of hope, warning, and judgment. For the most part, those messages went unheeded, and a once-glorious nation was ruined. But the mistakes of long-dead kings, not to mention the messages of heroic men of God, offer wisdom to spiritual Israel today.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In a world where political power, cultural relevance, and self-sufficiency seduce the church at every turn, 1-2 Kings reverberates with the warning that nothing is more important than submission to the King of kings. Obedience brings life and abundant blessing... rebellion only breeds death, destruction, and suffering.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This is the story of \u003cem\u003eHow to Lose a Kingdom in 400 Years\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhitworth, Michael:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Michael Whitworth is the owner of Start2Finish. He is the author of several works, including two award-winning books, The Epic of God and The Derision of Heaven. He considers M\u0026amp;Ms his brain food is fond of large Mason jars. He's a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Alabama Crimson Tide. In his spare time, Michael loves reading, drinking coffee, watching sports, and spending time with his family and furry golden retriever.","brand":"Start2finish Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50365912187154,"sku":"9781941972083","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a3884006-12dd-4c5b-92d1-bf99928a26cf.jpg?v=1728466823","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/how-to-lose-a-kingdom-in-400-years-a-guide-to-1-2-kings-9781941972083","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}