The Conflict of the Ages Story, Vol. 2. Prophets and Kings—Illustrated

Book excerpt: The Prolonged Struggle of Supernatural Forces for Creation’s Loyalty as Revealed In— Vol. II.— King Solomon Until the Promised Deliverer —Prophets and Kings Heritage Edition—Some 248 Century-Old Illustrations, 472 pages This volume covers the last half of the Old Testament, from the ascension of Solomon to the throne of Israel to the prophesying of Malachi. It points out the great moral lessons to be learned from Israel’s triumphs, defeats, backslidings, captivity, and reformation, showing God’s mercy toward an obdurate people, and making these lessons of practical help to souls in times of testing. It abounds in great character studies, and above them all rises in glory supernal the coming King, the Lamb of God. CONTENTS Introduction-The Vineyard of the Lord SECTION I. — FROM STRENGTH TO WEAKNESS 1. Solomon 2. The Temple and Its Dedication 3. Pride of Prosperity 4. Results of Transgression 5. Solomon’s Repentance 6. The Rending of the Kingdom 7. Jeroboam 8. National Apostasy SECTION II. — PROPHETS OF THE NORTHERN KINGDOM 9. Elijah the Tishbite 10. The Voice of Stern Rebuke 11. Carmel 12. From Jezreel to Horeb 13. “What Doest Thou Here?” 14. “In the Spirit and Power of Elias” 15. Jehoshaphat 16. The Fall of the House of Ahab 17. The Call of Elisha 18. The Healing of the Waters 19. A Prophet of Peace 20. Naaman 21. Elisha’s Closing Ministry 22. “Nineveh, That Great City” 23. The Assyrian Captivity 24. “Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge” SECTION III. — A PREACHER OF RIGHTEOUSNESS 25. The Call of Isaiah 26. “Behold Your God!” 27. Ahaz 28. Hezekiah 29. The Ambassadors From Babylon 30. Deliverance From Assyria 31. Hope for the Heathen SECTION IV. — NATIONAL RETRIBUTION 32. Manasseh and Josiah 33. The Book of the Law 34. Jeremiah . 35. Approaching Doom 36. The Last King of Judah 37. Carried Captive Into Babylon 38. Light Through Darkness SECTION V. — IN THE LANDS OF THE HEATHEN 39. In the Court of Babylon 40. Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream 41. The Fiery Furnace 42. True Greatness 43. The Unseen Watcher 44. In the Lions’ Den SECTION VI. — AFTER THE EXILE 45. The Return of the Exiles 46. “The Prophets of God Helping Them” 47. Joshua and the Angel 48. “Not by Might, nor by Power” 49. In the Days of Queen Esther 50. Ezra, the Priest and Scribe 51. A Spiritual Revival 52. A Man of Opportunity . 53. The Builders on the Wall 54. A Rebuke Against Extortion 55. Heathen Plots 56. Instructed in the Law of God 57. Reformation SECTION VII. — LIGHT AT EVENTIDE 58. The Coming of a Deliverer 59. “The House of Israel” 60. Visions of Future Glory The Companion Volumes are: Vol. I.— Adam and Eve Through King David’s Reign — Patriarchs and Prophets Vol. III.—The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ — The Desire of Ages Vol. IV.—The Times and Ministry of the Apostles — The Acts of the Apostles Vol. V.—The Christian Era Until Victory is Unanimously Achieved — The Great Controversy * Supernatural Revelations Explaining Past, Present, & Future *— TRANSFORMING TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION —