2 Kings 16–25 | Come Follow Me | Faith Insights
Faith Insights with Tyler Griffin | Episode 55 | 55 min
What do you do when you face insurmountable trials and it feels like there is no hope? Discover the patterns of true deliverance outlined in Second Kings 16–25 as we explore the tragic scattering and miraculous survival of ancient Israel and Judah.
Most people read the accounts of the Assyrian and Babylonian captivities as distant history, but these chapters serve as a powerful spiritual handbook for our lives today. In this video, we break down how to apply President Dallin H. Oaks' "Good, Better, Best" principle to scripture study, shifting our focus from historical facts to finding the Savior Jesus Christ in our personal battles.
We explore four defining moments of faith and failure in the Old Testament:
The Trap of the World (King Ahaz): Facing modern-day peer pressure and choosing the arm of flesh or political alliances over trusting the Lord.
The Counterfeit Symbol (King Hezekiah & the Brazen Serpent): How good gospel activities—like family history, temple work, or food storage—can accidentally become objects of worship if they don't point us directly to Jesus Christ.
The Voice of Temptation (Rabshakeh's Taunts): Analyzing the modern "Rabshakehs" on social media and the internet who mimic Lucifer's primordial strategy: planting seeds of doubt, fear, and asking us to give up our spiritual agency.
Altering the Altar (King Josiah): Re-establishing our covenants and changing our daily trajectory after rediscovering the words of the prophets.
We trace these historical intersections straight to the Book of Mormon, mapping the exact timeline when Lehi, Sariah, and Ishmael fled Jerusalem during the first year of King Zedekiah's reign before Nebuchadnezzar left the capital city in ashes.
If you have ever felt overwhelmed by the voices of the world or wondered how to maintain your covenant connection amidst modern opposition, this episode will anchor your faith. Stop fighting your battles alone and learn how walking side-by-side with the Lord guarantees that His promises will never fall to the ground unfulfilled.
Study with us:
Second Kings 16:
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/2-kgs/16
Come Follow Me:
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-old-testament-2026/29?lang=eng
Elder Garrett W. Gong's Series on AI:
https://youtu.be/Ts5Z64A0Vv4?si=--bW2GtnKr_LhGhs
This episode of Faith Insights, hosted by Tyler Griffin, was filmed in Springville, Utah. Faith Insights is produced by Executive Producer Benjamin Griffin, with content editing and review by Kiplin Griffin, and edited by Jarret Griffin. Timestamps by Dino Collins.
Most people read the accounts of the Assyrian and Babylonian captivities as distant history, but these chapters serve as a powerful spiritual handbook for our lives today. In this video, we break down how to apply President Dallin H. Oaks' "Good, Better, Best" principle to scripture study, shifting our focus from historical facts to finding the Savior Jesus Christ in our personal battles.
We explore four defining moments of faith and failure in the Old Testament:
The Trap of the World (King Ahaz): Facing modern-day peer pressure and choosing the arm of flesh or political alliances over trusting the Lord.
The Counterfeit Symbol (King Hezekiah & the Brazen Serpent): How good gospel activities—like family history, temple work, or food storage—can accidentally become objects of worship if they don't point us directly to Jesus Christ.
The Voice of Temptation (Rabshakeh's Taunts): Analyzing the modern "Rabshakehs" on social media and the internet who mimic Lucifer's primordial strategy: planting seeds of doubt, fear, and asking us to give up our spiritual agency.
Altering the Altar (King Josiah): Re-establishing our covenants and changing our daily trajectory after rediscovering the words of the prophets.
We trace these historical intersections straight to the Book of Mormon, mapping the exact timeline when Lehi, Sariah, and Ishmael fled Jerusalem during the first year of King Zedekiah's reign before Nebuchadnezzar left the capital city in ashes.
If you have ever felt overwhelmed by the voices of the world or wondered how to maintain your covenant connection amidst modern opposition, this episode will anchor your faith. Stop fighting your battles alone and learn how walking side-by-side with the Lord guarantees that His promises will never fall to the ground unfulfilled.
Study with us:
Second Kings 16:
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/2-kgs/16
Come Follow Me:
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-old-testament-2026/29?lang=eng
Elder Garrett W. Gong's Series on AI:
https://youtu.be/Ts5Z64A0Vv4?si=--bW2GtnKr_LhGhs
This episode of Faith Insights, hosted by Tyler Griffin, was filmed in Springville, Utah. Faith Insights is produced by Executive Producer Benjamin Griffin, with content editing and review by Kiplin Griffin, and edited by Jarret Griffin. Timestamps by Dino Collins.