From Splendor to Shadow audio book

From Splendor to Shadow. As part of the Conflict of the Ages series, Prophets and Kings stands out in its narration of both the ups and downs of God's people. From Israel's greatness under Solomon's reign, to her downfall during the Babylonian captivity, and the subsequent history up to the time of Christ, God always had His faithful few who stood for truth in every circumstance. From Splendor to Shadow is a condensed version of these fascinating experiences, and details the lives of so many godly men and women who have gone before us.

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From Splendor to Shadow
Why You Should Read This Book
The Glorious Destiny Israel Might Have Had
Chapter 1—Solomon's Spectacular Beginning
Solomon's Dream From God
How to Succeed as a Leader
Solomon's Brilliant Success
Chapter 2—Solomon's Magnificent Temple
The Surpassing Beauty of the Temple
God's Glory Fills the Temple at Its Dedication
Solomon's Prayer
The Lord Warns the King Against Backsliding
Israel's Greatest Glory
Chapter 3—Prosperity and Pride Bring Disaster
The Warning and Solomon's First Wrong Step
Wealth and Fame Bring a Curse
Attractive Women Prove a Snare
None of Us Is Wiser Than Solomon
Chapter 4—How Solomon Missed His Chance
Steps That Led to Apostasy
Visit of the Queen of Sheba
Another Gross Perversion of God's Plan
Christ and Solomon Contrasted
Chapter 5—Solomon's Deep Repentance
A Prophetic Warning Arouses Solomon
Solomon Acknowledges His Sin
Counsel to Youths
Only Obedience Keeps From Apostasy
The Effects of Solomon's Apostasy
Chapter 6—Rehoboam's Arrogance: The Rending of the Kingdom
The Mistake That Could Never Be Undone
Rehoboam Fails
The Aftereffects of Rehoboam's Apostasy
Chapter 7—Jeroboam Leads Israel Back to Idol Worship
The King's Defiance Rebuked
How a Prophet Was Tricked Into Disobeying
God's Judgment on Jeroboam
Chapter 8—National Apostasy Brings National Ruin
King Asa's Good Rule
A Signal Victory Gained by Trusting God
Ahab's Wicked Reign Begins
Chapter 9—Elijah Confronts King Ahab
Priests of Baal Keep the People Deceived
Drought and Famine for Two Years
Chapter 10—The Voice of Stern Rebuke
Hospitality Rewarded
Three Years of Drought
The People Are Finally Ready for Reformation
Brave Prophet, Guilty King
Need of Reform Today
Chapter 11—God Vindicated on Mount Carmel
No One Has the Courage to Stand With Elijah
The Prophets of Baal Give Up
Fire From Heaven Answers Elijah's Simple Prayer
The Priests of Baal Unrepentant
Chapter 12—The Prophet Loses Faith, and Panics
Jezebel Threatens Elijah's Life
Elijah's Lack of Faith
Elijah's Utter Despondency
Chapter 13—“What Doest Thou Here?”
Many Today Have Not Bowed to Baal
In Times of Weakness, Trust in God
Chapter 14—God's Call to Modern Apostates
How Christ Upheld the Sabbath
Elijah Is Needed Today!
The Test That Will Come to All
Chapter 15—Jehoshaphat, the King Who Believed God
Jehoshaphat Makes a Mistake
Armies That Threaten to Destroy Judah
A Battle Won by a Choir Singing
Chapter 16—The Fall of the House of Ahab
Ahaziah Follows the Ways of His Father and Mother
Modern Satanic Forms of Worship
Jehu Takes the Kingship
Chapter 17—Elisha Called to Succeed Elijah
A Young Man Who Rejected Christ's Call to Service
The Great Results of Elijah's Work
Many Will Be Translated Without Tasting Death
Chapter 18—The Healing of the Waters
The Lord Still Heals the Bitter Springs
Chapter 19—Elisha, Gentle Prophet of Peace
A Family's Hospitality Is Rewarded
The Poisoned Pottage Made Edible
Chapter 20—Captain Naaman Healed of Leprosy
A Captive Girl Encourages Naaman to Seek Healing
Elisha's Servant Has the Spirit of Judas
Chapter 21—Elisha's Closing Ministry
God Honors Elisha's Prophecy
Elisha's Message Reached the Honest in Heart
Talk Courage and Hope
Elisha's Last Days
Elisha Faithful to the End
Chapter 22—Jonah, the Prophet Who Ran Away
Jonah Cast Overboard
Jonah's Day, and Ours
Chapter 23—The Decline and Fall of Israel
Hosea's Gracious Appeals
Judgments Stayed for a Season
Swiftly the End Came
Chapter 24—A Nation “Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge”
Israel, “Wanderers Among the Nations”
Chapter 25—Prophet With a Message of Hope
Isaiah Sent When God's Purposes Seemed to Be Failing
Final Success Assured
Chapter 26—Isaiah's Message: “Behold Your God!”
The Gospel to All the World
God Will Accept Unworthy Sinners
The Lord Will Receive You
Chapter 27—Ahaz Almost Ruins the Kingdom
Great Peril for the Chosen Nation
Chapter 28—King Hezekiah Repairs the Damage
Celebrating the Passover
The Reformation Spreads
Chapter 29—Visitors From Babylon See the Wrong Things
Hezekiah's Tragic Pride
Our Words Can Help Others
Chapter 30—An Angel Slays the Assyrian Army
Faith Inspires Faith
Judah's Leaders Pray With Contrition
The Taunts of the Enemy
The Lord Responds to Judah's Pleadings
Isaiah's Message Concerning Sennacherib
Deliverance Comes
Lessons From the Proud Assyrian Empire
Chapter 31—Isaiah's “Good News” for All the Nations
The Captivity Brought “Good News” to Many
The Church Takes the “Good News” to the World
Chapter 32—Manasseh and Josiah: The Worst and the Best
Josiah Resolves to Be True to His Trust
Habakkuk Bows in Submission to the Lord
Faith Will Sustain God's People Today
Chapter 33—The Long-lost Law Book Discovered
Young Josiah Does All He Can Do
The King Consults the Lord's Prophetess
Three-Hundred-Year-Old Prophecy Fulfilled
Chapter 34—Jeremiah, the Man Who Felt God's Anguish
A True Prophet Always “Builds”
God's Marvelous Loving-Kindness
Jeremiah's Courage Saves His Life
Jeremiah's Peaceful, Shrinking Disposition
Chapter 35—Judah's Amazing Stubbornness
The Faithful Youth Were Encouraged
The Perversity of King Jehoiakim
How God Tries to Save Us
Jeremiah's Second Book
Chapter 36—Zedekiah, Judah's Last King
Why Submission Was So Important
Jeremiah Opposed by Arrogant False Prophets
Ezekiel Shown Abominations in the Temple
Chapter 37—Zedekiah Fails His Last Chance
A Vacillating King's Secret Rendezvous
An Ethiopian Saves Jeremiah's Life
Zedekiah Has No Moral Stamina
The Babylonians Respect Jeremiah
Chapter 38—Not All Was Lost!
Jeremiah Overwhelmed With Temptation to Doubt
Encouragement When All Seemed Lost
The Church of God Comforted
The New Covenant Will Solve the Problem of Apostasy
Chapter 39—Daniel a Captive in Babylon
Idolatry and Seductive Temptation
Daniel Appeals to Another Authority
The Great Results of True Health Reform
The Secret of Daniel's Success
Chapter 40—Nebuchadnezzar's Dream of World Empires
Daniel's Opportunity Has Come
Daniel's Refreshing Honesty
The King Is Humbled
Why Nations and Empires Fail
Chapter 41—Three Hebrews in the Fiery Furnace
The Golden Image: The Eternal Glory of Babylon
The King Tries to Pressure the Hebrews
God in the Furnace
A Time of Trouble Such as Never Was
Chapter 42—Nebuchadnezzar's Seven Years of Madness
The Attempt to Discover the Meaning
Nebuchadnezzar's Short-lived Repentance
Chapter 43—Belshazzar's Feast: Babylon's Last Night
A Portent of Doom to the King and Guests
Daniel Holds the King's Sin up Before Him
Interpretation of the Writing on the Wall
God's Restraining Hand Removed
Prophecy Fulfilled
A Power Overrides the Affairs of Men
Chapter 44—Daniel in the Lions’ Den
A Vain King's Remorse
Daniel Is Thrown in the Lions’ Den
God Is Able to Deliver
Daniel the Same in Adversity or Prosperity
Chapter 45—Cyrus Sets the Exiles Free
The Time Prophecy Unfolds
Faithful Daniel Identifies Himself With Unfaithful Israel
A Carryover From Israel's Ancient Unbelief
Chapter 46—Bitter Opposition Fails
Why the Samaritans’ Help Was Refused
God's People Must Guard Against Subtle Influences
The Battle Behind the Scenes
God's Work Grinds to a Halt
God Sends a Comforting Message
The Promise of Temporal Prosperity
The Encouraging Visions of Zechariah
Chapter 47—Satan, the Accuser; Christ, the Defender
How Satan Works
Satan Tries to Discourage God's People
The Blotting out of Sins
Chapter 48—The Secret of Success in God's Work
Man's Way Contrasted With God's Way
The True Glory of the Second Temple
Chapter 49—Esther, the Hebrew Girl Who Became Queen
The Death Decree Against God's People
The Great Prayer Meeting
Chapter 50—Ezra, the King's Trusted Friend
Ezra Studies to Show Himself Approved
Ezra Becomes a Mouthpiece for the Lord
The Third Decree Makes Complete Provision
God's Providence Manifest in Artaxerxes’ Decree
Only the Trustworthy Are Chosen
Chapter 51—Ezra Sparks a Spiritual Revival
The Beginning of Reformation
The Cause of Corruption: Setting Aside God's Law
We Are Entering the Last Battle of the Controversy
Chapter 52—Nehemiah, Man of Prayer and Action
Nehemiah Waits for God's Opportunity
God Gave Nehemiah Courage
Chapter 53—Nehemiah Accomplishes the “Impossible”
How Nehemiah Won Support
Nehemiah's Example Wins the Day
Building With One Hand, Fighting With the Other
Chapter 54—Nehemiah Bravely Rebukes Selfishness
The Gospel Can Cure Modern Economic Injustice
Chapter 55—Union With the World Hinders God's Cause-
God's Servant Sees Through the Plot
Chapter 56—The Joy of Forgiveness and Healing
Chapter 57—Nehemiah's Painful Work of Reformation
The Leaders Had Favored Wrong
Constant Struggle With Opposing Elements
“Nehemiahs” Today Lead Out in Sabbath Reformation
Chapter 58—Darkness Precedes the Dawn
How the Sanctuary Services Revealed the Saviour
The True Character of the Messiah Revealed
The Important Work: Deliverance From Sin
The Time of Christ's First Coming Specified
Chapter 59—Where Is God's True Israel?
Malachi Reveals the Secret of Prosperity
How the Sanctuary Services Were Perverted
Israel Rejects Her Messiah
A Self Application
The New Israel Which Replaces the Old
Light Will Penetrate the World's Darkness
Chapter 60—Visions of a Glorious Future
Human Pride Will Be Laid Low
The Resurrection From the Dead