This week kicks off a whole new season in our Bible adventure—a time of civil war, crumbling kingdoms, and rapid-fire rulers. The story moves fast, but if you listen closely, you’ll hear a rhythm underneath. It’s a heartbeat.

God’s heartbeat—paired with a pounding question: Do you love me?

As the nation of Israel splits in two, we meet a gallery of leaders whose legacies rise or fall on what they love most. Forget battlefield wins and golden palaces. When it comes to the leadership scorecard, God doesn’t care who impressed the neighbors—He’s asking a deeper question:

What’s going on in your heart?

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